Kirkwood Public Library

Spanish Storytime
2026-07-27 10:30 - 11:15 (America/Chicago)
Monday, July 27, 2026. Ages 2-5 years

Bring your little ones to learn Spanish! Hear some stories, sing songs, and do some activities

with Gaby from Parents as Teachers.
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.

Life Drawing (Non-instructional)
2026-07-26 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.

Digital Art-Registration Required
2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:00
Sign-up required.
Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm For ages: 10-18 Learn about making art digitally with an iPad and Apple Pencil! With prompts for drawing ideas and the openness to create whatever participants want, this is a great program for artists curious in exploring digital art techniques. There will be a walkthrough on how to use the drawing program Procreate, followed by time for the artists to work on their own pieces and ask for help as needed. This drop in program is designed for young artists and teens to get a taste of how to create digital art on an iPad, with the help of a professional artist.
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.

Playdoh Friday-Registration Required
2026-07-24 10:00 - 11:00
Smoosh, roll, squeeze and create with play-doh!
Sign-up required.

Ages 2 - 5 years

Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Date: Friday, July 24, 2026

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.

Applied Leadership Pathways: Courageous Conversations
2026-07-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Kirkwood Public Library, 140 E. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood, MO, 63122, United States
Difficult conversations are often the ones that matter most. This session explores 13 guiding principles to help you approach challenging discussions with clarity, empathy, and confidence. Learn how to ground your conversations in purpose, choose your emotions wisely, and open dialogue with an inquiry mindset. Through practical strategies—like focusing on facts, maintaining consistency, and preserving relationships—you’ll gain the tools to communicate honestly while fostering trust and understanding. Presented by Mike Bynum.
Applied Leadership Pathways (ALPS) speaker sessions are open to the public. No registration required, just show up. Learn More about the ALPS Program.

D and D Character Design-Registration Required
2026-07-23 16:00 - 17:30
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm For ages: 12-18
Sign-up required Take the first step into your D&D adventure! Join us in the teen room to supply you with the tools and info you will need to create your very own character for the worlds most popular role playin game!
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
2026-07-23 09:30 - 10:00
Thursday, July 23, 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 you arrive.

Wacky Wednesday - Happy Faces
2026-07-22 10:30 - 11:15
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:30 am.
Wacky Wednesdays at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.
Dinosaurs meet TV game show. Join host Denny Ray Burn & D-Rex for fun and games with a pre-historic twist.
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.

Yoga with Grace- Registration Required
2026-07-21 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 21 @ 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.

Stuffie Sleepover-Registration Required
2026-07-21 00:00 - 23:59
Drop off your stuffed animal on July 21 for a library sleepover! We will have a night of fun, playing games, meeting new friends and getting up to all kinds of shenanigans!
We will meet up on July 23 at 2-3 pm for a storytime and slideshow of all the fun your stuffie had!
One stuffed animal per child.
Sign-up required. Sign-up each child separately.
Ages: 4-12

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.

Teen Cooking with Lydia Gwin - Registration Required
2026-07-20 17:00 - 19:00
Sign-up required
Learn how to make fun foods with Chef Lydia GwinYou will be making Studio Ghibli themed foods - Totoro Onigiri, Soot Sprite Brownies, Spirited Away Sandos
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm For ages: 12-18
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.

Kids Cooking with Lydia Gwin-Registration Required
2026-07-20 13:00 - 15:00
Sign-up is required.

You will be making Studio Ghibli themed foods - Totoro Onigiri, Soot Sprite Brownies, Spirited Away Sandos
Age: 8 -12 Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Date: Monday, July 20, 2026

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.

Storytime
2026-07-20 10:30 - 11:15
Monday, July 20, 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 you arrive.

Mobsters and Mocktails
2026-07-19 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for a sipping trip to the 1920’s as we explore life in Kirkwood during Prohibition. With alcohol restricted, mobsters and speakeasies became part of everyday life. We’ll explore the history of the era while you sample four thoughtfully crafted mocktails. Registration required

Game Day: Jigsaw Puzzle Races
2026-07-18 14:00 - 15:00
Get your game on at KPL! On this game day, we will be doing Jigsaw Puzzle Races. This is an adult event and registration is not required.

CANCELED - Jurassic Spelling Bee
2026-07-18 10:00 - 11:00
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED
Are you a spell-o-saurus? Participate in this fun spelling bee themed around the prehistoric era!
Sign-up Required.
All Ages

Date: Saturday, July18, 2026
Time: 10 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.

Owl Pellet Dissection
2026-07-17 13:00 - 14:00
Friday, July 17, 2026.
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm For ages: 12-18
Sign-up required Find out what a favorite nocturnal predator had for dinner in this classic biology lab. Teens will dissect owl pellets and reconstruct the skeletons of animals inside to discover what the owls have been eating.
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.

Community for Understanding and Hope Book Group
2026-07-16 19:00 - 20:30
This month we are reading The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis by Maria Smilios

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.

Pokemon Club-Registration Required
2026-07-16 16:00 - 17:00
Pokemon Club July 16, 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
2026-07-16 09:30 - 10:00
Thursday, July 16, 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 you arrive.

First Art at Home-Registration Required
2026-07-16 00:00 - 23:59
First Art at Home
July 16, 2026. Ages 18 months-4 years. Introduce your little one to the tactile wonders of paint, glue and more with these easy at home art based activities! Recommended for 18 months to age 4. Sign up to pick up your supply bag. You will be emailed about pick-up.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 when you arrive.

Mystery Readers Book Club
2026-07-15 14:00 - 15:00
The list below are the books we will be discussing every month between Mau - August. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 2 pm.

May 20 The Postscripts Murders by Elly Griffiths

June 17 This is Not a Game by Kelly Mullen

July 15 The Grave Tattoo by Val McDermid

August 19 The Librarians by Sherry Thomas

Wacky Wednesday - Jackie and Papa Wright
2026-07-15 10:30 - 11:15
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:30 am.
Wacky Wednesdays at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.
Experience Jackie & Papa Wright’s adaptation of the classic Aesop fable that teaches everyone to be kind even
if he or she is small!
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.

Beatboxing lessons with "Skippy the Drum Machine"-Registration Required
2026-07-13 18:00 - 19:00
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.
