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KW – Children’s – Storytelling Festival 10:00 am
KW – Children’s – Storytelling Festival
May 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Join us for the St. Louis Storytelling Festival. Storytellers from around the region will share stories that are suitable for all members of the family. All are offered FREE to the public.Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
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KW – Children’s – Champ Reading Dogs 3:00 pm
KW – Children’s – Champ Reading Dogs
May 3 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Come and read to the Champ Reading Dogs. Free and open to the public. For information call: 314-821-5770, ext: 1015.
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KW Adult: Romance Through the Ages Book Discussion 7:00 pm
KW Adult: Romance Through the Ages Book Discussion
May 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please join us to discuss It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips at 7:00 pm in the Kirkwood Public Library's meeting room. A little bit about It Had to Be You: What if a woman who knows nothing about sports inherits a professional football team? The Windy City definitely isn't ready for Phoebe Somerville, the outrageous York knockout Continue Reading
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KW – Children’s – Books and Blocks 10:00 am
KW – Children’s – Books and Blocks
May 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Hear a story and enjoy block playtime with your child. Recommended for ages 6 months thru preschool. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
Tiny Heroes 3:00 pm
Tiny Heroes
May 5 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Make Superheroes with peg people!
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KW – Children’s – Books and Blocks 10:00 am
KW – Children’s – Books and Blocks
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Hear a story and enjoy block playtime with your child. Recommended for ages 6 months thru preschool. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
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KW – Children’s – Books and Blocks 10:00 am
KW – Children’s – Books and Blocks
May 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Hear a story and enjoy block playtime with your child. Recommended for ages 6 months thru preschool. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW – Teen – Game Night @ the Library 4:00 pm
KW – Teen – Game Night @ the Library @ Kirkwood
May 7 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Game Night @ the Library - Call (314)821-5770 ext 1020 for more information. Teens are invited to come to the Teen room and play board games with their friends.
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KW – Children’s – KPL@Farmer’s Market 9:00 am
KW – Children’s – KPL@Farmer’s Market @ Kirkwood Farmers Market
May 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us for books & crafts. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW: Adult Event: Morning Perks Book Club 10:00 am
KW: Adult Event: Morning Perks Book Club
May 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin Anne Morrow Lindbergh few know her accomplishments as an aviator in her own right and her inner strength. Always she seems willing to stand in the tall shadow of her husband. Find out the true story of this complicated woman. This program is free and open to the public. Please call Information Services for more Continue Reading
KW – Computer Class – Library Skills Saturdays : Using the Library Catalog 10:30 am
KW – Computer Class – Library Skills Saturdays : Using the Library Catalog
May 9 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Using the Library Catalog - For more information call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 Join us for Library Skills Saturday as we learn about using the library catalog on computer and with the BookMyne Mobile App. We will also discuss Library Elf and how it can help you remember when you library materials are due. Sign up required.
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KW – Computer Class – MS Office vs. OpenOffice 6:00 pm
KW – Computer Class – MS Office vs. OpenOffice
May 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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MS Office vs. OpenOffice - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information This session will focus on introducing you to the layout and functions of the Microsoft Office 2013 software in comparison to the free software OpenOffice. This is recommended for those who are unfamiliar with this software and plan on later attending the Word and Excel classes. Sign Continue Reading
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KW – Computer Class – MS Office vs. OpenOffice 10:00 am
KW – Computer Class – MS Office vs. OpenOffice
May 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
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MS Office vs. OpenOffice - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information This session will focus on introducing you to the layout and functions of the Microsoft Office 2013 software in comparison to the free software OpenOffice. This is recommended for those who are unfamiliar with this software and plan on later attending the Word and Excel classes. Sign Continue Reading
KW Adult: Mortgages/Refinancing 7:00 pm
KW Adult: Mortgages/Refinancing
May 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 
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Anime Afternoon 3:00 pm
Anime Afternoon @ Meeting Room
May 15 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Like anime? Are you an otaku? Join your friends to watch some anime and discuss Japanese pop culture and manga!
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KW – Children’s – Summer Reading Kick Off 10:00 am
KW – Children’s – Summer Reading Kick Off
May 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Activities for all ages - River Bound Band, ice cream, crafts & activities. SIGN UP FOR SUMMER READING! Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
Summer Reading Kick-Off Day! 10:00 am
Summer Reading Kick-Off Day!
May 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Activities for all ages - River Bound Band, ice cream, Comic Book Artist, Jeff Weigel, crafts, activities and more! SIGN UP FOR SUMMER READING! Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW – Computer Class – Library Skills Saturdays : Using the Library Catalog 10:30 am
KW – Computer Class – Library Skills Saturdays : Using the Library Catalog
May 16 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Using the Library Catalog - For more information call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 Join us for Library Skills Saturday as we learn about using the library catalog on computer and with the BookMyne Mobile App. We will also discuss Library Elf and how it can help you remember when you library materials are due. Sign up required.
