At Home Family Book Club Kit April 11, 2023 Ages 8-12 Book Club Kits will be available for pick up. The 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...
Join us for a discussion of Stardust by Neil Gaiman This meeting will take place on Zoom. Registration is required to receive the meeting link. Use the form below to register.
We’ll review GrowthWheel’s “Sales Chain” Framework, showing the 4 phases and 12 tasks that companies can work on to increase sales success. The four phases include sales preparation, sales opening, legalities, and closing the sale. A key point of this Framework is that the chain is only as strong as...
I Survived Club – Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Ages 6 – 12 years. Time 4-5 pm How would you survive on the Titanic? In the wilderness? Learn all about the science behind survival from the popular book series: I Survived. This month we will explore the book: The Attack of...
Join us for a discussion of Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Ibram Kendi and Jason Reynolds This meeting will take place in person at the library. Masks are recommended for this in person event.
Thursday, April 13, 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!
Thursday, April 13 at 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Ages 8 and up. Explore the world of small things. Everyone will examine a hidden world around them with the use of microscopes. ages 8 & up Sign-up is required.
Sunday, April 16, 2:00-3:00 pmJoin us to bake up a sweet dessert! Learn to make marshmallows and peppermint bark. Teen cooking class will be hands on and in person.Ages 12-18.Sign-up required.
Zines for Tweens April 18, 2023 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Ages 9-12 Join the club and contribute to the zine library by designing and exchanging your zines. Sign-up is recommended, but not required.
Join us for a discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltThis meeting will take place in person at the library. Masks are recommended for this in person event.
Thursday, April 20 at 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Ages 12-18 Looking to grow as a writer or bond with other teen writers in your community? Join the Teen Creative Writing Club where you will receive monthly writing prompts and the chance to share and get feedback on your writing...
Join us virtually (by phone or computer) for a book discussion! This month's meeting will be the book Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty. In a quest to transform the Kirkwood area into a prejudice-free community of highly respectful individuals, CFUH initiates ongoing dialogue and social interaction to create...
Baby/Toddler Yoga April 21, 2023 at 10:30 AM. Introduce your little one to basic yoga concepts that focus on motor skills, yoga postures, balance, breathing and positive social interactions. Presented by Complete Harmony Yoga. Geared to ages 6 months-4 years with the support of a caregiver/trusted adult.
Teen Kindergarten Night Ages 12-18 Let’s go back to a simpler time, when watching cartoons, taking naps, doing silly challenges, and fingerpainting were socially acceptable. De-stress from finals and testing season and join us for Kindergarten Night! And of course, milk and cookies will be provided. This is an in-person...
For ages 10 and older. Patrons are invited to learn to knit and participate in knitting based community service projects. Supplies are available for beginning projects. Meeting time is 1:30 – 3 pm.
Join Kathy Schrenk, author of the new book, “Kirkwood: A Walk Through History,” to enjoy a tour through the Downtown West neighborhood of Kirkwood on April 23. The walk will start at the entrance to the aquatic center at Kirkwood Park and include a 190-year-old cemetery, an historic church, and...
THIS EVENT IS FULL: If you would like to be added to the waiting list please contact the library at: smclean@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.orgThursday, April 24 at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pmGather with other adventurers (Ages 10-18) once a month for a new dungeon delve with Dungeon Master Shannon! No experience required. Premade...
Dust off your pink bunny ears cap and study up on everyone’s favorite burger slinging family because it is time for Bob’s Burgers Trivia Night! On Tuesday, April 25th at 7 pm gather up to five smartest Beefsquatch aficionados to join your trivia team or battle by yourself. Alriiight!
Make a stunning bouquet using pages from a book. This is an adult crafting program. All materials will be provided. Masks are recommended. Registration is required and attendance is limited.
Find out how to use FREE tools and resources that will enable you to make smart marketing and advertising decisions for your business. You’ll learn how to use library data resources like DemographicsNow, Statista, and other readily available sources to grow your business. Registration is recommended for updates to this...
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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