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SUMMARY:2026 Tournament of Titles
DESCRIPTION:Which book will take this year’s KPL crown as best-beloved?  Vote for your favorite every week and see who wins it all!  1st round of the bracket will open March 14th! \n\n\n\nTournament of Titles Nominees 2026 \n\n\n\nBroken Country by Clare Leslie Hall \n\n\n\nBeth and her gentle\, kind husband Frank are happily married\, but their relationship relies on the past staying buried. But when Beth’s brother-in-law shoots a dog going after their sheep\, Beth doesn’t realize that the gunshot will alter the course of their lives. \n\n\n\nOn the Hippie Trail by Rick Steves \n\n\n\nStow away with Rick Steves for a glimpse into the unforgettable moments\, misadventures\, and memories of his 1978 journey on the legendary Hippie Trail. \n\n\n\nSay You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez \n\n\n\nThere might be no such a thing as a perfect guy\, but Xavier Rush comes disastrously close. A gorgeous veterinarian giving Greek god vibes-all while cuddling a tiny kitten? Immediately yes. That is until Xavier opens his mouth and proves that even sculpted gods can say the absolute wrong thing. Like\, really wrong. \n\n\n\nDream State by Eric Puchner \n\n\n\nCece and Charlie are in love and a few weeks away from their summer wedding. But when Cece meets Charlie’s best friend from college\, Garrett\, her long-held expectations for her future begin to crumble. As Garrett’s gruff mask slips\, Cece begins to anticipate the big day with dread as her feelings for Garrett become impossible to bury. And as she decides to follow her instincts\, ditching her groom for his best man\, she will alter the three of their lives forever\, the events of that July reverberating through marriage\, parenthood\, and\, in the end\, across generations. \n\n\n\nThe Correspondent by Virginia Evans \n\n\n\nThroughout her life Sybil Van Antwerp has used letters to make sense of the world and her place in it. Most mornings around half past ten Sybil sits down to write letters — to her brother\, to her best friend\, to the president of the university who will not allow her to audit a class she desperately wants to take\, to Joan Didion and Larry McMurtry to tell them what she thinks of their latest books\, and to one person to whom she writes often yet never sends the letter. Sybil expects her world to go on as it always has. A mother\, grandmother\, wife\, divorcée\, distinguished lawyer\, she has lived a full life. But when letters from someone in her past force her to examine one of the most painful periods of her life\, she realizes the letter she has been writing over the years needs to be read and that she cannot move forward until she finds it in her heart to offer forgiveness. \n\n\n\nGreat Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry \n\n\n\nAlice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they’re both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: To write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years–or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress\, former tabloid princess\, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the 20th Century. Margaret invites both Alice and Hayden for a one-month trial period\, after which she’ll choose the person who’ll tell her story. \n\n\n\nDon’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell \n\n\n\n“Who are you? Who are you really?” Nick Radcliffe is a man of substance and good taste. He has a smile that could melt the coldest heart and a knack for putting others at ease. He’s just what Nina Swann needed in her life after her husband’s unexpected death. But to Nina’s adult daughter\, Ash\, Nick seems too slick\, too polished\, too good to be true. Without telling her mother\, Ash begins digging into Nick’s past. What she finds is more than unsettling…  \n\n\n\nThe Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong \n\n\n\nOne late summer evening in the post-industrial town of East Gladness\, Connecticut\, nineteen-year-old Hai stands on the edge of a bridge in pelting rain\, ready to jump\, when he hears someone shout across the river. The voice belongs to Grazina\, an elderly widow succumbing to dementia\, who convinces him to take another path. Bereft and out of options\, he quickly becomes her caretaker. Over the course of the year\, the unlikely pair develops a life-altering bond\, one built on empathy\, spiritual reckoning\, and heartbreak\, with the power to alter Hai’s relationship to himself\, his family\, and a community at the brink. \n\n\n\nAtmosphere : a Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid \n\n\n\nJoan burns to be one of the few people to go to space. Selected from a pool of thousands of applicants in the summer of 1980\, Joan begins training at Houston’s Johnson Space Center\, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates. As the new astronauts become unlikely friends and prepare for their first flights\, Joan finds a passion and a love she never imagined. In this new light\, Joan begins to question everything she thinks she knows about her place in the observable