Kirkwood Public Library

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

Homeschool Club
2026-01-28 14:00 - 15:00
Explore fun topics through learning, games, crafts, and building community! Join us for a new theme each month.

Age: 5-12

Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

Sign-up is required.

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.

Author Talk: John Beaumont, Into the Marrow of Your Soul: A Devotional Deep Dive into 7 Psalms for the Season of Lent
2026-01-26 19:00 - 20:00
Reverend and author John Beaumont will present his new Christian devotional book. This is a different type of Lenten devotional. For the entire season of Lent, the reader will engage with the same 7 Psalms over the course of the week, and each week will take on a different angle of these psalms, allowing space for personal reflection at the end of every day. Starting with Ash Wednesday and ending the week after Easter, delving into these seven Psalms will open your faith in transformative ways.

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.

Kids Puzzle Race
2026-01-25 14:00 - 15:00
Compete to see who can finish a 100 piece puzzle first.
Age: 10 -12 Time: 2 pm
Date: Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

Sign-up is required.

Teen Card Game Club
2026-01-24 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, Jan. 24th at 2 p.m.Ages 12-18

Sign-up is required.

Saturday Storytime
2026-01-24 10:30 - 11:15
Saturday, Jan. 24, 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 Arthur by Marc Brown books.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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

Sign-up Required.

Ages 8-12.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Playdoh Friday
2026-01-16 10:00 - 11:00
Smoosh, roll, squeeze and create with play-doh!
Sign-up required.

Ages 2 – 5 years

Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Date: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

Community for Understanding and Hope Book Group
2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:30
The title for this month is The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich

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.

Pokemon Club
2026-01-15 16:00 - 17:00
Pokemon Club January 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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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. 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.

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.

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

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.
