Lego Club
2026-03-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Plant Doctor
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 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!

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.

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.
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

Community for Understanding and Hope Book Group
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:30
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 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.

Storytime
2026-04-20 10:30 - 11:15
Monday, April 20, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.

Spanish Storytime
2026-04-22 10:30 - 11:15
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.

Adult Craft: Pressed Flower Art
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00
Create a work of art using watercolors and pressed flowers. Please only sign up one time.

Applied Leadership Pathways: Leading & Adapting Change
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122
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 team or organization forward with confidence and momentum. Presented by Becky Domyan
Applied Leadership Pathways (ALPS) speaker sessions are open to the public. No registration required, just show up. Learn More about the ALPS Program.

Memory Café: Have Harmonica, Will Travel
2026-04-24 10:30 - 11:30
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 who register online at least 10 days in advance. Our memory cafes are designed for those who experience memory loss and their care partners to join others who are going through similar experiences to create moments of joy. Registration is preferred by 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.

Open-Mic Poetry and more!
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:00
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.

Storytime
2026-04-27 10:30 - 11:15
Monday, April 27, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.

The Amblin’ Audiobook Club
2026-04-28 12:00 - 13:00
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, no pressure, just fresh air, light movement, and good company.

We’ll leave promptly at 12:15 and be back at 12:45.

This club will take place the last Tuesday of the Month April – October. If it rains, the event will be canceled that month. Register for updates and reminders.

Pop Culture Trivia
2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:00
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 culture trivia whiz. Registration Required.

Reader's Circle Book Club
2026-05-07 13:00 - 14:00
This Month’s book is Horse by Geraldine Brooks.

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.

Library Closed for Mother's Day
2026-05-10 00:00 - 23:59

Community for Understanding and Hope Book Group
2026-05-21 19:00 - 20:30
This month we are reading We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza

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.
