Book Club At the End of the Universe
Join as we discuss, The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. This is an in person event and will take place in the meeting room at the lower level of the library.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Learn More
Join as we discuss, The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. This is an in person event and will take place in the meeting room at the lower level of the library.
Create and present a short, engaging slideshow on any topic! This is your chance to shine a spotlight on something you're passionate about. We’ll provide the screen, some snacks, and a supportive audience. Each presenter will have 5-10 minutes. Program Details:Wednesday, Mar. 4 at 6-8 p.m.Ages 12-18 Sign-up is...
Thursday, March 5, 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's book is The Measure by Nikki Erlick. Our Reader's Circle Book Club is run by our library Volunteers. They meet 5 times per year at 1PM in the lower level meeting room. Open to everyone.
Pokemon Club March 5, 2026. Ages 6-12 Time: 4-5 PM Do you want to be the very best? Like no one ever was? Sign up for the Pokemon TCG club! Make friends and battle with the official Pokemon trading card game. Newcomers will be instructed on the rules of the game. Pokemon...
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...
Calling all competative spellers! Prove how good you are at the KPL Adult Spelling bee on Saturday March 7 at 10:00 a.m. Winners will go on to compete at the Municipal Library consortium Championship Bee. Sign up and we will email a copy of the rules.
Make an appointment to have one-on-one instruction from a reference librarian on how to get started using Ancestry.com Library Edition, including tips and tricks on how to evaluate records. Please bring any information you have about one grandparent or great-grandparent that you’d like to know more about, so we can...
At Home Family Book Club Kit. March 9, 2026. Ages 8-12 and family. Jawbreaker by Christina Wyman is the book for this month. You will be emailed about pick-up. Sign up required.
Monday, March 9, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.
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 -...
How to leverage AI for your new business. What resources exist today, that didn’t exist even a few years ago. How can AI assist with your marketing, social media presence and project management? Register below to get a reminder or in case of changes. Registration is required for those wanting...
Pardon our Mess!
We are replacing our carpet, during which time: the main floor has limited access, computers are unavailable (we have limited printing capabilities), patron holds and the Reference desk are relocated.
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In honor of Kirkwood Public Library’s 100th anniversary, we’re asking you to create art for a special-edition Centennial Celebration library card! Winning designs will be chosen for each age group: children, teen and adult.
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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.
Group 2: Youth Services Event Volunteer: This is perfect for someone that wants to help us put on events for kids and teens! Duties include program preparation, helping at specific events such as storytime, and assisting during library programs with staff.
Group 3: Behind the Scenes Volunteer: A fit if you enjoy independent projects like shelving books, helping us keep the room inviting and tidy, refilling book displays, helping with behind the scenes Summer Reading prep including couponing, supply preparation, and more!
Group 4: Office Assistant: Work in the library admin office on light clerical duties such as scanning and stickering books. Great if you want some office/organizing experience!
Group 5: Mural Project: Help us design a library mural on the outside fence. If you love creative projects, painting and teamwork, this group is for you!

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The Kirkwood Public Library maintains a meeting room for Library sponsored programs consistent with its mission “to inspire a lifelong commitment to learning and creativity, for a more prosperous and connected community.” The Kirkwood Public Library welcomes outside organizations or individuals interested in presenting at the Library. Events must be offered virtually and may be done so at the discretion of library managers. This selection will be based on public service needs and other activities scheduled.