Saturday Morning Perks
Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122This month’s book is Night of the Living Rez by Morgan TaltyMasks are recommended.
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Learn More
This month’s book is Night of the Living Rez by Morgan TaltyMasks are recommended.
Join us for a discussion of Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty
Join us as Cristhian Flores Trujillo, the Site Conservation Education Representative at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, discusses the ancient city of Cahokia, a site in present-day Illinois which was inhabited by Native Americans from about 700 to 1400. An ancient metropolis, it was an artistic, cultural, and power center...
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...
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...
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...
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 The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. In the quest to transform the Kirkwood area into a prejudice-free community...
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,...
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. ...
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...
Join us for a discussion of Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb
Join us May 18th for a discussion of Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb.Use the form below to sign up for the email list to receive reminders about future meetings and notices about meeting changes.
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.