universe. \n\n\n\nKatabasis by RF Kuang \n\n\n\nAlice Law has only ever had one goal: to become one of the brightest minds in the field of Magick. She has sacrificed everything to make that a reality: her pride\, her health\, her love life\, and most definitely her sanity. All to work with Professor Jacob Grimes at Cambridge\, the greatest magician in the world. That is\, until he dies in a magical accident that could possibly be her fault. Grimes is now in Hell\, and she’s going in after him. Because his recommendation could hold her very future in his now incorporeal hands and even death is not going to stop the pursuit of her dreams… Nor will the fact that her rival\, Peter Murdoch\, has come to the very same conclusion. With nothing but the tales of Orpheus and Dante to guide them\, enough chalk to draw the Pentagrams necessary for their spells\, and the burning desire to make all the academic trauma mean anything\, they set off across Hell to save a man they don’t even like.  \n\n\n\nThree Days in June by Anne Tyler \n\n\n\nGail Baines is long divorced from her husband\, Max\, and not especially close to her grown daughter\, Debbie. Today is the day before Debbie’s wedding. To start\, Gail loses her job-or quits\, depending who you ask. Then\, Max arrives unannounced on Gail’s doorstep\, carrying a cat\, without a place to stay and without even a suit in which to walk their daughter down the aisle. But the true crisis lands when Debbie shares with her parents a secret she has just learned about her husband-to-be. It will not only throw the wedding itself into question but also send Gail back into her past and how her own relationship fell apart. \n\n\n\nCareless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams \n\n\n\nFrom trips on private jets and encounters with world leaders to shocking accounts of misogyny and double standards behind the scenes\, this searing memoir exposes both the personal and the political fallout when unfettered power and a rotten company culture take hold. In a gripping and often absurd narrative where a few people carelessly hold the world in their hands\, this eye-opening memoir reveals what really goes on among the global elite. \n\n\n\nNightshade by Michael Connelly \n\n\n\nLos Angeles County Sheriff’s Detective Stilwell has been “exiled” to a low-key post policing rustic Catalina Island\, after department politics drove him off a homicide desk on the mainland. But while following up the usual drunk-and-disorderlies and petty thefts that come with his new territory\, Detective Stilwell gets a report of a body found weighed down at the bottom of the harbor — a Jane Doe identifiable at first only by a streak of purple dye in her hair. At the same time\, a report of poaching on a protected reserve turns into a case fraught with violence and danger as Stilwell digs into the shady past of an island bigwig. Crossing all lines of protocol and jurisdiction\, Stilwell doggedly works both cases. Soon\, his investigation uncovers closely guarded secrets and a dark heart to the serene island that was meant to be his escape from the evils of the big city. \n\n\n\nThe Names by Florence Knapp \n\n\n\nIn the wake of an enormous\, history-making storm\, Cora sets off with her nine-year-old daughter\, Maia\, to register her son’s birth. Her husband Gordon\, a local doctor\, respected in the community but a terrifying and controlling presence at home\, intends for her to follow his family tradition going back generations\, and name the child Gordon. But on the journey there\, Cora wonders if it’s right to impose the burden of this name and its legacy onto her tiny newborn son. She herself has Julian in mind\, and Maia offers up her own suggestion: Bear. What follows are three alternate and alternating versions of both Cora’s life and her young son’s life shaped by her last-minute choice of name.  \n\n\n\nOne Golden Summer by Carley Fortune \n\n\n\nGood things happen at the lake. That’s what Alice’s grandmother says\, and it’s true. Alice spent just one summer at a cottage with Nan when she was seventeen — it’s where she took that photo\, the one of three grinning teenagers in a yellow speedboat\, the image that changed her life. Now Alice lives behind a lens. As a photographer\, she’s most comfortable on the sidelines\, letting other people shine. Lately\, though\, she’s been itching for something more\, and when Nan falls and breaks her hip\, Alice comes up with a plan for them both: another summer in that magical place. \n\n\n\nThe Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai \n\n\n\nWhen Sonia and Sunny first glimpse each other on an overnight train\, they are immediately captivated\, yet also embarrassed by the fact that their grandparents had once tried to matchmake them\, a clumsy meddling that only served to drive Sonia and Sunny apart. Sonia\, an aspiring novelist who recently completed her studies in the snowy mountains of Vermont\, has returned to her family in India\, fearing she is haunted by a dark spell cast by an artist to whom she had once turned for intimacy and inspiration. Sunny\, a struggling journalist resettled in New York City\, is attempting to flee his imperious mother and the violence of his warring clan. Uncertain of their future\, Sonia and Sunny embark on a search for happiness together as they confront the many alienations of our modern world.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/2026-tournament-of-titles/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T113000
