Library Closed for Independence Day
2026-07-04 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago)

Library Closed for Father's Day
2026-06-21 00:00 - 23:59

Library Closed for Juneteenth
2026-06-19 00:00 - 23:59

Community for Understanding and Hope Book Group
2026-06-18 19:00 - 20:30
This month we are reading The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

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.

Library Closed for Memorial Day
2026-05-24 00:00 - 2026-05-25 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Good Yarns
2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-12 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
2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-11 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

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.

Library Closed for Easter Sunday
2026-04-05 00:00 - 23:59

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.

Memory Café: Mapping St. Louis
2026-03-27 10:30 - 11:30
Join Andrew Hahn author of the book Mapping St. Louis as he uses maps through the years to chart the history of St. Louis from its founding in the 1760’s to present day. We will also spend a little time reminiscing about favorite places in our own history that may have gone away. This will be an informative and interesting event for everyone! 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.

Life Drawing (Non-instructional)
2026-03-22 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.

Puzzle Swap!
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:00
Calling all jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts! Bring your gently used or new puzzles to exchange with other jigsaw puzzle fans between 1-3 pm on Saturday March 21, 2026. Hang out and help with a community jigsaw puzzle.

Community for Understanding and Hope Book Group
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:30
This month we are reading Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

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
2026-03-18 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.

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

April 15 The Dentist by Tim Sullivan

2026 Tournament of Titles
2026-03-14 00:00 - 2026-04-10 23:59
Which book will take this year’s KPL crown as best-beloved? Vote for your favorite every week and see who wins it all!

Getting Started with Ancestry Library Edition
2026-03-08 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.)

The Un-Book Club
2026-03-05 18:30 - 20:30
Like to talk about what you’re reading with other people, but don’t have time to join a monthly book group? Want to tell everyone about the best series on TV or the most interesting podcast you found? Looking for something new to read? Come to the library and find your next favorite. thing! Registration recommended.

Reader's Circle Book Club
2026-03-05 13:00 - 14:00
This Month’s book is The Measure by Nikki Erlick.

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.
