Downton Abbey Trivia

Calling all Downton Abbey super fans! Celebrate the release of the new movie by testing your knowledge of all things Downton at our trivia night. Gather a team of your most esteemed lords and ladies and take up the challenge! Registration is required, with a maxim......More

Calling all Downton Abbey super fans! Celebrate the release of the new movie by testing your knowledge of all things Downton at our trivia night. Gather a team of your most esteemed lords and ladies and take up the challenge! Registration is required, with a maximum of 6 people per table. Masks are recommended.  

Community for Understanding and Hope Book Group

Join us virtually (by phone or computer) for a book discussion that also celebrates Hip-Hop Appreciation Week! This month’s book selection will be The Butterfly E......More

Join us virtually (by phone or computer) for a book discussion that also celebrates Hip-Hop Appreciation Week! This month’s book selection will be The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black America by Marcus J. Moore. 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 an environment of understanding and healing. For questions or access to the Zoom meeting, email Joy Weese Moll at cfuhbookgroup@gmail.com.

Drop-In IT

Simply “Drop-In” for basic help with computers, tablets, the internet and other technologies. No appointment necessary. Library staff reserves the right to limit the amount of assistance provided based on complexity of topic or number of people waiting for assistan......More

Simply “Drop-In” for basic help with computers, tablets, the internet and other technologies. No appointment necessary. Library staff reserves the right to limit the amount of assistance provided based on complexity of topic or number of people waiting for assistance. Issues deemed beyond the scope of Drop-In IT or those needing significant amount of time will be referred to our Grab-a-Geek program for a scheduled one-on-one appointment.

Computer Lab

Kids Knitting It Forward

Email kidsknittingitforward@gmail.com. Please email us to set up a one on one lesson, which will be in the Kirkwood Area.    

Film Screening: Procession

Procession is the latest documentary from Robert Greene with a team of equal collaborators. With the help of a Drama Therapist, Greene and six survivors of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church direct a series of short films depicting their painful memories from child......More

Procession is the latest documentary from Robert Greene with a team of equal collaborators. With the help of a Drama Therapist, Greene and six survivors of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church direct a series of short films depicting their painful memories from childhood. Director Greene will join us for a virtual Q&A following the screening. Masks are recommended. Register using the form below to receive updates about meeting changes.  

Adult Craft Night: Bird Feeders

Build two different bird feeders from simple craft supplies and recycled materials to keep your birds happy this summer! All materials will be provided. Masks are recommended. Registration is required and attendance is limited.  

Library Closed for Memorial Day

Summer Science – Bubble Making on the Front Lawn

Summer Science – Bubble Making on the Front Law Thursday, June 2, 2022 Location: The front lawn of the library. Time: 10:30 am Ages: 5-12 What makes unpoppable bubbles?  Experiment with different ingredients to find the best bubbles. Sign up required.

Family Game Night on the Lawn

June 3, 2022 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm Location: Front Lawn Are you and your family members competitive? Do you like to play board games? Join us for a family game night on the lawn where you and your family can play our board games and then check them out if you like......More

June 3, 2022 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm Location: Front Lawn Are you and your family members competitive? Do you like to play board games? Join us for a family game night on the lawn where you and your family can play our board games and then check them out if you like!  

Saturday Morning Perks

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This month’s book is The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin. Masks are recommended. Register using the form below to receive updates about meeting changes.  

Math and Art – The Art of Repeating Patterns

Math and Art – The Art of Repeating Patterns Saturday, June 4, 2022 Location: Library Meeting Room Time: 2:00 pm Ages: 8 to 12 Join us for fun with repeating patterns, called tessellations. These kinds of patterns are used in mosaic tile art, and was also used ......More

Math and Art – The Art of Repeating Patterns Saturday, June 4, 2022 Location: Library Meeting Room Time: 2:00 pm Ages: 8 to 12 Join us for fun with repeating patterns, called tessellations. These kinds of patterns are used in mosaic tile art, and was also used by MC Escher in his art. We will have a variety of tessellation art available to do: coloring pages, templates to trace to make your own pattern, and instructions to create your own tessellating pattern. Masks recommended.    

Drop-In IT

Simply “Drop-In” for basic help with computers, tablets, the internet and other technologies. No appointment necessary. Library staff reserves the right to limit the amount of assistance provided based on complexity of topic or number of people waiting for assistan......More

Simply “Drop-In” for basic help with computers, tablets, the internet and other technologies. No appointment necessary. Library staff reserves the right to limit the amount of assistance provided based on complexity of topic or number of people waiting for assistance. Issues deemed beyond the scope of Drop-In IT or those needing significant amount of time will be referred to our Grab-a-Geek program for a scheduled one-on-one appointment.

Computer Lab

Things to Do in Missouri

Waves of Fun…in Missouri? There’s the West Coast, and the East Coast, and then there’s the secret jewel: the No-Coast! Join Missouri author Amanda E. Doyle for an afternoon of watery discoveries around the state, perfect for the whole family. She’ll highlight water ......More

Waves of Fun…in Missouri? There’s the West Coast, and the East Coast, and then there’s the secret jewel: the No-Coast! Join Missouri author Amanda E. Doyle for an afternoon of watery discoveries around the state, perfect for the whole family. She’ll highlight water parks, rivers and streams, great places to float/kayak/canoe, and of course, the beaches of Missouri! Many of the destinations are featured in her new book, “100 Things to Do in Missouri Before You Die,” available for purchase from the author. Put on your swimsuit and head to the library! Masks are recommended. Register using the form below to receive updates about meeting changes.  

Storytime on the Lawn

Monday, June 6, 2022 Ages 2-5 years Join us every Monday for storytime on the front lawn of the library. Please bring a blanket.    

Hope for the Planet: Native Gardening

Missouri Department of Conservation presenters Donna Philips & Karen Zelle will review the impact of environmental stressors on the natural habitats needed for a sustainable future. We’ll look at the contribution of native plants to a healthy and well-balanced ecosy......More

Missouri Department of Conservation presenters Donna Philips & Karen Zelle will review the impact of environmental stressors on the natural habitats needed for a sustainable future. We’ll look at the contribution of native plants to a healthy and well-balanced ecosystem. You’ll also learn how to turn a vacant yardscape into a natural oasis of native flowers designed to attract and host the pollinators needed for a reinvigorated environment. Masks are recommended. Register using the form below to receive updates about meeting changes.  

Improv Classes for Kids

Improv classes for kids Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Location: Kirkwood Public Library Meeting Room Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm Ages: 8-12 Act It Out: Students will take some of today’s greatest stories and make them alive through acting and improvisation. They’ll also be in......More

Improv classes for kids Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Location: Kirkwood Public Library Meeting Room Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm Ages: 8-12 Act It Out: Students will take some of today’s greatest stories and make them alive through acting and improvisation. They’ll also be introduced to some of the basic elements of theatre. while having an awesome time incorporating costumes and props into their masterpieces. Join STAGES on an amazing journey through books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Harry Potter and the Percy Jackson series and more! Sign-up for as many classes as you like. Sign-up Required. Masks recommended.