Events for January 2026
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Sunday, January 4, 2026. Ages 12-18 years Time: 2-3 PM Bring your a favorite book (or two) and we will provide the BLING to bedazzle the cover. Don't have a book, we've got you covered with a limited selection here at the library. |
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Sign-up Required Blending physical activity, mindfulness practices, and social-emotional learning in a supportive, community environment, children explore yoga shapes, singing, reading, and engaging in play that develops both fine and gross motor skills, balance, breathing, and social skills. Sign up for just one session, or all of them. Ages 0 -...
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Join as we discuss, All the Murmuring Bones by AG Slatter. This is an in person event and will take place in the meeting room at the lower level of the library. |
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Thursday, January 8, 2026 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! 
This Month's book is James by Percival Everett. Our Reader's Circle Book Club is run by our library Volunteers. They meet 5 times per year at 1PM in the lower level meeting room. Open to everyone. 
If you knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroider, or do any other fiber crafts, unwind at our monthly Stitching Club! Bring the project you’ve been neglecting or your fresh ideas for a new piece. Maybe you’ll even learn something new! All levels of experience are welcome. |
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Make an appointment to have one-on-one instruction from a reference librarian on how to get started using Ancestry.com Library Edition, including tips and tricks on how to evaluate records. Please bring any information you have about one grandparent or great-grandparent that you’d like to know more about, so we can... |
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At Home Family Book Club Kit. Jan. 12, 2026. Ages 8-12 and family. And Then Boom by Lisa Fipps is the book for this month. You will be emailed about pick-up. Sign up required.
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Learn to draw and write with neon effect & explore glow in the dark fun! Sign-up required. Age: 6 - 12 Time: 4:00 PM Date: Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 |
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Sign-up Required Blending physical activity, mindfulness practices, and social-emotional learning in a supportive, community environment, children explore yoga shapes, singing, reading, and engaging in play that develops both fine and gross motor skills, balance, breathing, and social skills. Sign up for just one session, or all of them. Ages 0 -... |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Time: 10:30 am Ages 2-5 years Join us for sensory storytime geared to ages 2-5. Sign-up not required. This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri...
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Join us for fun and easy cooking for kids. This is hands on cooking. We will be using knives and a hot stove. Age: 8 -12Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Date: Jan. 14, 2026 Sign-up is required. 
The list below are the books we will be discussing every month between Jan - April. We meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 7 pm. January 14 Wicked The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the west by Gregory Maguire February 11 The Satanic Verses... |
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First Art at Home January 15, 2026. 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. You will be emailed about pick-up.Sign...
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Thursday, January 15, 2026 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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Pokemon Club January 15, 2026. Ages 6-12 Time: 4-5 PM Do you want to be the very best? Like no one ever was? Sign up for the Pokemon TCG club! Make friends and battle with the official Pokemon trading card game. Newcomers will be instructed on the rules of the game. Pokemon... 
The title for this month is The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich Copies of this title can be found at the Kirkwood Public Library. Check if one is available by calling 314-821-5770 and selecting option 3 or emailing mel@kplmo.org! In the quest to transform the Kirkwood area into a prejudice-free... |
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Smoosh, roll, squeeze and create with play-doh! Sign-up required. Ages 2 - 5 years Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am Date: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 |
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Join us for playtime where you can meet other parents,make connections, share details and form playgroups! Time: 9:30-10:00 with children ages birth-12 months Time: 10:15-11:00 with children ages 1-2 years NO sign up required. |
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This event provides a live model and is a non-instructional event. Participants bring their own drawing and/or painting supplies. The event will begin with shorter poses and end with a long half an hour pose. |
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Sign-up Required Blending physical activity, mindfulness practices, and social-emotional learning in a supportive, community environment, children explore yoga shapes, singing, reading, and engaging in play that develops both fine and gross motor skills, balance, breathing, and social skills. Sign up for just one session, or all of them. Ages 0 -...
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Compete in fun games and challenges involving balloons Sign-up Required. Ages 8-12. |
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Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Bring your little ones to learn Spanish! Hear some stories, sing songs and do some activities with Gaby from Parents as Teachers. 
The list below are the books we will be discussing every month between January - April. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 2 pm. January 21 Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping on a Dead Man by Jesse Q. Sutanto February 18 The Vanishing Place by Zoe...
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Time: 7 - 8 PM We are a group of teens (ages 12-18) who discuss books, ideas for programs, and teen collections, and receive service hours for it! Plus, we always have treats and a time to connect with new friends. Meetings are held on the 3rd... |
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Thursday, January 22, 2026 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! 
Our first session in the Applied Leadership Pathways course is, Communicating with Intention. It focuses on crafting and delivering messages that are clear, timely, and effective. Learn how to align your words with your goals, foster understanding, and lead with purpose through intentional communication with Stephanie Haenchen. Applied Leadership Pathways... |
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Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. All Ages Join us for an all-ages storytime that reintroduces a classic children's book series. Dress up to fit the theme each month if you're feeling creative! This month we will be reading Arthur by Marc Brown books.
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Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday afternoon? Join the Card Game Club at the Kirkwood Public Library! You'll get to have fun, learn something new, and maybe even make some new friends! Each session we'll play a different card game. Program Details:Saturday, Jan. 24th at 2 p.m.Ages... |
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Compete to see who can finish a 100 piece puzzle first. Age: 10 -12 Time: 2 pm Date: Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 Sign-up is required. |
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Reverend and author John Beaumont will present his new Christian devotional book. This is a different type of Lenten devotional. For the entire season of Lent, the reader will engage with the same 7 Psalms over the course of the week, and each week will take on a different angle... |
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Sign-up Required Blending physical activity, mindfulness practices, and social-emotional learning in a supportive, community environment, children explore yoga shapes, singing, reading, and engaging in play that develops both fine and gross motor skills, balance, breathing, and social skills. Sign up for just one session, or all of them. Ages 0 -... |
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Explore fun topics through learning, games, crafts, and building community! Join us for a new theme each month. Age: 5-12 Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Date: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 Sign-up is required.
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We will create a heart wreath with heart-shaped wreath form, ribbon and silk flowers. Registration required. Please only sign up one time. |
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 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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Pokemon Club January 29, 2026. Ages 6-12. Time: 4-5 PM Do you want to be the very best? Like no one ever was? Sign up for the Pokemon TCG club! Make friends and battle with the official Pokemon trading card game. Newcomers will be instructed on the rules of the game. Pokemon cards...
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Find out how to find money for college! We’ll talk about grant searching tools, state funds, and more. Great for those getting ready to go to college, grad students, and even continuing education. Register below to get a reminder. Registration is required for those wanting the zoom link. Use the... |
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Need a moment to just relax? Each month we will have a themed packet with coloring sheets, drawing prompts, and puzzles. Patrons can stay and color in the library or take the packet home to enjoy later. Age: All Ages Time: All Day Date: Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 ...
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January can feel like a dreary, cold month. This memory cafe will focus on adding some fun to the end of the month. This will be a time to relax and enjoy each other as we do a little music bingo, talk about the great snows where you grew up,... |
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