Beatboxing lessons with "Skippy the Drum Machine"-Registration Required
2026-07-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Monday, July 13, 2026.
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm For ages: 12-18
Sign-up required Come learn some beatboxing with Luke "Skippy" Harbur, a full-time performer, producer and educator who specializes in vocal percussion/beatboxing.
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.
Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library's story. By participating, you consent to Kirkwood Public Library using these images in print and digital materials, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when you arrive.

Storytime
2026-07-13 10:30 - 11:15
Monday, July 13, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.
Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library’s story. By participating, you consent to Kirkwood Public Library using these images in print and digital materials, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when when you arrive.

At Home Family Book Club-Registration Required
2026-07-13 00:00 - 23:59
At Home Family Book Club Kit. July 13, 2026. Ages 8-12 and family. The Exact Location for Home by Kate Messner is the book for this month. You will be emailed about pick-up. Sign up required.

St. Louis Sites Unseen with Amanda Clark, Public Historian
2026-07-12 14:00 - 15:00
Explore all the ways geology and history combine in St. Louis, from caves and sinkholes to tunnels and mines. Learn about the fascinating world hiding underneath St. Louis.

Charcoal Drawing-Registration Required
2026-07-11 14:00 - 16:00
Charcoal is a messy and exciting drawing material that allows artists to create a wide range of values and textures! In this short program, we will experiment with vine charcoal, charcoal sticks, and pencils as well as tools like blending stumps and shammys! Young artists will come away with new experience in this fun material!
Sign-up Required.
Ages: 10-13

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: 2 pm - 4 pm

Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library's story. By participating, you consent to Kirkwood Public Library using these images in print and digital materials, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when you arrive.

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.

Plant MD
2026-07-11 12:00 - 14:00
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!

Silly Saturdays - Babaloo
2026-07-11 10:30 - 11:15
Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:30 am.
Silly Saturdays at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.
One man, one guitar, and a whole lot of fun! Babaloo, the award-winning kids’ musician is bringing bubbles, bean bags, giant balloons, beatboxing, bucket-drumming, and a bunch of wacky songs.
Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library’s story. By participating, you consent to Kirkwood Public Library using these images in print and digital materials, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when you arrive.

Good Yarns
2026-07-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Kirkwood Public Library, 140 E. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood, MO, 63122, United States
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.

Ukulele Class w/ Uke 66-Registration Required
2026-07-09 14:00 - 15:30
Sign-up Required.
Come learn the ukulele from Rick and Karen of Uke 66. There is no prior experience required for this workshop. You will learn the basics of handling, tuning, strumming, and playing chords that are fundamental to the songs people love to sing together. Ukulele's will be provided.

July 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Ages: 10-18

Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library's story. By participating, you consent to Kirkwood Public Library using these images in print and digital materials, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when you arrive.

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.

Books for Babies
2026-07-09 09:30 - 10:00
Thursday, July 9, 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!
Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library’s story. By participating, you consent to Kirkwood Public Library using these images in print and digital materials, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when when you arrive.

Pandora's Book Club
2026-07-08 19:00 - 20:00
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.

May 13 The Payback by Kashana Cualey

June 10 The New Kid by Jerry Craft

July 8 Cinderella is Dead by Kaylynn Bayron

August 12 Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Using AI for Marketing Your Small Business presented by the SBDC
2026-07-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Kirkwood Public Library, 140 E. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood, MO, 63122, United States
AI is transforming marketing. Discover how to leverage readily available AI tools to boost your small business. In this session, you'll learn actionable strategies for content creation, social media marketing, customer engagement, and data analysis – all designed to increase efficiency and drive real growth.
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.

Wacky Wednesday - Mad Science
2026-07-08 10:30 - 11:15
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:30 am.
Wacky Wednesdays at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.
Tune into learning with exciting demonstrations and experiments, including the surprisingly
loud dinosaur-in-a-can, the singing pipe and a kid-created thunderstorm.
Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library’s story. By participating, you consent to Kirkwood Public Library using these images in print and digital materials, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when you arrive.

Book Club At the End of the Universe
2026-07-07 19:00 - 20:00
Join as we discuss, The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett. This is an in person event and will take place in the meeting room at the lower level of the library.

Yoga with Grace-Registration Required
2026-07-07 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 - 4 years
Tuesday, July 7 @ 9:30 am

Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library's story. By participating, you consent to Kirkwood Public Library using these images in print and digital materials, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when you arrive.

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.

T-Rex Tea Party-Registration Required
2026-07-06 15:30 - 16:30
Put on your fancy clothes or dino attire (if you’d like) and join us for a spot of tea. We will have themed crafts, snacks and fun for all dinosaur enthusiasts!
Sign-up required. Sign-up each child separately.

Ages 2 - 5 years
Monday, July 6 @ 3:30 PM

Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library's story. By participating, you consent to Kirkwood Public Library using these images in print and digital materials, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when you arrive.

Storytime
2026-07-06 10:30 - 11:15
Monday, July 6, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.
Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library’s story. By participating, you consent to Kirkwood Public Library using these images in print and digital materials, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when when you arrive.

Family Cooking with Lydia Gwin-Registration Required
2026-07-05 14:00 - 16:00
Family Cooking July 5, 2026.
Time: 2-4 PM Pickling - learn how to make your own pickles - not just for cucumbers. We'll learn about 3 different brines, add-ins, and ways to help preserve this summer's produce. Leave with a jar of your own homemade pickles
Sign up required.
Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library's story. By participating, you consent to Kirkwood Public Library using these images in print and digital materials, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when you arrive.

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 Independence Day
2026-07-04 00:00 - 23:59

Indigenous Connections to the Land
2026-07-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Kirkwood Public Library, 140 E. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood, MO, 63122, United States
Many St. Louisans are unaware of the local Native American history and the relationship they had with the land for thousands of years. Eric Pinto (Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians/Zuni) is a local Native community member who will share archaeological and Indigenous perspectives on the local Native American history of St. Louis.
Register below to receive reminders or get notified of changes.
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.

Pokemon Club-Registration Required
2026-07-02 16:00 - 17:00
Pokemon Club July 2, 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.
Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library's story. By participating, you consent to Kirkwood Public Library using these images in print and digital materials, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when you arrive.

Books for Babies
2026-07-02 09:30 - 10:00
Thursday, July 2, 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!
Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library’s story. By participating, you consent to Kirkwood Public Library using these images in print and digital materials, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when when you arrive.

Stuffed Animal Taxidermy-Registration Required
2026-07-01 14:00 - 16:00
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm For ages: 12-18
Sign-up required Using old, well-loved stuffed animals, give your faux furry friends a new “life” by turning them into a DIY home decoration.
Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library's story. By participating, you consent to Kirkwood Public Library using these images in print and digital materials, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when you arrive.

Wacky Wednesday - Suzanne Jones
2026-07-01 10:30 - 11:15
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:30 am.
Wacky Wednesdays at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.
Join us for a special event of Native American Storytelling with Suzanne Jones.
Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library’s story. By participating, you consent to Kirkwood Public Library using these images in print and digital materials, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when you arrive.
