Canceled Kirkwood History Walks with Author Kathy Schrenk
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This year’s annual One Author One Kirkwood author is Morgan Talty! Morgan Talty is a citizen of the Penobscot Indian Nation where he grew up. Named one of Narrative’s “30 Below 30,” Talty’s work has appeared in The Georgia Review, Shenandoah, TriQuarterly, Narrative Magazine, LitHub, and elsewhere. He lives in...
Mound City Chronicle is more than a series of images of St. Louis. It is testament to a path made through the city at this moment; a path meant to investigate my place and my impact here, and the history of those things (like the Mississippi River, cultural forces claim,...
Based on a series of walks the author did on a 45-mile-long zig-zag path through South St. Louis in 2021. It provides different insights into the history, people and quirks of South St. Louis.
People always want to know how/why Kathie Muehlheausler decided to write about the three kings of Christmas lore who followed the star to Bethlehem. She loves to tell them the story of the January morning, a number of years ago, when completely out-of-the-blue while she was driving to her public...
Black St. Louis explores the rich and inspiring history of African Americans in St. Louis from the city’s founding as a French fur trading post during the Spanish colonial era to the new millennium. Authors Calvin Riley and NiNi Harris highlight great figures who showed leadership, incredible innovation, and courage...
This year’s annual One Author One Kirkwood author is Brendan Slocumb! Originally from Fayetteville, North Carolina, he started playing the violin at the age of nine and majored in music at the University of North Carolina. In addition to performing in orchestras, he also works as a teacher in kindergarten,...
Join best-selling author Bri McKoy as she shares her heart behind creating and writing The Cook's Book: Recipes for Keeps and Essential Techniques to Master Every Day Cooking. She'll demonstrate some of her favorite cooking tips as she brings together her viral Lemony Chicken and Potato Soup using an Instant...
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...
St. Louis is a great place to raise a family, and for good reason. It’s filled with historic places and hidden gems, as well as so many free things to do. With Best Mom St. Louis as your guidebook, you can confidently pack your day full of adventurous and educational...
Join Reedy Press author Dave Lange and St. Louis CITY Soccer Club play-by-play announcer Joey Zanaboni for a dive into the rich history of soccer in St. Louis, the nation's first soccer capital! We'll hear about the sport’s beginnings in St. Louis in the early 1870s, soccer’s development in making St. Louis...
Taking Your Book from Thought to Bought : A Conversation With Editor Andrew Doty and New Author Dana Delibovi Do you have a book you want to write? Have you started a book but not finished it? Do you feel anxious about approaching publishers or agents? Only 3% of writers...
The Library will be closed on Sunday, September 1st and Monday, September 2nd in honor of Labor Day.
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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.
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.