Kirkwood Public Library

Virtual Program: Growing & Funding Your Business with SCORE
2026-03-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122
A look at how to grow and funding businesses in the St. Louis area. Will talk about grants, the St. Louis ecosystem and what’s available, and readily accessible resources. This session will be recorded.
Registration is required for those wanting the zoom link, this is a virtual only program. Use the form below to register.

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
2026-03-03 10:30 - 11:30
Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It is a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s; the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia; Alzheimer’s stages and risk factors; current research and treatment options; and Alzheimer’s Association resources. Registration is not required but preferred.

Memory Café: Nourish Your Brain
2026-02-27 10:30 - 11:30
Discover how food choices can support brain health in this engaging session for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Together we’ll explore simple nutrition tips and watch a live cooking demonstration featuring a brain-boosting recipe. Participants will leave with practical ideas and a recipe to enjoy at home, nourishing both memory and well-being. 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.

Adult/ Teen Coloring Club
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:00
Come color with us! We’ll have some coloring pages and markers, crayons, and colored pencils available to use or feel free to bring your own materials. This event is open to teens and adults.

Community for Understanding and Hope Book Group
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:30
This month we are reading Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America by Michael Harriot

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.

Mystery Readers Book Club
2026-02-18 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.

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

Fat Tuesday Tax Celebration w/ Spotted Dog Tax Preparation & WashU Law LITC
2026-02-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122
Taxes meet Mardi Gras! Join us for a festive Fat Tuesday event where you can get your tax questions answered while getting into the Mardi Gras spirit. Who says taxes can’t be fun? Come for the advice, stay for the celebration, and make this tax season a little brighter! 🎭🎉 The WashU Law Low Income Taxpayer Clinic will also be on hand to talk about what they do, and how they can help with taxes too. Good program for both individuals and small businesses. This is not individual tax help, rather general tax questions will be answered.
Register below to get a reminder or in case of changes. Use the form below to register.

Library Closed for President's Day
2026-02-16 00:00 - 23:59

Open-Mic Poetry and more!
2026-02-15 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.

Good Yarns
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-08 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.

Pandora's Book Club
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:00, 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

Getting Started with Ancestry Library Edition
2026-02-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-11 14:00 - 15:00
Make an appointment to have one-on-one instruction from a reference librarian on how to get started using Ancestry.com Library Edition, including tips and tricks on how to evaluate records. Please bring any information you have about one grandparent or great-grandparent that you’d like to know more about, so we can start you on your journey. (Appointments will be canceled and not rescheduled if the library is closed due to inclement weather.)

Author talk: Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis: An Illustrated Timeline with John C. Guenther
2026-02-05 19:00 - 20:00
The story of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis covers 352 years of history, illuminating key moments and tracing the development and the establishment of St. Louis, the influence of Catholicism, and the building of the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (the Old Cathedral) (1834), St. John the Apostle & Evangelist (1860), the Pro-Cathedral (1864–1914), and the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis (1914–present).

Highlighting its architectural and structural design and refinements; building construction; the design, installation, and completion of its magnificent mosaics; and 138 key moments in time, all with illustrations, this book offers a chronological look at the historic foundations of one of the great cathedrals of the world.

Starting from the very beginning, when the Marquette and Jolliet Expedition traveled down the Mississippi River in 1673, the story of how this magnificent Cathedral came to be is remarkable.

Join author, architect, and historian John Guenther as he seeks to “connect the dots” of history and takes readers through a visual journey of the key events that led to the building of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis.

Book Club At the End of the Universe
2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:00
Join as we discuss, Blindsight by Peter Watts. This is an in person event and will take place in the meeting room at the lower level of the library.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Reader's Circle Book Club
2026-01-08 13:00 - 14:00
This Month’s book is James by Percival Everett.

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.

Book Club At the End of the Universe
2026-01-06 19:00 - 20:00
Join as we discuss, All the Murmuring Bones by AG Slatter. This is an in person event and will take place in the meeting room at the lower level of the library.

Library Closed for New Year's Day
2026-01-01 00:00 - 23:59

Library Closed for New Year’s Eve
2025-12-31 00:00 - 23:59

Library Closed for Christmas
2025-12-25 00:00 - 23:59
