Dan O’Rourke has been an on-ice official for the National Hockey League (NHL) since 1999. After growing up watching his blind father defeat all obstacles in his path, Dan wants to give back to the organization that further empowers blind people to live the lives they want. In partnership with...
Join us for a discussion of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. For questions, email Anne Lund Hensley at annelundhensley@gmail.com.
The Kirkwood Public Library & the Kirkwood Human Rights Commission will once again co-host a program featuring author Bobby Bostic. Bostic, who was sentenced to 241 years in prison in 1997 for non-homicide offenses which he committed in St. Louis when he was 16, was paroled in November 2022 with...
This month’s book is The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Masks are recommended.
Join authors Stephen Snodgrass and Joshua Kezer as they discuss their book "The Murder of Angela Mischelle Lawless: An Honest Sheriff and the Exoneration of an Innocent Man." In 1992 Joshua Kezer was wrongly convicted of murdering a young woman in southeast Missouri. Stephen Snodgrass was on the team that...
At Home Family Book Club Kit. September 11, 2023. Ages 8-12 and family. Family Book Club 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 and discuss at home. One Kid's Trash by...
What are the first steps, to plan, test, and execute your great business idea? We'll explore the first steps in designing your Business Model Canvas. What's your big vision? How do you move from big idea to a step-by-step, implementable plan? Discussion topics: Are you a Big Picture Thinker or...
Join us for fun and easy cooking for kids. This is hands on cooking. Age: 6-12 Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Date: Sept. 13, 2023 Sign-up is required.
Thursday, September 14, 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!
If you knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroider, or do any other fiber crafts, unwind at our Tuesday night 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.
September 17-September 23 Ages 12-18. Come to the teen room each month to make a new craft. This month we will be making felt cord holders.
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. Registration is required in order to attend. Use the form below to register.
Sunday, September 17 at 2:30-4:00 pm. Teen Advisory Board: We are a group of teens (ages 12-18) who share ideas for teen programs, teen room activities, teen games, and of course, books. We always include a fun activity and treats at each of our monthly gatherings. We meet the first...
Join us for a discussion of The Last Remains by Elly Griffiths. This meeting will take place in person at the library. Masks are recommended for this in person event.
Thursday, September 21, 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.
This month’s meeting will select books for the rest of the year. In the quest to transform the Kirkwood area into a prejudice-free community of highly respectful individuals, CFUH initiates ongoing dialogue and social interaction to create an environment of understanding and healing. Questions? Email Joy Weese Moll at joyweesemoll@yahoo.com...
Delve into the captivating history behind Native food as our knowledgeable presenters share the cultural significance, connections to the land, and ancestral influences that shape these traditional recipes. This is an immersive program that combines food demonstrations, enlightening talks, and captivating storytelling to explore the origins and traditions behind Indigenous...
If you’re just starting out in the business or nonprofit world and have questions for a lawyer, we’re hosting a legal clinic! Available by appointment, this virtual event will take place on zoom where you’ll meet one-on-one with a lawyer in a 30 minute session. Registration is required in order...
Parenting with Big Emotions Monday, September 25, 2023. 7:00-8:00 PM Parenting with Big Emotions Handling tantrums and angry outbursts can be one of the most difficult jobs for a parent. Our kids are experiencing sensory overload (and so are we!). We'll talk through ways to keep our own sense...
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Ages 6 – 12 years Time 4-5 pm Hobbies can expand our thoughts, build on skills, help us relax, or inspire us! Join our new after school series Hobby Quest, where we'll introduce you to a new hobby that might just become your next big interest. This month...
Upcycle puzzle pieces to create a Fall wall hanging! Space is limited Registration Required
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!
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...
Curious 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...