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer’s Association -  Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nIf 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.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/alzheimers-association-empowered-caregiver-communicating-effectively-and-responding-to-dementia-related-behaviors/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
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SUMMARY:Writers' Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/writers-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20251210T173823Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the St. Louis Entrepreneur Community presented with the SBDC
DESCRIPTION: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? \nRegister 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.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/navigating-the-st-louis-entrepreneur-community/
LOCATION:Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63122
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T200000
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SUMMARY:Pandora's Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nJanuary 14 Wicked The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the west by Gregory Maguire   \n\n\n\nFebruary 11 The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie \n\n\n\nMarch 11 The Fire Keeper’s Daughter by Angeline Bouley \n\n\n\nApril 8 Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/pandoras-book-club-4/2026-04-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20251202T215631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T191632Z
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SUMMARY:Good Yarns
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/good-yarns/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63122
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20251209T162535Z
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SUMMARY:Plant MD
DESCRIPTION: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! 
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/plant-doctor/2026-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
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SUMMARY:Book Club At the End of the Universe
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/book-club-at-the-end-of-the-universe-7/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T150000
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SUMMARY:Mystery Readers Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nApril 15 The Dentist by Tim Sullivan
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/mystery-readers-book-club-9/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
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SUMMARY:Community for Understanding and Hope Book Group
DESCRIPTION:This month we are reading Forest of Noise: Poems by Mosab Abu Toha and Rifqa by Mohammed El-Kurd  \n\n\n\nCopies 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! \n\n\n\nIn 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 \n\n\n\nThis group is co-sponsored by Kirkwood Public Library.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/community-for-understanding-and-hope-book-group-7/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T200000
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SUMMARY:Adult Craft: Pressed Flower Art
DESCRIPTION:Create a work of art using watercolors and pressed flowers. Please only sign up one time.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/adult-craft-pressed-flower-art/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T193000
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SUMMARY:Applied Leadership Pathways: Leading & Adapting Change
DESCRIPTION: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 \nApplied Leadership Pathways (ALPS) speaker sessions are open to the public. No registration required\, just show up. Learn More about the ALPS Program.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/applied-leadership-pathways-leading-adapting-change/
LOCATION:Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63122
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20251204T211634Z
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SUMMARY:Memory Café: Have Harmonica\, Will Travel
DESCRIPTION: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 \n\n\n\nIf 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.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/memory-cafe-have-harmonica-will-travel/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20251202T220448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T145431Z
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SUMMARY:Open-Mic Poetry and more!