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KW – Computer Class – Microsoft Word 2013, Part I 6:00 pm
KW – Computer Class – Microsoft Word 2013, Part I
May 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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Microsoft Word 2013, Part I - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information Part one of this two part series; focuses on the basic functions of inserting, editing and formatting text. Sign up required.
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KW Adult: Mystery Readers Book Club 2:00 pm
KW Adult: Mystery Readers Book Club
May 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Death Stalks Door County: a Dave Cubiak Door County mystery by Patricia Skalka Vacationers at Wisconsin’s charming Door County peninsula are shocked when six people are found dead. Dave Cubiak, a newly hired state park ranger and former detective from Chicago, must confront his personal grief after losing his wife and daughter in order to determine whether the six were Continue Reading
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KW – Computer Class – Microsoft Word 2013, Part I 10:00 am
KW – Computer Class – Microsoft Word 2013, Part I
May 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
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Microsoft Word 2013, Part I - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information Part one of this two part series; focuses on the basic functions of inserting, editing and formatting text. Sign up required.
KW: Adult Events: CFUH Group Book Discussion 7:00 pm
KW: Adult Events: CFUH Group Book Discussion @ Lower Level Meeting Room
May 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Devil in the Grove by Gilbert King. Discussion led by Lee Potts.
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Anime Afternoon 3:00 pm
Anime Afternoon @ Meeting Room
May 22 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Like anime? Are you an otaku? Join your friends to watch some anime and discuss Japanese pop culture and manga!
KW – Teens – Minecraft Night! 5:30 pm
KW – Teens – Minecraft Night!
May 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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Minecraft Night! - Call (314)821-5770 ext 1020 for more information. Join other teens for an evening of Minecrafting! Play on our library server, enjoy special challenges and spend time with your friends! We have reached over 1,600 hours played. Will you join the phenomenon! Sign up required.
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KW – Computer Class – Library Skills Saturdays : Library Databases 10:30 am
KW – Computer Class – Library Skills Saturdays : Library Databases
May 23 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Library Databases - For more information call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 Join us for Library Skills Saturday as we learn about using the library's databases. Learn what kind of information is within your reach and what you can do from home. Sign up required.
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KW – Children’s – Books and Blocks 10:00 am
KW – Children’s – Books and Blocks
May 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Hear a story and enjoy block playtime with your child. Recommended for ages 6 months thru preschool. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW: ADULT EVENT: Three Women: the Treacherous, the Bold, and the Brilliant 2:00 pm
KW: ADULT EVENT: Three Women: the Treacherous, the Bold, and the Brilliant @ Meeting Room
May 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Bev Schuetz from History Talks presents three diverse but equally unique women: Peggy Shippen, the young, beautiful wife of Benedict Arnold who orchestrated the betrayal of America and feigned madness in the process. Nellie Bly, the daring and talented investigative reporter, gave voice to the voiceless by exposing the horrors in an insane asylum and spotlighting other scandals. And Marie Continue Reading
KW – Computer Class – Microsoft Word 2013, Part II 6:00 pm
KW – Computer Class – Microsoft Word 2013, Part II
May 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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Microsoft Word 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 adding and formatting pictures, headers/footers, table of contents, shapes, etc... Sign up required.
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KW – Computer Class – Microsoft Word 2013, Part II 10:00 am
KW – Computer Class – Microsoft Word 2013, Part II
May 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
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Microsoft Word 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 adding and formatting pictures, headers/footers, table of contents, shapes, etc... Sign up required.
KW Adult Event: Marching with the 83rd Infantry Across Europe 1:30 pm
KW Adult Event: Marching with the 83rd Infantry Across Europe @ Meeting Room
May 28 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Join Susan Zimmerman as she discusses the US 83rd Infantry Division moving from the hedgerow battles of France to the Hürtgen Forest on the German-Belgium border to the war’s end at the Elbe. Her article about the unit has appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of WWII Quarterly Magazine. This program is free and open to the public. Please call Continue Reading
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Friends of the Kirkwood Public Library Books Sale 10:00 am
KW – Computer Class – Library Skills Saturdays : Library Databases 10:30 am
KW – Computer Class – Library Skills Saturdays : Library Databases
May 30 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Library Databases - For more information call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 Join us for Library Skills Saturday as we learn about using the library's databases. Learn what kind of information is within your reach and what you can do from home. Sign up required.
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