Events for April 2024
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Books for Babies
Books for Babies
Thursday, April 4, 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!
Saving secrets for retirement and college with Thrivent
Saving secrets for retirement and college with Thrivent
With proper planning, you can build your retirement savings and help your kids achieve their goal of going to college. At our workshop, Saving secrets for retirement and college, you’ll learn smart strategies to plan for both. Help ensure your retirement savings are on track. Gain 6 tips for college...
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Saturday Morning Perks
Saturday Morning Perks
This month’s book is The Invisible Life Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Masks are recommended.
Create Your Own Story Workshop
Create Your Own Story Workshop
Create Your Own Story Workshop Saturday, April 6, 2024. Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Ages: 7-12. Have you ever read a book you loved so much you wish you wrote it? Come write and draw your own favorite picture books with us! Sign- up recommended but not required
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Music In the Library – St. Louis Vocal Project
Music In the Library – St. Louis Vocal Project
The St. Louis Vocal Project is a community-based women's chorus affiliated with Harmony Incorporated. We sing a cappella music in the barbershop style.Harmony Incorporated's mission is to empower all women through education, friendship, and singing. The St. Louis Vocal Project believes that harmony is more than a chord that rings. ...
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At Home Family Book Club Kit
At Home Family Book Club Kit
At Home Family Book Club Kit. April 8, 2024. 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. Growing Pangs by Kathryn...
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Protect Your Peeps
Protect Your Peeps
Protect Your Peeps Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Ages: 8-12. How many Peeps can you protect? Kids will use a variety of materials to create a raft and see how many Peeps they can keep afloat. We will also conduct a Peeps taste test and see which flavors...
Book Club at the End of the Universe
Book Club at the End of the Universe
Join us as we discuss Infinity Gate by M.R. Carey 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.
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Demystifying Small Business Financial Statements Presented by the SBDC
Demystifying Small Business Financial Statements Presented by the SBDC
In this session we will: review purpose and structure of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Review key terms like revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equity. Overview how to translate your business strategy into a financial forecast. Registration is recommended to receive updates about meeting changes, and...
Children’s After School Cooking
Children’s After School Cooking
Join us for fun and easy cooking for kids. This is hands on cooking. We will be using knives and a hot stove. Age: 6-12 Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Date: April 10, 2024 Sign-up is required.
Pandora’s Book Club
Pandora’s Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
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Books for Babies
Books for Babies
Thursday, April 11, 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!
Good Yarns
Good Yarns
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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Canceled The Buddy Holly Story Presented by Roy St. John
Canceled The Buddy Holly Story Presented by Roy St. John
Buddy Holly - his originality, enthusiasm - was adored and revered in Great Britain, where his influence spurred the British Invasion. Artists - Linda Ronstadt, Eric Clapton, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones - have had great success with his songs, which continue to be reissued today.
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Teen Advisory Board
Teen Advisory Board
Sunday, April 14 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...
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Monster of the Week
Monster of the Week
Most people don't believe in monsters, but you know the truth. They're real, and it's your task to bring them down. Protect the townsfolk of the small town of Lone Oak and hunt down the monster in this table-top role playing game! No experience required, character sheets will be available....
Observing the Night Sky at Powder Valley
Observing the Night Sky at Powder Valley
Join us at Powder Valley to observe the night sky with telescopes and binoculars. We'll also go on a night hike to observe wildlife, and kids will get the chance to study "moon rocks" just like scientists do! Registration Required Age: Families Time: 7:00 PM Date: Monday, April 15,...
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Funding Your Nonprofit
Funding Your Nonprofit
Working on a non-profit is hard enough without worrying about where your funds are coming from every day. Learn about what resources are available to you to find and WIN grants for your organization. Registration is recommended to receive updates about meeting changes, and required for those wanting the zoom...
Play with STEM – Paper Inflatables
Play with STEM – Paper Inflatables
Play with STEM - Paper Inflatables Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Ages: 7-12. Join us once a month to make your own cool STEM invention by testing and playing around with tools provided by the library The Kirkwood Library has been selected as one of the MIT Media...
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Mystery Readers Book Club
Mystery Readers Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Murder by Invitation Only by Colleen CambridgeThis meeting will take place in person at the library. Masks are recommended for this in person event.
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Teen Celebrations: Teen Literature Day
Teen Celebrations: Teen Literature Day
April 18, 2024 Ages 12-18. Everyday's a holiday for something, so once a month, celebrate a unique holiday with the teen library with snacks and activities all day! Enjoy a book tasting and see what books will be coming soon to shelves near you!
Books for Babies
Books for Babies
Thursday, April 18, 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!
Community for Understanding and Hope Book Group
Community for Understanding and Hope Book Group
Hot 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! This month’s selection is Being White Today: A Roadmap for a Positive Antiracist Life by Shelly Tochluk and Christine Saxman. In the...
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Emotional Breakdown Room – Teen
Emotional Breakdown Room – Teen
De-stress from finals and testing season and join us at the library! We'll be doing cathartic, rage room activities that will let you get your emotional zoomies out. This is an after hours event. Entrance will be through the side door near the small parking lot off Taylor Street....
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After School Art – Make a Wind Chime
After School Art – Make a Wind Chime
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.
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Doing Business with Kansas City U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Doing Business with Kansas City U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Kirkwood Public Library is a satellite location for this online event. If you prefer you can come watch the event live in our meeting room. We will have the event streaming on our drop down screen, and you will have the ability to ask questions from the room! Or you...
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Author Talk: John Beaumont, Walk-Along
Author Talk: John Beaumont, Walk-Along
Reverend John Beaumont’s Christian devotional work engages with the same scripture and its larger context over five consecutive days. At the end of each week, you will have an opportunity to reflect on the previous week and look forward to the next week by applying something the Lord revealed to...
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Teen Writing Club
Teen Writing Club
Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00-8:30 pm. Whether you've been writing since you were young, or have never written before, this monthly meeting to creatively write in community with other teens will improve your storytelling & help you figure out what you want to write about! Each session we'll explore different...
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Buying A Franchise – Pros & Cons with FortmanSpann Law Firm
Buying A Franchise – Pros & Cons with FortmanSpann Law Firm
If you are considering buying a franchise or already own a franchise, please join us for a program where attorney, Kelly Spann, with the FortmanSpann Law Firm will be discussing the pros and cons of becoming a franchisee, as well as helpful tips, insights, and warnings. Registration is recommended to...
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Reader’s Circle Book Club
Reader’s Circle Book Club
Join us for a discussion of A Map for the Missing by Belinda Huijuan Tang. For questions, email Anne Lund Hensley at annelundhensley@gmail.com.
Virtual Legal Clinic for Small Businesses
Virtual Legal Clinic for Small Businesses
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...
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Target Marketing: Techniques and Research Strategies Presented by the SBDC
Target Marketing: Techniques and Research Strategies Presented by the SBDC
This class will review essential skills to define and identify customer segments effectively. With market research resources, attendees will learn to gather valuable insights into consumer behaviors, preferences, and demographics. From analyzing market trends to segmenting potential customers, this course equips individuals with valuable tools to develop targeted marketing strategies....
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Music In the Library – Kirk Hanser
Music In the Library – Kirk Hanser
Since the mid 80's, Kirk Hanser has performed throughout the U.S., Europe and Japan as a soloist and ensemble member. In concert and on recordings these days, he is mainly heard with John McClellan as the internationally acclaimed Hanser-McClellan Guitar Duo. When playing in St. Louis, he performs regularly as...
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