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Events for April 2026
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Join us as the crayons visit the library all day on National Crayon Day! Expect storytimes, crafts, activites and more throughout the day in the children's room. Age: 3-10 Time: All Day Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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Caring for someone living with dementia brings a unique set of challenges and rewards. With the right support, you can empower yourself to provide quality care to the person living with dementia while managing your own well-being. Join us to learn about caregiving and common relationship changes, how to build... |
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Thursday, April 2, 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!
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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... |
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Sign-up available Mar. 5, 2026 Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday afternoon? Join the Card Game Club at the Kirkwood Public Library! You'll get to have fun, learn something new, and maybe even make some new friends! Each session we'll play a different card game. Program... |
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Dementia affects a person's ability to communicate and may create changes in their behaviors. Join us to discover new ways to communicate effectively at any stage of the disease. You will learn tips to improve communication, steps to recognize and manage dementia-related behaviors and their triggers, and how to recognize...
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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. |
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Panel Discusssion: Who is who in STL for small business? What is available that you may not know about? What little-known resources do you know about? Register below to get a reminder or in case of changes. Registration is required for those wanting the zoom link. Use the form below... 
The list below are the books we will be discussing every month between Jan - April. We meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 7 pm. January 14 Wicked The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the west by Gregory Maguire February 11 The Satanic Verses... |
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Thursday, April 9, 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 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. |
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Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026. All Ages Join us for an all-ages storytime that reintroduces a classic children's book series. Dress up to fit the theme each month if you're feeling creative! This month we will be reading Berenstain Bears by Stan and Jan Berenstain books. 
Worried you don’t have the green thumb? Hesitant to start a garden? Can’t seem to keep your plant friends alive inside? Stop by the Plant Doctor table in the lobby of the Kirkwood Public Library! MoBot Master Gardener volunteers will be here to answer any gardening or houseplant questions! |
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Join as we discuss, Blue Remembered Earth by Alastair Reynolds. This is an in person event and will take place in the meeting room at the lower level of the library. |
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Time: 10:30 am Ages 2-5 years Join us for sensory storytime geared to ages 2-5. Sign-up not required. This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri... 
The list below are the books we will be discussing every month between January - April. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 2 pm. April 15 The Dentist by Tim Sullivan
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Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026. Time: 7 - 8 PM We are a group of teens (ages 12-18) who discuss books, ideas for programs, and teen collections, and receive service hours for it! Plus, we always have treats and a time to connect with new friends. Meetings are held on the 3rd... |
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Thursday, April 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 Forest of Noise: Poems by Mosab Abu Toha and Rifqa by Mohammed El-Kurd 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... |
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Saturday, April 18 at 2 PM. Ages:12-18 Compete in a series of absurd challenges designed to test your teamwork, coordination, and tolerance for silliness. |
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Wednesday, April 22, 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.
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Create a work of art using watercolors and pressed flowers. Please only sign up one time. |
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Thursday, April 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! 
Change is constant—and how you respond to it defines your leadership strength. In this session, explore why adaptability is essential to effective leadership and how to harness it as a strategic advantage. Learn to identify key stakeholders and early adopters, refine your message, and lead with agility to move your... |
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Need a moment to just relax? Each month we will have a themed packet with coloring sheets, drawing prompts, and puzzles. Patrons can stay and color in the library or take the packet home to enjoy later. Age: All Ages Time: All Day Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
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This is the theme of the Gateway Harmonica Club and they will be traveling to Kirkwood for the April memory cafe. They will be performing from the repertoire and it is sure to be an enjoyable time. The library will provide harmonicas to take home (1 per couple) for those... |
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An Open- mic Poetry & more Event! All Art forms are welcome. Each participant will have 10 minutes to share. List will be available at entrance. |
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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,... |
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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...
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Are you a walking encyclopedia for all things entertainment? Do you pride yourself on knowing the names and order of Kris Jenner’s Offspring? Have you binged every hit series on Netflix? If you answered yes to any (or all) of those questions then prove you are a bona fide pop... |
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Thursday, April 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!
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Thursday, April 30 at 6 PM. Ages:12-18 Join us to address the most pressing non-issues of our time. Be prepared for passionate arguments, questionable logic, and the possibility that we won't actually decide anything. Sign-up recommended. |
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