The list below are the books we will be discussing every month between Mau - August. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 2 pm. May 20 The Postscripts Murders by Elly Griffiths June 17 This is Not a Game by Kelly Mullen July 15 The Grave...
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 9:30 am. Age 6 months to 2 years. Books, lap bounces, songs, rhymes and more are what you’ll find at this storytime geared to 6 months- 2 years!
This month we are reading The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis by Maria Smilios Copies of this title can be found at the Kirkwood Public Library. Check if one is available by calling 314-821-5770 and selecting option 3 or emailing mel@kplmo.org! In the quest to transform...
Get your game on at KPL! On this game day, we will be doing Jigsaw Puzzle Races. This is an adult event and registration is not required.
Join us for a sipping trip to the 1920’s as we explore life in Kirkwood during Prohibition. With alcohol restricted, mobsters and speakeasies became part of everyday life. We’ll explore the history of the era while you sample four thoughtfully crafted mocktails. Registration required
Monday, July 20, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:30 am. Wacky Wednesdays at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Dinosaurs meet TV game show. Join host Denny Ray Burn & D-Rex for fun and games with a pre-historic twist. Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our...
Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 9:30 am. Age 6 months to 2 years. Books, lap bounces, songs, rhymes and more are what you’ll find at this storytime geared to 6 months- 2 years!
Difficult conversations are often the ones that matter most. This session explores 13 guiding principles to help you approach challenging discussions with clarity, empathy, and confidence. Learn how to ground your conversations in purpose, choose your emotions wisely, and open dialogue with an inquiry mindset. Through practical strategies—like focusing on...
This event provides a live model and is a non-instructional event. Participants bring their own drawing and/or painting supplies. The event will begin with shorter poses and end with a long half an hour pose.
Monday, July 27, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Bring your little ones to learn Spanish! Hear some stories, sing songs, and do some activities with Gaby from Parents as Teachers. Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library's story. By participating, you consent...
Monday, July 27, 2026. Time: 7:00 pm Ages 0-12 years Join us for calm and relaxing Bedtime Storytime at the library! Wear your PJs if you want. Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library's story. By participating, you consent to...
VHS Conversion Service Important Notice
To be eligible for our VHS conversion service you must live in the library taxing districts* of Kirkwood Public Library or other MLC libraries. To help verify your eligibility, we have moved our VHS registration form onto our library’s online catalog. This new page requires sign in with your library card and will only display to patrons who match our eligibility requirements as indicated on your library account.
Follow the steps below to access and complete the form.
1. Click the registration button below. You will be directed to an error page on the library’s online catalog.
2. Click Sign In and enter your library card number and PIN.
If you are not granted access to the page but believe that you should be, please contact the IT dept at (314) 821-5770, option 5 to verify that your library account is accurate.
* Library taxing districts do not always match those of schools or confine to city boundaries. Therefore it is possible you live in an area around Kirkwood or another MLC library but your library taxing district may belong to the county library.
