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KW – Children’s – Books and Blocks 10:00 am
KW – Children’s – Books and Blocks
Sep 1 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 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 – Computer Class – Computer Basics 6:00 pm
KW – Computer Class – Computer Basics
Sep 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Computer Basics - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information. Learn the basics of operating a computer. Sign up required.
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KW – Children’s – Books and Blocks 10:00 am
KW – Children’s – Books and Blocks
Sep 3 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 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. Held in Children's Room today.
Game Nite 4:00 pm
Game Nite
Sep 3 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 
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Anime Afternoon 3:00 pm
Anime Afternoon @ Meeting Room
Sep 4 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Like anime? Join your friends to watch some anime, discuss Japanese pop culture and your favorite manga!
KW:Adult Events: Art Reception 5:30 pm
KW:Adult Events: Art Reception @ Art Gallery
Sep 4 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Kirkwood Public Library announces its featured artist for the months of August and September, Zoe Kline. Zoe's art will be on display in the Kirkwood Public Library’s Gallery, located on the main floor of the Library, from August 30 until September 30. An after-hours reception for the artist is planned for Friday, September 4 from 5:30- 6:30 pm.
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KW – Childrens – Decorate Your Locker 10:30 am
KW – Childrens – Decorate Your Locker
Sep 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Organize it. Personalize it. Make some fun items to decorate your space. For ages 9 to 12. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW – Computer Class – Computer Basics 10:30 am
KW – Computer Class – Computer Basics
Sep 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
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Computer Basics - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information. Learn the basics of operating a computer. Sign up required.
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KW – Children’s – Champ Reading Dogs 3:00 pm
KW – Children’s – Champ Reading Dogs
Sep 6 @ 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 – Children’s – Storytime 10:00 am
KW – Children’s – Storytime
Sep 8 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, games & crafts. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW – Children’s – Storytime 10:00 am
KW – Children’s – Storytime
Sep 8 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, games & crafts that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW – Computer Class – Internet Basics 6:00 pm
KW – Computer Class – Internet Basics
Sep 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Internet Basics - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information. Learn the basic steps of using an internet browser, including a look at Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. Sign up required.
KW – Children’s – Ingrid Law, Author Visit 6:30 pm
KW – Children’s – Ingrid Law, Author Visit
Sep 8 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Newbery Honor winner and New York Times bestselling author, Ingrid Law, talks about her work and her newest book, “Switch.” Books available for sale and signing courtesy of Novel Neighbor. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
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KW – Children’s – Storytime 10:00 am
KW – Children’s – Storytime
Sep 9 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, games & crafts that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW – Children’s – Lego Club 4:00 pm
KW – Children’s – Lego Club
Sep 9 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Lego building activities for grades K-5.
KW: Adult Events: Books on Tap Book Club 7:00 pm
KW: Adult Events: Books on Tap Book Club
Sep 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Books on Tap Book Club will be discussing The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith (J. K. Rowling). All are welcome - we meet behind the bar to the left.
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KW – Children’s – Books for Babies 9:30 am
KW – Children’s – Books for Babies
Sep 10 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Storytime for ages 6-24 months and their caretakers. Stories, songs and rhymes that help develop early literacy skills for very young children. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW – Children’s – Books for Babies 9:30 am
KW – Children’s – Books for Babies
Sep 10 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Storytime for ages 6-24 months and their caretakers. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW – Children’s – 1st Steps Storytime 10:30 am
KW – Children’s – 1st Steps Storytime
Sep 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Storytime for young 2's and those not yet ready for regular storytime. Join us for stories, activities and crafts that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW – Children’s – 1st Steps Storytime 10:30 am
KW – Children’s – 1st Steps Storytime
Sep 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
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.
KW – Childrens – Tween Paper Chain Wrist Band 4:00 pm
KW – Childrens – Tween Paper Chain Wrist Band
Sep 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Drop by the library after school for a fun craft or activity each month. Ages 9 - 12.
KW – Childrens – Tween Scene – Paper Chain Wrist Band 4:00 pm
KW – Childrens – Tween Scene – Paper Chain Wrist Band
Sep 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Drop by the library after school for a fun craft or activity each month. This month make a paper chain wrist band. Ages 9 - 12. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW – Childrens – Tween Scene – Paper Chain Wrist Band 4:00 pm
KW – Childrens – Tween Scene – Paper Chain Wrist Band
Sep 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Drop by the library after school for a fun craft or activity each month. This month make a paper chain wrist band. Ages 9 - 12. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW – Children’s – Imagination Park Station 6:30 pm
KW – Children’s – Imagination Park Station
Sep 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Race down the slide and across the monkey bars! Meet at Kirkwood’s Walker Park Gazebo. 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.
KW – Children’s – Imagination Station 6:30 pm
KW – Children’s – Imagination Station
Sep 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Race down the slide and across the monkey bars! Meet at Kirkwood’s Walker Park Gazebo. 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.
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KW: Adult Events: Saturday Morning Perks 10:00 am
KW: Adult Events: Saturday Morning Perks @ Meeting Room
Sep 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Saturday Morning Perks Book Club will be discussing What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarity. All are welcome.
