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Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, games & crafts. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Join us for Lego Fun. Ages 6 - 12. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Join us for the first part of this quarterly series! In this presentation, Mr. Tony Dansberry of US Bank will be sharing how to make the most out of your bank.

Storytime for ages 6-24 months and their caretakers. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Baby story time is aimed at children 6 months to 18 months, although all ages are welcome!

Microsoft Excel 2013, Part I - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information Part one of this two part series; focuses on basic functions such as cell formatting, adding/editing cells, autosum, autofill, etc... Sign up required. Sign up here!

Storytime for young 2's and those not yet ready for regular storytime. Join us for stories, activities and crafts. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public

Game Night @ the Library - Call (314)821-5770 ext 1020 for more information. Game Nite will come and bring a collection of creative and fun board games for the teens to play and enjoy.

Join Ms. Betsy for stories and crafts. This program is for preschool through younger elementary age children. Registration is required for this free program. Feature Books: Music Everywhere by Maya Ajmera and Peter and the Wolf retold by Janet Schulman. Children will hear the story, listen to the music, craft finger puppets, then act out the story of Peter and Continue Reading

 

Author R. A. Salvatore will be at the library to discuss his books Rise of the King and DemonWars : First Heroes.

Join us at the Maplewood Public Library for this fun group. Just bring your needles, your yarn, and you can craft with others who love crafting. This is not instructional but while you are with fellow crafters, you can help each other.

Come celebrate National Spinning and Weaving Week Saturday, October 4 9am-5pm Watch the Weaver’s Guild of St. Louis yarn bomb pillars in the library! Stay to participate in weaving and spinning demonstrations.

Old and new fans of Harriet the Spy are invited for a day of sleuthing and spy fun. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

 

Introduction to Google Drive - For more information call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 Get a look at Google Drive's cloud storage and creation features. This class is recommended for those interested in taking the following Saturday class Google Drive: Forms. Sign up required. Sign up here!

 

Stories, songs and playtime for babies and toddlers. 9:15 stories led by Ms. Kim 10:00 stories led by Ms. Linda

 

Family Book Club Junior will discuss: Capture the Flag by Kate Messner. For grades 3-4 and parents. Books available at the library for check out. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

 

Maplewood resident, Yvonne White, will once again be offering knitting instruction. This is a great opportunity for one-on-one instruction and a lot of fun. Just bring a pair of knitting needles and Yvonne provides the yarn & guidance.

Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, games & crafts. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Join Ms. Kim for stories and crafts. This program is for preschool through younger elementary age children.

Stories are aimed at children ages 2 years to 5, although all ages are welcome.

Microsoft Excel 2013, Part II - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information Part two of this two part series; focuses on intermediate functions such as creating charts from data and formulas. Sign up required. Sign up here!

 

Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, games & crafts. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Kids Joins us for science experiments and science fun. This month we're making Princess & Dragon snot and other gross things. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Pumpkins galore this time of year! Meet at Kirkwood’s Farmer's Market Greenway. We partnered with Kirkwood Parks & Recreation to offer a program filled with stories, craft activities, games and more. Each month we explore a different fun location. Ages 1-6 with an adult. Please register by calling 822-5855. Event is free and open to the public.

Storytime for ages 6-24 months and their caretakers. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Microsoft Excel 2013, Part II - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information Part two of this two part series; focuses on intermediate functions such as creating charts from data and formulas. Sign up required. Sign up here!

Stories are aimed at children ages 2 years to 5, although all ages are welcome.

Storytime for young 2's and those not yet ready for regular storytime. Join us for stories, activities and crafts. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public

Join Ms. Betsy for stories and crafts. This program is for preschool through younger elementary age children. Registration is required for this free program. Featured Books: Little Owl's Orange Scarf by Tatyana Feeney, Whoo Goes There? by Jennifer A. Ericsson, and The Littlest Owl by Caroline Pitcher.

Book titles will be announced. Join us for a lively discussion of new and classic titles. For dates & upcoming titles, sign-up and we will add your name to our email list for future notification.

Due to the setting up of the Party on the Pavement event for October 10th and 11th, the library will have shortened hours on Friday. Dale Avenue in front of the library will be closed Friday, Oct 10th - Sunday, Oct 12th with no access to the library parking lot.

Join us at the Maplewood Public Library for this fun group. Just bring your needles, your yarn, and you can craft with others who love crafting. This is not instructional but while you are with fellow crafters, you can help each other.

Due to the closure of the library parking lot, as well as Dale Avenue, the library will be closed this afternoon.

Anime Afternoon - Call (314)821-5770 ext 1020 for more information. Like anime? Are you an otaku? Join your friends, watch some anime and discuss Japanese pop culture!

