Join us as we discuss The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern 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.
Organizing our homes isn’t just a matter of getting out from under the overwhelm, it’s about creating a home that works FOR you! Laura Marrs is a former educator who started Simple Steps Organizing to help people think through what is working and not working for them in their homes and...
Join best-selling author Bri McKoy as she shares her heart behind creating and writing The Cook's Book: Recipes for Keeps and Essential Techniques to Master Every Day Cooking. She'll demonstrate some of her favorite cooking tips as she brings together her viral Lemony Chicken and Potato Soup using an Instant...
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....
Plan to Execute: Outline your execution plan, including Marketing & Sales, Operations, and Milestones and Metrics. In this session we’ll talk about designing your execution section, bringing it all together in an Executive Summary, and crafting a compelling pitch. Registration is recommended to receive updates about meeting changes, and required...
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.
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.
Join us for a discussion of Old God's Time by Sebastian Barry This meeting will take place in person at the library. Masks are recommended for this in person event.
Hot 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! This month’s selection is Jane Crow: The Life of Pauli Murray by Rosalind Rosenberg. In the quest to transform the Kirkwood area...
Join Mike Walters, a certified beer judge and member of the St. Louis Brews home brewing club, to learn a bit about home brewing and maybe a taste or two of home brewed craft beer. This presentation will be an overview of home brewing and not a hands on demonstration....
Food for Fines - March 24-30
Each canned/boxed item donated takes $1 off your fees up to $25. No glass, expired, or heavily dented items. Applies to Kirkwood fees and/or items only.
Group 1: Summer Reading Assistant: Help us give out Summer Reading prizes, create coupon booklets, help patrons sign up for Summer Reading at the public computers, and answer questions about the program.
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.