Events for July 2025
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2 events,
Upcycled Initial Art
Upcycled Initial Art
Monday, June 30, 2025 at 4:00 pm. Age 6 - 12 With a focus on upcycling, we'll get creative and crafty!
1 event,
Book Club At the End of the Universe
Book Club At the End of the Universe
Join as we discuss, Floating Hotel by Grace Curtis. This is an in person event and will take place in the meeting room at the lower level of the library.
2 events,
Wacky Wednesday – Sherry Norfolk
Wacky Wednesday – Sherry Norfolk
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:30 am. Ages: Families Location: Kirkwood Performing Arts Center Join dynamic storyteller Sherry Norfolk as she shares highly interactive folktales, literary stories, songs, rhythms and rhymes that color the world with music in many forms – singing, dancing and rhythm!
Teen – Antisocial Social Hour
Teen – Antisocial Social Hour
Wednesday, July 2 at 3:00-5:00 pm. Ages 12-18 Want to enjoy your hobbies without the pressure to talk to others? Do you need company to be productive? Come parallel play with other teens! Bring your own activity or we’ll provide one for you. Socializing is encouraged, but definitely not...
1 event,
Books for Babies
Books for Babies
Thursday, July 3, 2025 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!
3 events,
At Home Family Book Club
At Home Family Book Club Kit. July 7, 2025. Ages 8-12 and family. Stepping Stones by Lucy Knisley is the book for this month. You will be emailed about pick-up. Sign up required.
Card Game Nights: Spades
Card Game Nights: Spades
Come join KPL for a night of playing the card game Spades. All ages and skill levels are welcome! We will teach anyone who doesn’t know how to play. Registration required
1 event,
Baby Yoga
Baby Yoga
Sign-up Required. Sign-Up available June 1, 2025 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...
2 events,
Wacky Wednesday – Jay & Leslie
Wacky Wednesday – Jay & Leslie
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:30 am. Ages: Families Location: Kirkwood Performing Arts Center Jay and Leslie’s Laughing Matters: flights of fancy, juggling, stories and laughs!
3 events,
Books for Babies
Books for Babies
Thursday, July 10, 2025 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!
DIY Fidget Toys
DIY Fidget Toys
Refocus and release stress with your own fidget toys! Come join us in making a few out of common craft materials. Program Details:Thursday, July 10th @ 3-4 p.m.in the Meeting Room Ages 10-18 Sign-up is required.
Good Yarns
Good Yarns
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.
3 events,
Saturday Morning Perks: July
Saturday Morning Perks: July
Join us July 12th for a discussion of Knife by Salman Rushdie. Use the form below to sign up for the email list to receive reminders about future meetings and notices about meeting changes.
Plant Doctor Table
Plant Doctor Table
Worried you don’t have the green thumb? Can’t seem to keep your leafy green friends alive through the summer? Stop by the Plant Doctor table on your way inside the Kirkwood Public Library! MoBot Master Gardener volunteers will be here to answer any gardening or houseplant questions!
Musical Chairs Competition
Musical Chairs Competition
Come test your chair-sitting skills in this epic competition of Musical Chairs! Age: 6-12 Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025 Sign-up is required
1 event,
Minute to Win It Family Challenge
Minute to Win It Family Challenge
Beat the summer heat at KPL while you compete in quick, silly challenges as a family! Age: FamiliesTime: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
2 events,
Teen Writing Club
Teen Writing Club
Monday, July 14 at 7:00-8:30 pm. Ages 12 - 18 Whether you've been writing since you were young, or have never written before, this monthly meeting to creatively write in community with other teens will improve your storytelling & help you figure out what you want to write about! Each session...
2 events,
Baby Yoga
Baby Yoga
Sign-up Required. Sign-up available June 1, 2025. 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...
Smash Bros Tournament
Smash Bros Tournament
Everyone is Here! Sign up and join the brawl to determine who will be the official Kirkwood Public Library Smash Bros champion! Age: 12-18 Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Sign-up Required
4 events,
Wacky Wednesday – Nitro Joe
Wacky Wednesday – Nitro Joe
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:30 am. Ages: Families Location: Kirkwood Performing Arts Center Experience thrilling, high energy science demonstrations!
Design a Winning Sales Process Presented by the SBDC
Design a Winning Sales Process Presented by the SBDC
This course is designed for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to create an effective sales model to drive growth and profitability. We’ll cover fundamental concepts and practical strategies for developing, implementing and optimizing a sales process tailored to your unique products, services, and culture. Intro to Sales...
2 events,
Books for Babies
Books for Babies
Thursday, July 17, 2025 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!
Community for Understanding and Hope Book Group
Community for Understanding and Hope Book Group
Our book this month is Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement by Ashley Shew. 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...
