Children’s After School Cooking
Children’s After School Cooking
Join us for fun and easy cooking for kids. This is hands on cooking. Age: 6-12 Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Date: Sept. 13, 2023 Sign-up is required.
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Join us for fun and easy cooking for kids. This is hands on cooking. Age: 6-12 Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Date: Sept. 13, 2023 Sign-up is required.
Thursday, September 14, 2023 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!
If you knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroider, or do any other fiber crafts, unwind at our Tuesday night 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.
September 17-September 23 Ages 12-18. Come to the teen room each month to make a new craft. This month we will be making felt cord holders.
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. Registration is required in order to attend. Use the form below to register.
Sunday, September 17 at 2:30-4:00 pm. Teen Advisory Board: We are a group of teens (ages 12-18) who share ideas for teen programs, teen room activities, teen games, and of course, books. We always include a fun activity and treats at each of our monthly gatherings. We meet the first...
Join us for a discussion of The Last Remains by Elly Griffiths. This meeting will take place in person at the library. Masks are recommended for this in person event.
Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 9:30 am. Age 6 months to 2 years. Join us for a story, play stations geared to little ones, and the opportunity to meet other families.
This month’s meeting will select books for the rest of the year. 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 joyweesemoll@yahoo.com...
Join us as Cristhian Flores Trujillo, the Site Conservation Education Representative at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, discusses the ancient city of Cahokia, a site in present-day Illinois which was inhabited by Native Americans from about 700 to 1400. An ancient metropolis, it was an artistic, cultural, and power center...
Join us at Powder Valley for Birds and Pollinators in our Garden! Our wildflower gardens should be blooming well by that time, so it will be a great time to take a wildflower hike to look for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds at Powder Valley. We'll also make bird feeders to...
Delve into the captivating history behind Native food as our knowledgeable presenters share the cultural significance, connections to the land, and ancestral influences that shape these traditional recipes. This is an immersive program that combines food demonstrations, enlightening talks, and captivating storytelling to explore the origins and traditions behind Indigenous...
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...
Parenting with Big Emotions Monday, September 25, 2023. 7:00-8:00 PM Parenting with Big Emotions Handling tantrums and angry outbursts can be one of the most difficult jobs for a parent. Our kids are experiencing sensory overload (and so are we!). We'll talk through ways to keep our own sense...
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Ages 6 – 12 years Time 4-5 pm Hobbies can expand our thoughts, build on skills, help us relax, or inspire us! Join our new after school series Hobby Quest, where we'll introduce you to a new hobby that might just become your next big interest. This month...
Upcycle puzzle pieces to create a Fall wall hanging! Space is limited Registration Required
Thursday, September 28, 2023 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!
Chickasaw Nations Productions presents two films on prominent Chickasaw women. Bearer of the Morning: The Life of Te Ata Thompson Fisher follows the life Chickasaw performer and advocate, Te Ata Thompson Fisher, who traveled the globe and met with countless leaders to perform Chickasaw tales, preserve the culture, and overturn...
Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's; the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia; stages and risk factors; current research and treatments available for some symptoms; and Alzheimer's Association resources.
The Library & Research Center has a wealth of resources to help you learn about the history of your house and its former inhabitants. These resources include city directories, census records, neighborhood histories, photographs, and maps. See examples of them and learn how to begin using them to research the...
Curious about why some books get banned or challenged? Did you know that books like The Bluest Eye, The Kite Runner, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Holy Bible were among the most challenged books in the 2010 - 2019 decade? Take part in our book tasting from October 1st...
Summer Reading Begins May 18th. Join Us for a Kick-Off Celebration beginning at 10 AM.
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Group 2: Youth Services Event Volunteer: This is perfect for someone that wants to help us put on events for kids and teens! Duties include program preparation, helping at specific events such as storytime, and assisting during library programs with staff.
Group 3: Behind the Scenes Volunteer: A fit if you enjoy independent projects like shelving books, helping us keep the room inviting and tidy, refilling book displays, helping with behind the scenes Summer Reading prep including couponing, supply preparation, and more!
Group 4: Office Assistant: Work in the library admin office on light clerical duties such as scanning and stickering books. Great if you want some office/organizing experience!
Group 5: Mural Project: Help us design a library mural on the outside fence. If you love creative projects, painting and teamwork, this group is for you!
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The Kirkwood Public Library maintains a meeting room for Library sponsored programs consistent with its mission “to inspire a lifelong commitment to learning and creativity, for a more prosperous and connected community.” The Kirkwood Public Library welcomes outside organizations or individuals interested in presenting at the Library. Events must be offered virtually and may be done so at the discretion of library managers. This selection will be based on public service needs and other activities scheduled.