Music In the Library
Mississippi Crossing will be performing for Summer Reading Kick-Off
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Learn More
Mississippi Crossing will be performing for Summer Reading Kick-Off
Join us for Summer Reading Kickoff, 2023. Your whole family will have fun enjoying: Bubble Bus Music by Mississippi Crossing Decorate and plant your own seed pot with seeds from Mo Dept. of Conservation Games, activities and more! Register for Summer Reading and collect prizes Age: All Ages
Come join us as we take a look at the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ Susannah, by Carlisle Floyd, presented by Gwen Adams Young and innocent, Susannah lives with her brother in a small town in Appalachia. One fateful day, men from her church happen to spot her bathing in...
Build your very own upcycled terrarium. Learn techniques and methods to create interesting visual layers and avoid mold. We’ll incorporate found objects and easy to access natural materials. Each participant will create a terrarium (including a small succulent) in an upcycled jar to take home and enjoy along with the...
Ages 12-18. Doodles & Drinks is a teen drawing club where you’ll receive bi-monthly prompts, experiment with a variety of drawing media, and receive feedback from other artists. Tea and juice will be provided, but feel free to bring your own drink. Registration reccomended but not required.
This is the first day of a 2 day program. The registration below will sign you up for both days. Teens will learn the basics of filmmaking in this two-day session. Participants will work through all phases of production, including brainstorming, location scouting, editing, and music usage. Teens will create one complete...
This is the second day of a 2 day program. Please go to the June 3rd date on the program calendar for sign-up. Teens will learn the basics of filmmaking in this two-day session. Participants will work through all phases of production, including brainstorming, location scouting, editing, and music usage....
Roy St. John’s music career includes a lengthy stint as morning host on St. Louis radio as well as many albums since his Virgin Records release Immigration Declaration. His new album Flight Risk mixes Pop, Americana, and Blues and was recorded in St. Louis. He and accompanist John Webb have...
Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.
Come join us as we take a look at the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ Treemonisha, by Scott Joplin, presented by Ingrid Neuefeind Sometimes out of the deepest tragedy springs the greatest hope. Embark on a life-affirming journey of love and creativity in Scott Joplin’s opera Treemonisha, re-imagined with a...
Storybook Theatre - Acting Class For Grades K-5. Act It Out: This fun introductory course is a hands-on learning experience where students will explore the foundational elements of the theatre through story. Students will engage in imaginative and creative play-acting through the use of making up their own storybook...
Join us as we discuss Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams on Tuesday, June 6th @ 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...
PARDON OUR DIRT : The front lawn of the library is under construction. At this time, access to the library is through the front ramp only.
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.