Kirkwood Public Library

Storytime
2026-04-20 10:30 - 11:15 (America/Chicago)
Monday, April 20, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.

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

Sensory Storytime
2026-04-15 10:30 - 11:15
Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Time: 10:30 am Ages 2-5 years Join us for sensory storytime geared to ages 2-5.
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.

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.

Storytime
2026-04-13 10:30 - 11:15
Monday, April 13, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.

Lego Club
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-28 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.

Plant Doctor
2026-04-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-14 12:00 - 13:00
Worried you don’t have the green thumb? Hesitant to start a garden? Can’t seem to keep your plant friends alive inside? Stop by the Plant Doctor table in the lobby of the Kirkwood Public Library! MoBot Master Gardener volunteers will be here to answer any gardening or houseplant questions!

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
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

Navigating the St. Louis Entrepreneur Community presented with the SBDC
2026-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122
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?
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.

Writers' Workshop
2026-04-07 19:00 - 19:30
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.

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.

Storytime
2026-04-06 10:30 - 11:15
Monday, April 6, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.

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

Virtual Legal Clinic for Small Businesses
2026-04-02 17:00 - 19:00
If you’re just starting out in the business or nonprofit world and have questions for a lawyer, we’re hosting a legal clinic! Available by appointment, this virtual event will take place on zoom where you’ll meet one-on-one with a lawyer in a 30 minute session.
Registration is required in order to attend. Please select your top two session times and we will email you to confirm. Use the form below to register.

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.

Storytime
2026-03-30 10:30 - 11:15
Monday, March 30, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.

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.

Adult Craft: Lily Bouquet
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00
Create a bouquet of lilies using pipe cleaners.. Please only sign up one time.

Storytime
2026-03-23 10:30 - 11:15
Monday, March 23, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.

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

Storytime
2026-03-16 10:30 - 11:15
Monday, March 16, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.

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!
