Kirkwood Public Library

First Impact Keeping Your Teen Driver Safe-Keep
2026-05-09 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Parents with their teen drivers are welcome to participate in the “First Impact – Keeping your Teen Driver Safe” presentation. This informative 60-90-minute session is offered free of charge and is designed to assist parents in mentoring and supporting their novice drivers through the pre-permit and license process while also gaining insights into the Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) law. Sign-up required. Use QRcode below or click image below – to sign-up.
Location: Kirkwood Public Library

Library Closed for Mother's Day
2026-05-10 00:00 - 23:59

Author Talk: Bill Clevlen, Presidential Road Trips: 100 Places To Experience The History of American Presidents
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:00
Get ready to hit the road and discover 100 places where American presidents made history! From the birthplace of George Washington to the train depot where Jimmy Carter launched his presidential campaign, this fun travel guide will help you plan an unforgettable American history lesson! Explore the homes where future presidents spent their formative years and the retreats where they relaxed, entertained, and made consequential decisions. This ultimate presidential road trip includes mansions, museums, grave sites, monuments, memorials, historic landmarks, and more!

Baby Yoga
2026-05-12 09:30 - 10:00
Sign-up Required
Blending physical activity, mindfulness practices, and social-emotional learning in a supportive, community environment, children explore yoga shapes, singing, reading, and engaging in play that develops both fine and gross motor skills, balance, breathing, and social skills. Sign up for just one session, or all of them.

Ages 0 – 2 years
Tuesday, May 12 @ 9:30 am

Pandora's Book Club
2026-05-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:00
The list below are the books we will be discussing every month between May to August. We meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 7 pm.

May 13 The Payback by Kashana Cualey

June 10 The New Kid by Jerry Craft

July 8 Cinderella is Dead by Kaylynn Bayron

August 12 Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Good Yarns
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122
If you knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroider, or do any other fiber crafts, unwind at our monthly Stitching Club! Bring the project you’ve been neglecting or your fresh ideas for a new piece. Maybe you’ll even learn something new! All levels of experience are welcome.

Baby Yoga
2026-05-19 09:30 - 10:00
Sign-up Required
Blending physical activity, mindfulness practices, and social-emotional learning in a supportive, community environment, children explore yoga shapes, singing, reading, and engaging in play that develops both fine and gross motor skills, balance, breathing, and social skills. Sign up for just one session, or all of them.

Ages 0 – 2 years
Tuesday, May 19 @ 9:30 am

Mystery Readers Book Club
2026-05-20 14:00 - 15:00
The list below are the books we will be discussing every month between May – August 2026. 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 Tattoo by Val McDermid

August 19 The Librarians by Sherry Thomas

Community for Understanding and Hope Book Group
2026-05-21 19:00 - 20:30
This month we are reading We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza

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 the Kirkwood area into a prejudice-free community of highly respectful individuals, CFUH initiates ongoing dialogue and social interaction to create an environment of understanding and healing. Questions? Email Joy Weese Moll at cfuhbookgroup@gmail.com

This group is co-sponsored by Kirkwood Public Library.

Playdoh Friday
2026-05-22 10:00 - 11:00
Smoosh, roll, squeeze and create with play-doh!
Sign-up recommended but not required.

Ages 2 – 5 years

Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Date: Friday, May 22, 2026

Game Day: Crossword Puzzle Races
2026-05-23 14:00 - 15:00
Get your game on at KPL! On this game day, we will be doing Crossword Puzzle Races. This is an adult event and registration is not required.

Library Closed for Memorial Day
2026-05-24 00:00 - 2026-05-25 23:59

Applied Leadership Pathways: Present with Power
2026-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122
Great leaders know how to captivate a room and communicate ideas that inspire action. In this session, learn techniques to craft impactful presentations that engage your audience, tell a compelling story, and leave a lasting impression. From structuring your message to delivering it with confidence and authenticity, discover how to present with clarity, purpose, and power. Presented by Scott Chadwick.
Applied Leadership Pathways (ALPS) speaker sessions are open to the public. No registration required, just show up. Learn More about the ALPS Program.

