At Home Family Book Club
2026-01-12 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago)
At Home Family Book Club Kit. Jan. 12, 2026. Ages 8-12 and family. And Then Boom by Lisa Fipps is the book for this month. You will be emailed about pick-up. Sign up required.

Storytime
2026-01-12 10:30 - 11:15
Monday, January 12, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.

Neon Party
2026-01-12 16:00 - 17:00
Learn to draw and write with neon effect & explore glow in the dark fun! Sign-up required.

Age: 6 – 12

Time: 4:00 PM
Date: Monday, Jan. 12, 2026

Baby Yoga
2026-01-13 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, January 13 @ 9:30 am

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.

Sensory Storytime
2026-01-14 10:30 - 11:15
Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Time: 10:30 am Ages 2-5 years Join us for sensory storytime geared to ages 2-5.
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.

Kids Cooking Club
2026-01-14 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for fun and easy cooking for kids. This is hands on cooking. We will be using knives and a hot stove.

Age: 8 -12Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Date: Jan. 14, 2026

Sign-up is required.

Pandora's Book Club
2026-01-14 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

First Art at Home
2026-01-15 00:00 - 23:59
First Art at Home January 15, 2026. 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 up required.

Books for Babies
2026-01-15 09:30 - 10:00
Thursday, January 15, 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
2026-01-15 16:00 - 17:00
Pokemon ClubJanuary 15, 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.

Community for Understanding and Hope Book Group
2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:30
The title for this month is to be determined by our One Author, One Kirkwood pick!

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
2026-01-16 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, Jan. 16, 2026

Playgroup Formation
2026-01-17 09:30 - 11:00
Join us for playtime where you can meet other parents,make connections, share details and form playgroups!

Time: 9:30-10:00 with children ages birth-12 months

Time: 10:15-11:00 with children ages 1-2 years

NO sign up required.

Lego Club
2026-01-17 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.

Life Drawing (Non-instructional)
2026-01-18 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.

Library Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2026-01-19 00:00 - 23:59

Baby Yoga
2026-01-20 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, January 20 @ 9:30 am

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.

Balloon Olympics
2026-01-20 16:00 - 17:30
Compete in fun games and challenges involving balloons

Sign-up Required.

Ages 8-12.

Spanish Storytime
2026-01-21 10:30 - 11:15
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 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.

Mystery Readers Book Club
2026-01-21 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.

January 21 Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping on a Dead Man by Jesse Q. Sutanto

February 18 The Vanishing Place by Zoe Rankin

March 18 The Mysterious Case of the missing Crime Writer by Ragnar Jonasson

April 15 The Dentist by Tim Sullivan

Teen Advisory Board
2026-01-21 19:00 - 20:00
Wednesday, January 21, 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 Wednesday of each month.

Books for Babies
2026-01-22 09:30 - 10:00
Thursday, January 22, 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!

Applied Leadership Pathways: Communicate with Intention
2026-01-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122
Our first session in the Applied Leadership Pathways course is, Communicating with Intention. It focuses on crafting and delivering messages that are clear, timely, and effective. Learn how to align your words with your goals, foster understanding, and lead with purpose through intentional communication with Stephanie Haenchen. Applied Leadership Pathways (ALPS) speaker sessions are open to the public. No registration required, just show up. Learn More about the ALPS Program.

Storytime
2026-01-26 10:30 - 11:15
Monday, January 26, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.

Baby Yoga
2026-01-27 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, January 27 @ 9:30 am

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.

Adult Craft: Heart Wreath
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:00
We will create a heart wreath with heart-shaped wreath form, ribbon and silk flowers. Registration required. Please only sign up one time.

Books for Babies
2026-01-29 09:30 - 10:00
Thursday, January 29, 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
2026-01-29 16:00 - 17:00
Pokemon ClubJanuary 30, 2026. Ages 6-12.
Time: 4-5 PMDo 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.

Finding College Scholarships
2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122
Find out how to find money for college! We’ll talk about grant searching tools, state funds, and more. Great for those getting ready to go to college, grad students, and even continuing education.
Register below to get a reminder. Registration is required for those wanting the zoom link. Use the form below to register.

Memory Café: Beat the January Blues
2026-01-30 10:30 - 11:30
January can feel like a dreary, cold month. This memory cafe will focus on adding some fun to the end of the month. This will be a time to relax and enjoy each other as we do a little music bingo, talk about the great snows where you grew up, we’ll do some art and have something warm to drink. 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.