1 event,
Children’s Coloring Club
Children’s Coloring Club
Need a moment to just relax? Join us for Coloring Club. Each month we will have a different theme and use different media to color. We will listen to music or audiobooks, or just chat and get to know each other. Sign up for just one session, or all of...
1 event,
National Ice Cream Day
National Ice Cream Day
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day ! We’ll make ice cream in a fun new way, play games and more! Sign-up required. July 20 @ 2 - 3 PM Location: Kirkwood Public Library Ages 8 - 12
1 event,
Baby Yoga
Baby Yoga
Sign-up Required. Sign-up available June 1, 2025. 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...
3 events,
Wacky Wednesday – Babaloo
Wacky Wednesday – Babaloo
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30 am. Ages: Families Location: Kirkwood Performing Arts Center One man, one guitar, and a whole lot of fun! Babaloo, the award-winning kids’ musician is bringing bubbles, bean bags, giant balloons, beatboxing, bucket-drumming, and a bunch of wacky songs!
Teen – Cooking Classes with MU Extension
Teen – Cooking Classes with MU Extension
Sign-up available June 5, 2025 Join us for a hands-on, interactive cooking class for teens! Learn food safety, basic cooking skills, and healthy eating tips during a 30-minute nutrition lesson, followed by creating a healthy recipe. Class will be led by a trained nutrition and health specialist with the University...
Adult Craft: Marker Tie Dyed Totes
Adult Craft: Marker Tie Dyed Totes
Make your own tie dyed tote bag using permanent markers. All supplies are provided and space is limited. Registration required
4 events,
First Art at Home
First Art at Home July 24, 2025. Ages 18 months-4 years. Introduce your little one to the tactile wonders of paint, glue and more with these easy at home art based activities! Recommended for 18 months to age 4. Sign up to pick up your supply bag. You will be emailed about pick-up.Sign...
Books for Babies
Books for Babies
Thursday, July 24, 2025 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!
Virtual Legal Clinic for Small Businesses
Virtual Legal Clinic for Small Businesses
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...
Creating Cartoon Characters with Will Stuck
Creating Cartoon Characters with Will Stuck
Learn a few helpful tips and tricks for drawing cartoons with Will Stuck. All supplies provided. Sign-up Required Sign-up available June 1, 2025. Ages: 12 - 18 Date: Thurs., June 24, 2025 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services...
1 event,
Memory Cafe: Music and Memory
Memory Cafe: Music and Memory
Our memory cafe is a place for individuals with memory loss and their care partners to engage in fun activities in a comfortable and supportive environment. The topic this month will be music. There will be two students from the music therapy department at Maryville University leading us through some...
1 event,
Creating Cartoon Characters with Will Stuck
Creating Cartoon Characters with Will Stuck
Sign-up Required - Sign-up available June 5, 2025 Learn a few helpful tips and tricks for drawing cartoons with Will Stuck. All supplies provided. Ages: 6 - 12 Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library...
1 event,
Life Drawing (Non-instructional)
Life Drawing (Non-instructional)
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. Registration is required in order to attend. Use the form below to register.
2 events,
Upcycled Art Jr.
Upcycled Art Jr.
Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:00 pm. Age 3 - 5 With a focus on upcycling, we'll get creative and crafty with a beloved classic character.
1 event,
Baby Yoga
Baby Yoga
Sign-up Required Sign-up available June 1, 2025. 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...
2 events,
Virtual Startup Office Hours: Get Expert Advice for Your New Business
Virtual Startup Office Hours: Get Expert Advice for Your New Business
Are you launching a startup or just getting your small business off the ground? Join us for Virtual Startup Office Hours, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask your burning questions and get expert guidance from a seasoned startup professional. This interactive Q&A session is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs looking...
Crayon Palooza
Crayon Palooza
Explore what you can do with crayons. Add crayon shavings to slime & make a crayon printed handkerchief. Sign-up required. Location: Kirkwood Public LibraryAges 6- 12
1 event,
Implementing AI: Cultivating SEO and Harvesting Business Growth w/ Tim Valli
Implementing AI: Cultivating SEO and Harvesting Business Growth w/ Tim Valli
AI is changing the landscape of how businesses grow and operate. Learn how to implement AI to enhance SEO, streamline processes, and create sustainable business growth. Register below. Registration is recommended to keep up with any changes, but is required if you want the Zoom link.
1 event,
Teen Art “Chopped”
Teen Art “Chopped”
Compete and turn mystery art supplies into a masterpiece! Each person will be given some basic art supplies with extra mystery items to choose from in order to make the best art piece! Awards will be given for most unique, most scary, the "I tried" award etc. Program Details:Saturday, Aug....