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/open-mic-poetry-and-more-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20251206T220953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T174138Z
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SUMMARY:The Amblin’ Audiobook Club
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWe’ll leave promptly at 12:15 and be back at 12:45. \n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/the-amblin-audiobook-club/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20251218T213546Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Startup Office Hours: Get Expert Advice for Your New Business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis interactive Q&A session is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs looking for advice on topics like business strategy\, funding\, marketing\, operations\, and more. Whether you need help refining your business idea\, understanding the startup landscape\, or overcoming a specific challenge\, this is your chance to get real-time insights tailored to your needs. \nRegistration Required in order to get the zoom link. This event takes place on the last Wednesday of every month.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/virtual-startup-office-hours-3/
LOCATION:Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63122
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20251205T183918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T183920Z
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SUMMARY:Pop Culture Trivia
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/pop-culture-trivia/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20260331T164838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T164840Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club At the End of the Universe
DESCRIPTION:Join as we discuss\, Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. This is an in person event and will take place in the meeting room at the lower level of the library.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/book-club-at-the-end-of-the-universe-4/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20260309T210813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T211116Z
UID:10001962-1778094000-1778099400@kplmo.org
SUMMARY:One Author\, One Kirkwood with Kashana Cauley
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening with acclaimed author and television writer Kashana Cauley\, the featured guest for this year’s One Author\, One Kirkwood community read. Cauley will discuss her newest novel\, The Payback\, a sharp and entertaining story that has earned widespread praise since its publication in July 2025. The novel was named one of NPR and Electric Literature’s Best Books of the Year and was also recognized as a Best Book of Summer 2025 by outlets including the Boston Globe\, Vanity Fair\, and Publishers Weekly\, as well as an New York Times Editor’s Choice. \n\n\n\nCauley is also the author of The Survivalists\, published in 2023 and named a Best Book of the Year by the BBC\, the Today Show\, Vogue\, and many others. In addition to her fiction\, she is an accomplished television writer who has written for The Great North\, Pod Save America on HBO\, and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Her essays and commentary have appeared in major publications such as The Atlantic\, Esquire\, The New Yorker\, Pitchfork\, Rolling Stone\, and the New York Times\, where she was previously a contributing opinion writer. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear Cauley talk about her writing\, career\, and the ideas behind her work. Whether you’ve read The Payback or The Survivalists\, discovered her through her essays or television writing\, or are simply looking to learn more about today’s most exciting voices in fiction\, this event is a chance to engage with a dynamic storyteller and join the community conversations around this year’s One Author\, One Kirkwood selection. \n\n\n\nLimited quantities of Kashana Cauley’s latest book\, The Payback\, will be available for attendees on a first come\, first serve basis. \n\n\n\n\nGet Free Tickets
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/one-author-one-kirkwood-with-kashana-cauley/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20250725T162845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T191853Z
UID:10001471-1778158800-1778162400@kplmo.org
SUMMARY:Reader's Circle Book Club
DESCRIPTION:This Month’s book is Horse by Geraldine Brooks. \n\n\n\nOur 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.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/readers-circle-book-club-6/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20260330T203546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T203549Z
UID:10002034-1778248800-1778252400@kplmo.org
SUMMARY:Ready for Anything: A Guide to Emergency Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:Be prepared\, not panicked. Join representatives from the St. Louis County Office of Emergency Management for Ready for Anything: A Guide to Emergency Preparedness. This informative program will walk you through practical steps to stay safe before\, during\, and after an emergency. Learn how to build effective emergency kits (for home and car)\, create a personalized plan\, and understand special considerations for families\, pets\, and unique needs. We’ll also cover 12 key ways to prepare\, how to stay informed during a crisis\, and the vital role the Office of Emergency Management plays in keeping our community safe.   \nRegister below to receive reminders or get notified of changes.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/ready-for-anything-a-guide-to-emergency-preparedness/
LOCATION:Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63122
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20251209T162535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T191846Z
UID:10002064-1778328000-1778331600@kplmo.org
SUMMARY:Plant MD
DESCRIPTION: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! 
