Storytime
Monday, April 22, 2024. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Learn More
Monday, April 22, 2024. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.
Monday, April 22, 2024 Ages 6 – 12 years Time 4:00-5:00 pm Make a wind chime. Get creative and crafty after school! With a focus on found materials, we'll try new techniques and make unique projects each month.
Monday, April 29, 2024. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.
Summer Reading starts on May 18 and will continue to August 12. Join us for the Bubble bus, kids crafts, games and more. The theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library. Musical Guest: Mississippi Crossing! Register to start your Summer Reading Adventure! Age: All Ages
First Art at Home May 30, 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...
Monday, June 3, 2024. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.
Ooh la la! It's time for high tea with the poshest kids in town! Like Fancy Nancy and her best friend, Bree, dress to impress. You can even bring your favorite doll! You bring the style, we'll provide the "tea", snacks and stories. It will be extraordinary! Ages: 3-6 with...
Reading Buddies. Children entering grades 1-4 that are all level of readers, may apply to participate in KPL's Summer Reading Buddies program, which pairs them with a teen volunteer Big Buddy for one-on-one reading time over four weekly sessions throughout the summer. Please note due to scheduling logistics, little buddies will not...
One man, one guitar, and a whole lot of fun! Babaloo, the award-winning kids’ musician is bringing bubbles, bean bags, giant balloons, beatboxing, bucket-drumming, and a bunch of wacky songs. Everybody participates, and everybody has a great time (even grownups)! Location: Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, 210 E Monroe Ave, Kirkwood,...
Thursday, June 6, 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!
Instructors from the Saint Louis Chess Club will teach chess fundamentals while incorporating critical thinking, planning and logic. Each 4-week session has the same curriculum, so please register for only one. Ages: 8-12 Sign-up required. This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under...
Instructors from the Saint Louis Chess Club will teach chess fundamentals while incorporating critical thinking, planning and logic. Each 4-week session has the same curriculum, so please register for only one. Ages: 8-12 Sign-up required. This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under...
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.
Join us for the ribbon cutting of our newly renovated garden space on Wednesday, Sept 18 @ 11:30AM
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.