Memory Café: Mapping St. Louis
2026-03-27 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Join Andrew Hahn author of the book Mapping St. Louis as he uses maps through the years to chart the history of St. Louis from its founding in the 1760’s to present day. We will also spend a little time reminiscing about favorite places in our own history that may have gone away. This will be an informative and interesting event for everyone! Registration is not required but preferred.

If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform Lynne at Kirkwood Public Library (lhaynes@kplmo.org) prior to the start of the course.

Saturday Storytime
2026-03-28 10:30 - 11:15
Saturday, Mar. 28, 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 If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff books.

Lego Club
2026-03-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for Lego Club! Use your imagination to build without limits. We meet once a month, and anything you build will be on display for in the library for one week. All lego supplies will be provided. Ages 6 to 12. NO sign up required.

Sip and Swap
2026-03-29 14:00 - 15:00
Sunday, March 29 at 2 PM.
Ages:12-18
Do you need a new book for your TBR pile? Do you want to pass on an old favorite to a new friend? Join us for an Italian soda bar and sip while you swap.

Storytime
2026-03-30 10:30 - 11:15
Monday, March 30, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.

National Crayon Day
2026-03-31 00:00 - 23:59
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

Alzheimer’s Association - Empowered Caregiver: Building Foundations of Caregiving and Supporting Independence
2026-03-31 10:30 - 11:30
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 your support team and ways to manage caregiver stress. You will also learn how to support independence for someone living with dementia, while balancing safety and expectations. This is a 90 minute program. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Registration is requested but not required

If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform Lynne at Kirkwood Public Library (lhaynes@kplmo.org) prior to the start of the course.

Books for Babies
2026-04-02 09:30 - 10:00
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!

Pokemon Club
2026-04-02 16:00 - 17:00
Pokemon Club April 2, 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 cards and materials will be provided, though you are welcome to bring your own. No trading during club meetings.
Sign up required.

Virtual Legal Clinic for Small Businesses
2026-04-02 17:00 - 19:00
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 to attend. Please select your top two session times and we will email you to confirm. Use the form below to register.

Playdoh Friday
2026-04-03 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, Apr. 3, 2026

Teen Card Game Club
2026-04-04 14:00 - 15:00
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 Details:Saturday, Apr. 4 at 2 p.m.Ages 12-18

Sign-up is required.

Library Closed for Easter Sunday
2026-04-05 00:00 - 23:59

Storytime
2026-04-06 10:30 - 11:15
Monday, April 6, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.

Alzheimer’s Association - Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors
2026-04-07 10:30 - 11:30
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 when additional help is needed. This is a 90 minute program. Registration is requested but not required.

If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform Lynne at Kirkwood Public Library (lhaynes@kplmo.org) prior to the start of the course.

Writers' Workshop
2026-04-07 19:00 - 19:30
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.

Navigating the St. Louis Entrepreneur Community presented with the SBDC
2026-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122
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 to register.

Pandora's Book Club
2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:00
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 by Salman Rushdie

March 11 The Fire Keeper’s Daughter by Angeline Bouley

April 8 Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi

Books for Babies
2026-04-09 09:30 - 10:00
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!

Good Yarns
2026-04-09 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.

St. Louis Storytime
2026-04-10 10:30 - 11:15
Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30 am. All Ages
Join us for a family storytime that will feature local St. Louis authors: Carolyn Mueller Kelly and Ian Sullivan and their new books.

Saturday Storytime
2026-04-11 10:30 - 11:15
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.

Plant MD
2026-04-11 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!

At Home Family Book Club
2026-04-13 00:00 - 23:59
At Home Family Book Club Kit. April 13, 2026. Ages 8-12 and family. Fresh Start by Gale Galligan is the book for this month. You will be emailed about pick-up. Sign up required.

Storytime
2026-04-13 10:30 - 11:15
Monday, April 13, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.

Sweet Science
2026-04-14 16:00 - 17:30
Come explore science concepts with experiments using CANDY!
Age: 8 to 12 years Time: 4 – 5 pm
Date: Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026

Sign-up is required.

Book Club At the End of the Universe
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:00
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.

Sensory Storytime
2026-04-15 10:30 - 11:15
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 State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Mystery Readers Book Club
2026-04-15 14:00 - 15:00
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
