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...
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...
Upcycle puzzle pieces to create a Fall wall hanging! Space is limited Registration Required
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...
Kirkwood Public Library invites everyone to participate in a citywide and community-wide read-in on Monday, October 2 to kick off Banned Books Week. Hang out in the library or on the library lawn with your favorite book and a blanket and Let Freedom READ. Don’t forget to post to social...
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...