Bedtime Stories & More – Pajama Party -- Play in your PJ’s Moms, Dads, pack up those little ones in their pj’s and visit the library for a special Friday evening of stories and free play. Bring your library card to check out items in the Children’s area. Doors open at 6:15 pm, stories 6:30-7 pm. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. Continue Reading

The library itself will be closed on Saturday, October 11th, but the library will be holding a Book Sale at Party on the Pavement.

What are your childhood memories of St. Louis in the 1950s and 1960s? Join us for another discussion focusing on families, neighborhoods, school life, movies, shopping, food, places to go, how we celebrated holidays and what made living in St. Louis special. We will also be chatting about how the effects o of the postwar world and the climate of Continue Reading

 

 

3DS Sundays - Call (314)821-5770 ext 1020 for more information. Do you have a 2DS or a 3DS? If so, come to the Teen Room the second Sunday of the month and meet other like minded Teens. Trade Pokemon, get Streetpasses, meet new Animal Crossing neighbors and gain more Friend Codes!

Stories, songs and playtime for babies and toddlers. 9:15 stories led by Ms. Kim 10:00 stories led by Ms. Linda

Magic Draft Night - Call (314)821-5770 ext 1020 for more information. Ever wanted to take part in a card game draft event? Come to your KPL and take part in a fun evening of a classic card game. Prizes for the winners and fun for all! Click on the link below to sign up! Sign Up Required Click Here!

 

Family Book Club will discuss: The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine. For grades 5-8 and parents. Books available at the library for check out. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Maplewood resident, Yvonne White, will once again be offering knitting instruction. This is a great opportunity for one-on-one instruction and a lot of fun. Just bring a pair of knitting needles and Yvonne provides the yarn & guidance.

Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, games & crafts. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Join Miss Betsy for stories and crafts. This program is for preschool through younger elementary age children. Featured Books: This Monster Cannot Wait! by Betthany Barton Don't Play With Your Food! by Bob Shea The Monster Returns by Peter McCarty

Word-Excel: Mail Merge - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information This class focuses on creating mailing labels and envelopes from an Excel spreadsheet of contact information. Knowledge of Word and Excel are recommended for this class. Sign up required. Sign up here!

 

Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, games & crafts. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Skeleton Man by Tony Hillerman Former Navajo Tribal Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn is coming out of retirement to help exonerate a slow, simple kid accused of robbing a trade post. Billy Tuve claims he received the diamond he tried to pawn from a mysterious old man in the canyon, and his story has attracted the dangerous attention of strangers to Continue Reading

Play minecraft with us. Ages 8 - 12. Sign-up required. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public. Sorry this event is full.

 

Stories are aimed at ages 5 through 8 years, although all ages welcome

 

Storytime for ages 6-24 months and their caretakers. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Baby story time is aimed at children 6 months to 18 months, although all ages are welcome!

Word-Excel: Mail Merge - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information This class focuses on creating mailing labels and envelopes from an Excel spreadsheet of contact information. Knowledge of Word and Excel are recommended for this class. Sign up required. Sign up here!

Storytime for young 2's and those not yet ready for regular storytime. Join us for stories, activities and crafts. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public

Sorry Event is Full. Play minecraft with us. Ages 8 - 12. Sign-up required. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Join Ms. Betsy for stories and crafts. This program is for preschool through younger elementary age children. Registration is required for this free program. Featured Books: The Monster Returns by Peter McCarty Don't Play With Your Food by Bob Shea This Monster Cannot Wait! by Bethany Barton

BOOK CHOICE: Register at the library to pick up your copy of the book--yours to keep. This program is appropriate for children Kindergarten - 2nd grade Discussion and crafts led by Kim.

Please note: Movie is rated PG, although content is more suited to ages 13+. All attendees must be ages 13 to 18 years old.

Please note: Movie is rated PG, although content is more suited to ages 13+. All attendees must be ages 13 to 18 years old.

This is a casual, loosely structured event. You can come for as long or as short a time as you wish. This is not a class, and there’s no formal program. Just bring your laptop or pencil and paper. We will gather in the Reading Room (fireplace room) around 7:00 for introductions and a brief chat, followed by writing time Continue Reading

This program is for children in grades 3rd - 5th. Register at the library to pick up your copy of the book--yours to keep. Discussion and crafts led by Kim.

Join us at the Maplewood Public Library for this fun group. Just bring your needles, your yarn, and you can craft with others who love crafting. This is not instructional but while you are with fellow crafters, you can help each other.

Teen Spooktacular - Call (314)821-5770 ext 1020 for more information. Gather round ye Goblins and Ghouls for a Frightfest you will never forget! Sign up required. Sign up here!

 

Google Drive: Forms - For more information call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 Learn how to create share and distribute forms from Google Drive. Knowledge of Google Drive is recommended. Sign up required. Sign up here!

Performing will be St. Louis Bella Corda featuring nine of St. Louis's finest young guitarists. All study at the St. Louis Academy for Guitar, and are former members students of the Childbloom Guitar Program.

Stories, songs and playtime for babies and toddlers. 9:15 stories led by Ms. Kim 10:00 stories led by Ms. Linda

 

Book club will discuss "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

 

Maplewood resident, Yvonne White, will once again be offering knitting instruction. This is a great opportunity for one-on-one instruction and a lot of fun. Just bring a pair of knitting needles and Yvonne provides the yarn & guidance.

Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, games & crafts. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Stories are aimed at children ages 2 years to 5, although all ages are welcome.

Mac for Beginners - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information. Learn the basics of operating a mac computer; including the various parts, turning on/shutting down and getting started with basic programs. Sign up required. Sign up here!

Teens meet on the third Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) for book discussion, games, and refreshments with Betsy. Each month teen participants vote on the next month's featured book. Registration is required for this free program.

 

Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, games & crafts. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Kids join us and make fun crafts for ages 5 to 12. Make a tin can monster. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

The purpose of this club is to engage youth in oral history interviews with former residents of the Hadley neighborhood, perhaps continuing with other local history investigations if interest warrants. Bring your school & activity calendars, as we will attempt to schedule the small-group oral history training sessions at this meeting.

Call (314)821-5770 ext 1020 for more information. Make a personalized book necklace with blank pages for you to write in.

Storytime for ages 6-24 months and their caretakers. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Mac for Beginners - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information. Learn the basics of operating a mac computer; including the various parts, turning on/shutting down and getting started with basic programs. Sign up required. Sign up here!

Stories are aimed at children ages 2 years to 5, although all ages are welcome.

Storytime for young 2's and those not yet ready for regular storytime. Join us for stories, activities and crafts. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public

Did you know that horse racing was once a more popular sport than baseball for many St. Louisans? During the period from 1767-1905, throngs of excited residents rooted for their horses at almost 20 different racing venues in the area. In addition to relaying little known facts about horse racing, local historian Nancy Carver captures the thrill of the sport Continue Reading

 

Ages 6 through 15; Attendees will read books to specially trained dogs (provided) to improve confidence in reading.

Join us at the Maplewood Public Library for this fun group. Just bring your needles, your yarn, and you can craft with others who love crafting. This is not instructional but while you are with fellow crafters, you can help each other.

Monthly Minecraft - Call (314)821-5770 ext 1020 for more information. Its seems that everyone has their own Minecraft server nowadays. Well, so do we! Come to Kirkwood Public Library for our monthly Minecraft Night. Sign up required. Sign up here!

The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton During a picnic at her family’s farm in the English countryside, sixteen-year-old Laurel Nicolson witnesses a shocking crime, a crime that challenges everything she knows about her adored mother, Dorothy. Now, fifty years later, Laurel and her sisters are meeting at the farm to celebrate Dorothy’s ninetieth birthday. Realizing that this is her last Continue Reading

 

Visit the library and make something spooky to get in the mood for Halloween. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Stories are aimed at children aged 5 through 8, although all ages are welcome.

Stories, songs and playtime for babies and toddlers. 9:15 stories led by Ms. Kim 10:00 stories led by Ms. Linda

 

The Library Board of Trustees adopts policies to oversee and review administration of the Library. Nine trustees are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Ferguson. Meetings are the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board will meet remotely via Zoom. Meetings will be streamed live at the Ferguson Library's Youtube Page.

 

Join us for Halloween-themed games, music, crafts, and science. Costumes are not required, though are encouraged!

Maplewood resident, Yvonne White, will once again be offering knitting instruction. This is a great opportunity for one-on-one instruction and a lot of fun. Just bring a pair of knitting needles and Yvonne provides the yarn & guidance.

Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, games & crafts. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

 

Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, games & crafts. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

On Wednesday, October 29 at 7 pm, come join us at KPL for some adult storytelling of spooky adventures surrounding the Kirkwood community. In this presentation, you will hear creepy and chilling stories from Kirkwood storytellers and see photos of haunted locations in the surrounding area. Special guest Ann Hazelwood, author of Ghostly quilts on Main, will be discussing her Continue Reading

 

Storytime for ages 6-24 months and their caretakers. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Storytime for young 2's and those not yet ready for regular storytime. Join us for stories, activities and crafts. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public

 

 

Join us at the Maplewood Public Library for this fun group. Just bring your needles, your yarn, and you can craft with others who love crafting. This is not instructional but while you are with fellow crafters, you can help each other.