Memory Café: An Irish Morning with Guest Artist Eimear Arkins
2026-05-29 10:30 - 11:30
Eimear Arkins is an award winning Irish singer, fiddle player and dancer from the West of Ireland, who has performed in several countries and will bring her talents to our memory cafe. Thank you to the Missouri Arts Council for facilitating this one of a kind experience. Registration is not required but preferred.Registration is helpful but not required.

Life Drawing (Non-instructional)
2026-05-31 14:00 - 15:00
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.

Market Your Business Like an Ad Agency with SCORE
2026-06-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122
Find out how to use FREE tools and resources that will enable you to make smart marketing and advertising decisions for your business. You’ll learn how to use library data resources like Simply Analytics, Reference Solutions, and other readily available sources to grow your business.

Book Club At the End of the Universe
2026-06-02 19:00 - 20:00
Join as we discuss, A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe by Alex White. This is an in person event and will take place in the meeting room at the lower level of the library.

Book Bingo
2026-06-03 19:00 - 20:00
Book Bingo

It’s simple: play bingo, have a blast, and walk away with some amazing bookish prizes. Whether you’re a speed-reader or just looking for a fun night out, there’s a seat (and a bingo card) waiting for you!

The Un-Book Club
2026-06-04 18:30 - 20:30
Like to talk about what you’re reading with other people, but don’t have time to join a monthly book group? Want to tell everyone about the best series on TV or the most interesting podcast you found? Looking for something new to read? Come to the library and find your next favorite thing! Registration recommended, but not required

Plant MD
2026-06-13 12:00 - 13:00
Worried you don’t have the green thumb? Hesitant to start a garden? Can’t seem to keep your indoor plant healthy and thriving? Stop by the Plant MD table in the lobby of the Kirkwood Public Library! Volunteers from the St. Louis Horticultural Society will be here to answer any gardening or houseplant questions!

Summer Local Author Mini Fair
2026-06-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122
Meet local authors and discover fascinating stories from St. Louis history, soccer, and imagination at this special Local Author Mini Book Fair! Hear brief presentations from Dave Lange, author of St. Louis Soccer: An Illustrated Timeline; Jeremy Watson, author of If the World Was Without Color; Jim Blase, author of Theodore Roosevelt’s Brotherhood of America and Remembering the St. Louis World’s Fair, and Gerry Mandel author of A Few Words Before I Go. After the presentations, guests will have time to meet the authors, browse books, and get copies signed during a 30-minute signing session. Join us in the Lower Level Meeting Room for an engaging afternoon celebrating local writers.
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Adult/Teen Coloring Program
2026-06-14 14:00 - 16:00
Come color with us! We’ll have some coloring pages and markers, crayons, and colored pencils available to use or feel free to bring your own materials. This event is open to teens and adults.

Mystery Readers Book Club
2026-06-17 14:00 - 15:00
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 Tattoo by Val McDermid

August 19 The Librarians by Sherry Thomas

Community for Understanding and Hope Book Group
2026-06-18 19:00 - 20:30
This month we are reading The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

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 the Kirkwood area into a prejudice-free community of highly respectful individuals, CFUH initiates ongoing dialogue and social interaction to create an environment of understanding and healing. Questions? Email Joy Weese Moll at cfuhbookgroup@gmail.com

This group is co-sponsored by Kirkwood Public Library.

Library Closed for Juneteenth
2026-06-19 00:00 - 23:59

Summer Library Dance Party!
2026-06-20 14:00 - 15:00
Dance the longest day of the year away! An event in which everyone has a reason to dance!There will be: DANCING! (non-critical/non-judgmental movements in a safe place) a table to make resolution/intention ribbons to dance with, spinning all the favs,bring your tambourines /shakers/bongos to join in!

Library Closed for Father's Day
2026-06-21 00:00 - 23:59

Writers' Workshop
2026-06-23 19:00 - 20:00
Share, discuss and edit your work with fellow writers! All written works are welcome, be it poetry, essays, short stories, or novel excerpts. This event is for adults only, and registration is required. Please view our submission guidelines and register here.
