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...
Step outside, stretch your legs, and enjoy the story you’re already listening to! Join us for a relaxed 30-minute walk over the lunch hour. We’ll meet at the Library (140 E. Jefferson Ave) and head out together—everyone brings their own audiobook, podcast, or whatever they’re currently enjoying. No assigned reading,...
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:30 am. Wacky Wednesdays at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Sit back and get ready for a wild ride because you’re about to see the Oh My Gosh Josh Comedy Magic & Juggling Show! Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library...
Can you tell a song just from listening to a few notes, then music trivia may be for you. Gather a team (6 max) and come join us for a night of music trivia. Registration Required.
Thursday, July 30, 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!
If you’re just starting out in the business or nonprofit world and have questions for a lawyer, we’re hosting a legal clinic! Available by appointment, this virtual event will take place on zoom where you’ll meet one-on-one with a lawyer in a 30 minute session. Registration is required in order...
Back by popular demand, music therapists from Maryville University will be here providing experiences that will reduce stress, increase joy and foster connections. Join us as we hum and sing and tap our toes to some familiar tunes and maybe some new ones. Registration is preferred but not required.
Monday, August 3, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.
Join as we discuss, Station Eternity by Mur Lafferty. This is an in person event and will take place in the meeting room at the lower level of the library.
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.