KW – Computer Class – Internet Basics 10:30 am
KW – Computer Class – Internet Basics
Sep 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
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Internet Basics - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information. Learn the basic steps of using an internet browser, including a look at Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. Sign up required.
KW: Adult Events: The Lost Decade: Players of the 1970s Cardinals with Gary Abbott 2:00 pm
KW: Adult Events: The Lost Decade: Players of the 1970s Cardinals with Gary Abbott
Sep 12 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Author talk and book signing with author Gary Abbott.
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KW: Adult Events: Grant-Writing Series: Basic Research for Grants 9:00 am
KW: Adult Events: Grant-Writing Series: Basic Research for Grants @ Meeting Room
Sep 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Led by Kent Hornberger of the Foundation Center, in this session you will learn the fundamentals of how to conduct research to identify foundations and other funders to help support your not-for-profit organizations. This workshop introduces you to research resources and methods. You will learn steps to help you identify the best prospects for your organization.
KW – Children’s – Family Book Club Jr. 6:30 pm
KW – Children’s – Family Book Club Jr.
Sep 14 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Family Book Club Junior. "City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau. For children in grades 4-5 and their guardians. Books available for check out at the library. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW: Adult Events: Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club: The Book Club at the End of the Universe 7:00 pm
KW: Adult Events: Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club: The Book Club at the End of the Universe @ Meeting Room
Sep 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club: For our first meeting, The Book Club at the End of the Universe will be discussing Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. All are welcome! Book Description: In the year 2044, reality is an ugly place. The only time teenage Wade Watts really feels alive is when he's jacked into the virtual utopia known as the Continue Reading
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KW – Children’s – Storytime 10:00 am
KW – Children’s – Storytime
Sep 15 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, games & crafts that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW – Computer Class – Computer Security 6:00 pm
KW – Computer Class – Computer Security
Sep 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Computer Security - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information. Learn some of the Do's and Don'ts of computer and internet security. Sign up required.
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KW – Children’s – Storytime 10:00 am
KW – Children’s – Storytime
Sep 16 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, games & crafts that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW: Adult Events: Mystery Readers 2:00 pm
KW: Adult Events: Mystery Readers @ Meeting Room
Sep 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Mystery Readers Book Club will be discussing Scandal in the Secret City, a Libby Clark mystery, by Diane Fanning. All are welcome.
KW – Childrens – Minecraft for Kids – Sorry Full 4:00 pm
KW – Childrens – Minecraft for Kids – Sorry Full @ Computer Lab.
Sep 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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 Minecraft is full for September. Sign up here!
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KW – Children’s – Books for Babies 9:30 am
KW – Children’s – Books for Babies
Sep 17 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Storytime for ages 6-24 months and their caretakers. Stories, songs and rhymes that help develop early literacy skills for very young children. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW – Children’s – 1st Steps Storytime 10:30 am
KW – Children’s – 1st Steps Storytime
Sep 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Storytime for young 2's and those not yet ready for regular storytime. Join us for stories, activities and crafts that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW: Adult Events: CFUH Group Book Discussion 7:00 pm
KW: Adult Events: CFUH Group Book Discussion @ Eliot Chapel
Sep 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Annual Potluck and Book selection meeting. Bring a friend, 3 Book titles and a dish to share.
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Graphic Novel Book Club 3:00 pm
Graphic Novel Book Club @ Meeting Room
Sep 18 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us for a different kind of book club, where we'll dive into a new graphic novel each month while enjoying some snacks. Books available at the library for check out.
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KW – Computer Class – Computer Security 10:30 am
KW – Computer Class – Computer Security
Sep 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
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Computer Security - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information. Learn some of the Do's and Don'ts of computer and internet security. Sign up required.
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KW – Children’s – Family Book Club 7:00 pm
KW – Children’s – Family Book Club
Sep 21 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Family Book Club will discuss:"Wednesday Wars" by Gary Schmidt. For grades 6-8 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.
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KW – Children’s – Storytime 10:00 am
KW – Children’s – Storytime
Sep 22 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, games & crafts that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
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KW – Children’s – Storytime 10:00 am
KW – Children’s – Storytime
Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, games & crafts that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW – Children’s – Science Fun 4:00 pm
KW – Children’s – Science Fun
Sep 23 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Kids, Can you make it float in the air? Have a flying good time with things that will float in the air. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public. For grades K-5.
KW – Children’s – Science Fun – Kinetics 4:00 pm
KW – Children’s – Science Fun – Kinetics
Sep 23 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Kids, make a kinetic toy and kinetic sand. We will explore motion and movement. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public. For grades K-5.
KW: Adult Events: Crafter Work:Upcycled Books 7:00 pm
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KW – Children’s – Books for Babies 9:30 am
KW – Children’s – Books for Babies
Sep 24 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Storytime for ages 6-24 months and their caretakers. Stories, songs and rhymes that help develop early literacy skills for very young children. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW – Children’s – 1st Steps Storytime 10:30 am
KW – Children’s – 1st Steps Storytime
Sep 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Storytime for young 2's and those not yet ready for regular storytime. Join us for stories, activities and crafts that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
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KW – Teens – Minecraft Night! 5:30 pm
KW – