Virtual Books for Babies and Kit

Books for Babies and Storytime Kit Thursday, October 8 and 22 Sign up for an optional Books for Babies storytime kit to enhance your participation from home then join Miss Chelsea every other Thursday at 9:30 am for a virtual baby storytime with books, songs, and ......More

Books for Babies and Storytime Kit Thursday, October 8 and 22 Sign up for an optional Books for Babies storytime kit to enhance your participation from home then join Miss Chelsea every other Thursday at 9:30 am for a virtual baby storytime with books, songs, and lap bounces to engage children between 6-24 months. Kits include rhymes, board book, egg shaker, storytime scarf and book suggestions. Where: On Facebook and Instagram. Posting time at 9:30 am. Sign up for storytime bag pickup starting 10/20/20

Crafting a Resume Companies Want to Read

Tired of not hearing back from companies in your job search? Ryan Franklin brings his skills as an executive recruiter to the library in our program on crafting resumes. Find out what gets your resume to the top of the pile, and bring your resume questions to this i......More

Tired of not hearing back from companies in your job search? Ryan Franklin brings his skills as an executive recruiter to the library in our program on crafting resumes. Find out what gets your resume to the top of the pile, and bring your resume questions to this interactive session. This program will take place as a virtual meeting. Please register using the form below to receive the Zoom meeting link. Links are sent on the day of the event.

An Evening With Poe

Join us for a night of spooky tales and haunting poetry by Edgar Allen Poe, performed by historical interpreter and literary performer Anne Louise Williams. Creepy classics such as The Black Cat, and of course, The Raven, will be recited dramatically from memory alo......More

Join us for a night of spooky tales and haunting poetry by Edgar Allen Poe, performed by historical interpreter and literary performer Anne Louise Williams. Creepy classics such as The Black Cat, and of course, The Raven, will be recited dramatically from memory alongside other choice selections by the Master of the Macabre. This program will take place on YouTube Live. Watch at this link.

KPL Short Story Book Club: His Hideous Heart

Throughout the month of October, we will be getting into the spooky spirit by reading short stories from the anthology His Hideous Heart: 13 of Edgar Allan Poe’s Most Unsettling Tales Reimagined. Each zoom session will focus on a different short story pairing: one E......More

Throughout the month of October, we will be getting into the spooky spirit by reading short stories from the anthology His Hideous Heart: 13 of Edgar Allan Poe’s Most Unsettling Tales Reimagined. Each zoom session will focus on a different short story pairing: one Edgar Allan Poe original and one new adaptation of it by current popular authors. Since each meeting will be a separate story, teens can attend one or all sessions. Sign up for our Short Story email list and receive the zoom link for each meeting date, a free copy of Edgar Allan Poe’s short stories, and the option to have a copy of the anthology checked out to you (while book supplies last). Then just log into zoom for the meetings you would like to attend. (For Ages 12-18) ZOOM MEETING DATES: Thursday, October 8, 7:00-8:00 pm Discussing: “Red” by Hillary Monahan and “The Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe Tuesday, October 13, 7:00-8:00 pm Discussing: “The Raven (Remix)” by amanda lovelace, “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe Thursday, October 22, 7:00-8:00 pm Discussing: TBD Tuesday, October 27, 7:00-8:00 pm Discussing: TBD

Weekly Craft Pack Pick-Ups

Saturdays at 10 AM while supplies last and weather permitting Pick up one of our pre-packaged crafts once a week to enjoy screen-free fun for all ages!  Crafts will be available for Young (pre-K), Elementary (K-5), and Teen (6-12) at our Curbside Table.  There will......More

Saturdays at 10 AM while supplies last and weather permitting Pick up one of our pre-packaged crafts once a week to enjoy screen-free fun for all ages!  Crafts will be available for Young (pre-K), Elementary (K-5), and Teen (6-12) at our Curbside Table.  There will be a new craft each week!   Where: Curbside Table

Tween Art Club

Tween Art Club Saturday, October 24th @ 3-4 PM Ages 9-12 Tween Art Club is where tweens gather together to challenge their various art skills through creative prompts and chat with other tweens while doing it! Includes art supplies.  Meets via Zoom.  Live event ......More

Tween Art Club Saturday, October 24th @ 3-4 PM Ages 9-12 Tween Art Club is where tweens gather together to challenge their various art skills through creative prompts and chat with other tweens while doing it! Includes art supplies.  Meets via Zoom.  Live event Sign Up Required for picking up supplies and Zoom link  

Yeyo Arts Program

Social Justice Mixed Media Art: The Roots of Racism, Ageism, and Classism Sunday, October 25 from 1-2 PM Ages 6-12 Are you interested in learning and honing mixed media art skills with a focus on social justice? Join us via Zoom on October 25th from 1-2 PM for a mix......More

Social Justice Mixed Media Art: The Roots of Racism, Ageism, and Classism Sunday, October 25 from 1-2 PM Ages 6-12 Are you interested in learning and honing mixed media art skills with a focus on social justice? Join us via Zoom on October 25th from 1-2 PM for a mixed media arts class led by the Yeyo Arts Collective.The Kirkwood Library will provide the basic art supplies needed via pick-up. Sign-Up is required and space is limited. This program is presented in partnership with the Missouri Humanities Council. This is a live event. Sign Up Required for picking up supplies and Zoom link    

Virtual Kids Knitting It Forward

Attend the Kids Knitting It Forward meeting that would have been held at KPL through Zoom. Email kidsknittingitforward@gmail.com for the Zoom meeting info. Where: Zoom  

Virtual Sunday Storytime

Virtual Sunday Storytimes Sundays October 4, 11, 18, 25 Join our virtual storytime e-mail list to receive a new storytime video every week on Sunday! Sign up required, YouTube Link sent out 2 PM.

Community Gardening: Get Involved, Be Informed

Presented by Gateway Greening. Come learn about the power and impact of growing food in community gardens, school gardens, urban orchards, and urban farms in St. Louis. Gardens, orchards, and farms provide food access, education, sustainability, community developmen......More

Presented by Gateway Greening. Come learn about the power and impact of growing food in community gardens, school gardens, urban orchards, and urban farms in St. Louis. Gardens, orchards, and farms provide food access, education, sustainability, community development, and safety. Learn about Gateway Greening’s role in supporting these community-led projects and how you can be involved. This program will take place as a virtual meeting. Please register using the form below to receive the Zoom meeting link. Links are sent on the day of the event.

Virtual Storytimes

Join us every Tuesday morning for a new virtual storytime geared to children ages 2-5. Where: On Facebook and Instagram. Videos wil......More

Join us every Tuesday morning for a new virtual storytime geared to children ages 2-5. Where: On Facebook and Instagram. Videos will post at 10 am on Tuesdays.

KPL Short Story Book Club: His Hideous Heart

Throughout the month of October, we will be getting into the spooky spirit by reading short stories from the anthology His Hideous Heart: 13 of Edgar Allan Poe’s Most Unsettling Tales Reimagined. Each zoom session will focus on a different short story pairing: one E......More

Throughout the month of October, we will be getting into the spooky spirit by reading short stories from the anthology His Hideous Heart: 13 of Edgar Allan Poe’s Most Unsettling Tales Reimagined. Each zoom session will focus on a different short story pairing: one Edgar Allan Poe original and one new adaptation of it by current popular authors. Since each meeting will be a separate story, teens can attend one or all sessions. Sign up for our Short Story email list and receive the zoom link for each meeting date, a free copy of Edgar Allan Poe’s short stories, and the option to have a copy of the anthology checked out to you (while book supplies last). Then just log into zoom for the meetings you would like to attend. (For Ages 12-18) ZOOM MEETING DATES: Thursday, October 8, 7:00-8:00 pm Discussing: “Red” by Hillary Monahan and “The Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe Tuesday, October 13, 7:00-8:00 pm Discussing: “The Raven (Remix)” by amanda lovelace, “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe Thursday, October 22, 7:00-8:00 pm Discussing: TBD Tuesday, October 27, 7:00-8:00 pm Discussing: TBD

DIY Halloween Craft

DIY Halloween Craft  Wednesday, October 28 Scare yourself up a good time with a frighteningly fun craft to celebrate Halloween.  We’ll provide the supplies, you supply the holiday spirit! Sign Up Required for picking up supplies  

Graphic Novel Book Talk

Graphic Novel Book Talk  Wednesday, October 14 and October 28 at 2 PM Tune in on Wednesday afternoons 10/14 and 10/28 for a Graphic Book Talk with Miss Rachel and get inspired to find your next read!  Where: Posted to Facebook and Instagram at 2 pm

Recession Resistant and Essential Services Franchises

Without a doubt, the world is living through challenging moments. Many businesses have struggled to stay alive leading many to think now is not a good time to start a business.  In the franchise industry, there are several recession-resistant and/or essential servic......More

Without a doubt, the world is living through challenging moments. Many businesses have struggled to stay alive leading many to think now is not a good time to start a business.  In the franchise industry, there are several recession-resistant and/or essential service models that have not just survived but thrived this year.  Remember, franchising is MUCH MORE than food and retail! If you’re currently engaged in the investigative process of reviewing franchise concepts or have plans to continue your entrepreneurial journey, this is one webinar that you do not want to miss!  Join us as we partner with our local St. Louis FranNet experts to discuss the franchise industry, what franchises are holding their own in 2020, and how to go about finding the best franchise options that fit you and your budget. This program will take place as a virtual meeting. Please register using the form below to receive the Zoom meeting link. Links are sent on the day of the event.

Trick Or Treat Surprise Bags

Trick Or Treat Surprise Bags Friday, October 30 This month, the library is supplying both the tricks and treats with Trick Or Treat Surprise bags this Halloween!  Perfect for preK-5th grade, the bags will contain spooky treats and goodies.  Supplies are limited. ......More

Trick Or Treat Surprise Bags Friday, October 30 This month, the library is supplying both the tricks and treats with Trick Or Treat Surprise bags this Halloween!  Perfect for preK-5th grade, the bags will contain spooky treats and goodies.  Supplies are limited. Sign Up Required for picking up bags.  

Teen Virtual Halloween Party

Teen Halloween Party  Friday, October 30 7-8:30 pm Registration Required. Join us for a haunted evening of friendly competition and revelry as the library celebrates Halloween virtually. With a line-up of events planned by local teens from our Teen Advisory Board......More

Teen Halloween Party  Friday, October 30 7-8:30 pm Registration Required. Join us for a haunted evening of friendly competition and revelry as the library celebrates Halloween virtually. With a line-up of events planned by local teens from our Teen Advisory Board, this will be one spooky party you won’t want to miss. Evening Line-Up: Pumpkin Decorating “No Costume Needed” Contest Riddle Scavenger Hunt Zoom Hangout Time: Friday, October 30 @ 7:00-8:30 pm

Screening and discussion of short documentary “Purple”

This fascinating short film depicts structured, facilitated discussions between diverse groups of people in areas that went from voting for Obama to Trump in the 2016 election. A range of highly contested issues are broached by both sides in these lively and provoca......More

This fascinating short film depicts structured, facilitated discussions between diverse groups of people in areas that went from voting for Obama to Trump in the 2016 election. A range of highly contested issues are broached by both sides in these lively and provocative dialogues. The short film will be screened live and will include a post-screening discussion.  This program will take place as a virtual meeting. Please register using the form below to receive the Zoom meeting link. Links are sent the day of the event.