Books for Babies
Thursday, September 28, 2023 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!
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First Art
First Art Introduce your little one to the tactile wonders of paint, glue and more with these easy at home art based activities. Age: 18 Months - 4 years Time: 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm. Date: September 28, 2023 Sign-up is required.
Film Screening: Women of the Chickasaw Nation
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...
Understand Alzheimer’s and Dementia
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.
If These Walls Could Talk: Researching Your House’s History | Dennis Northcott, Associate Archivist- MO Historical Society
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...
Book Tasting for Banned Books Week
Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122Curious 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...
Banned Books Week Read-In
Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122Kirkwood 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...
Storytime
Monday, October 2, 2023. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.
Book Club at the End of the Universe- October
Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122Join 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.
Playlist Palooza
October 4, 2023 Ages 12-18 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Every book needs a soundtrack. Come create one for your favorite book and share your love of music with others!
Playtime for Little Ones
Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 9:30 am. Age 6 months to 2 years. Join us for a story, play stations geared to little ones, and the opportunity to meet other families.
The Gateway Arch: An Illustrated Timeline with Author John C. Guenther
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...
