First Art at Home March 28, 2024. Ages 18 months-4 years. Introduce your little one to the tactile wonders of paint, glue and more with these easy at home art based activities! Recommended for 18 months to age 4. Sign up to pick up your supply bag. Pick up by Thursday of the...
Thursday, April 4, 2024 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!
Create Your Own Story Workshop Saturday, April 6, 2024. Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Ages: 7-12. Have you ever read a book you loved so much you wish you wrote it? Come write and draw your own favorite picture books with us! Sign- up recommended but not required
At Home Family Book Club Kit. April 8, 2024. Ages 8-12 and family. Family Book Club Kits will include a copy of the book and some discussion questions as well as a few treats. Members of your family can read the book and share ideas and discuss at home. Growing Pangs by Kathryn...
Protect Your Peeps Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Ages: 8-12. How many Peeps can you protect? Kids will use a variety of materials to create a raft and see how many Peeps they can keep afloat. We will also conduct a Peeps taste test and see which flavors...
Join us for fun and easy cooking for kids. This is hands on cooking. We will be using knives and a hot stove. Age: 6-12 Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Date: April 10, 2024 Sign-up is required.
Thursday, April 11, 2024 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!
Join us at Powder Valley to observe the night sky with telescopes and binoculars. We'll also go on a night hike to observe wildlife, and kids will get the chance to study "moon rocks" just like scientists do! Registration Required Age: Families Time: 7:00 PM Date: Monday, April 15,...
Play with STEM - Paper Inflatables Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Ages: 7-12. Join us once a month to make your own cool STEM invention by testing and playing around with tools provided by the library The Kirkwood Library has been selected as one of the MIT Media...
Food for Fines - March 24-30
Donate canned/boxed item for $1 off your fines up to $25. No glass, expired, or heavily dented items. Applies to Kirkwood fines 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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