Events for week of June 8, 2026

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....

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...

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...

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 -...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.