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/plant-doctor/2026-05-09/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20260401T214528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T214530Z
UID:10002025-1778333400-1778338800@kplmo.org
SUMMARY:First Impact Keeping Your Teen Driver Safe-Keep
DESCRIPTION:Parents with their teen drivers are welcome to participate in the “First Impact – Keeping your Teen Driver Safe” presentation. This informative 60-90-minute session is offered free of charge and is designed to assist parents in mentoring and supporting their novice drivers through the pre-permit and license process while also gaining insights into the Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) law. Sign-up required. Use QRcode below or click image below  –  to sign-up. \nLocation: Kirkwood Public Library
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/first-impact-keeping-your-teen-driver-safe-keep/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Teen Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20260331T194120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T194123Z
UID:10002069-1778526000-1778529600@kplmo.org
SUMMARY:Author Talk: Bill Clevlen\, Presidential Road Trips: 100 Places To Experience The History of American Presidents
DESCRIPTION:  \nGet ready to hit the road and discover 100 places where American presidents made history! From the birthplace of George Washington to the train depot where Jimmy Carter launched his presidential campaign\, this fun travel guide will help you plan an unforgettable American history lesson! Explore the homes where future presidents spent their formative years and the retreats where they relaxed\, entertained\, and made consequential decisions. This ultimate presidential road trip includes mansions\, museums\, grave sites\, monuments\, memorials\, historic landmarks\, and more!
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/author-talk-bill-clevlen-presidential-road-trips-100-places-to-experience-the-history-of-american-presidents/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20260331T191139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T191139Z
UID:10002052-1778698800-1778702400@kplmo.org
SUMMARY:Pandora's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The list below are the books we will be discussing every month between May to August.  We meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 7 pm. \n\n\n\nMay 13  The Payback by Kashana Cualey \n\n\n\nJune 10  The New Kid by Jerry Craft \n\n\n\nJuly 8   Cinderella is Dead by Kaylynn Bayron \n\n\n\nAugust 12  Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/pandoras-book-club-7/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20251202T215631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T191632Z
UID:10002056-1778785200-1778790600@kplmo.org
SUMMARY:Good Yarns
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/good-yarns/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63122
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20260331T180946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T180947Z
UID:10002046-1779285600-1779289200@kplmo.org
SUMMARY:Mystery Readers Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The list below are the books we will be discussing every month between May – August 2026.  We meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 2 pm. \n\n\n\nMay 20  The Postscripts Murders by Elly Griffiths \n\n\n\nJune 17  This is Not a Game by Kelly Mullen \n\n\n\nJuly 15  The Grave Tattoo by Val McDermid \n\n\n\nAugust 19  The Librarians by Sherry Thomas
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/mystery-readers-book-club-4/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20250923T150341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T150343Z
UID:10001631-1779390000-1779395400@kplmo.org
SUMMARY:Community for Understanding and Hope Book Group
DESCRIPTION:This month we are reading We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza \n\n\n\nCopies 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! \n\n\n\nIn 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 \n\n\n\nThis group is co-sponsored by Kirkwood Public Library.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/community-for-understanding-and-hope-book-group-8/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20260401T224442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T224556Z
UID:10002091-1779544800-1779548400@kplmo.org
SUMMARY:Game Day: Crossword Puzzle Races
DESCRIPTION:Get your game on at KPL! On this game day\, we will be doing Crossword Puzzle Races. This is an adult event and registration is not required.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/game-day-crossword-puzzle-races/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134716
CREATED:20260330T204300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T204304Z
UID:10002035-1779991200-1779994800@kplmo.org
SUMMARY:Applied Leadership Pathways: Present with Power
DESCRIPTION:Great leaders know how to captivate a room and communicate ideas that inspire action. In this session\, learn techniques to craft impactful presentations that engage your audience\, tell a compelling story\, and leave a lasting impression. From structuring your message to delivering it with confidence and authenticity\, discover how to present with clarity\, purpose\, and power. Presented by Scott Chadwick.  \nApplied Leadership Pathways (ALPS) speaker sessions are open to the public. No registration required\, just show up. Learn More about the ALPS Program.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/applied-leadership-pathways-present-with-power/
LOCATION:Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63122
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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