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...
Join us as we discuss We Are Satellites by Sarah Pinkser on Tuesday, October 3rd @ 7 PM. This event takes place on Zoom. Please enter your email to receive the Zoom link for the event. The Zoom link will be emailed to you an hour before the event starts.
The Kirkwood Public Library and the Kirkwood Historical Society welcome author, architect, and historian John C. Guenther on October 5, 2023, to discuss his new book, The Gateway Arch: An Illustrated Timeline. The book takes a chronological look at the historical foundations of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, beginning in...
Downtown West : Join Kathy Schrenk, author of the new book, “Kirkwood: A Walk Through History,” to enjoy a tour through the Downtown West neighborhood of Kirkwood. The walk will start at Kirkwood Park and include a 190-year-old cemetery, an historic church, and classic residential architecture. You will also be...
Most people don't believe in monsters, but you know the truth. They're real, and it's your task to bring them down. Protect the townsfolk of the small town of Lone Oak and hunt down the monster in this table-top role playing game! No experience required, character sheets will be available....
Join us for a discussion of All Boys Aren't Blue By George M. Johnson
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.
This year’s annual One Author One Kirkwood author is Morgan Talty! Morgan Talty is a citizen of the Penobscot Indian Nation where he grew up. Named one of Narrative’s “30 Below 30,” Talty’s work has appeared in The Georgia Review, Shenandoah, TriQuarterly, Narrative Magazine, LitHub, and elsewhere. He lives in...
Eileen Spinner, bereavement specialist and coordinator of the Lumina Life Review program will be here to discuss end of life review activities that can be done by seniors or family members of seniors making end of life arrangements. End of life reviews can be a meaningful and creative way to...
Mound City Chronicle is more than a series of images of St. Louis. It is testament to a path made through the city at this moment; a path meant to investigate my place and my impact here, and the history of those things (like the Mississippi River, cultural forces claim,...
Learn how to create amazing graphics, social media posts, and even flyers using Canva. This is a hands-on program that will walk you through the basics of Canva. Registrations required.
Loaded Topics Monday, October 16, 2023. 7:00-8:00 PM Loaded Topics Many of us have scarring memories from when our parents sat us down for serious talks. Now that we're parents, we know that we want to do things differently, but we're just not sure how. In this session,...
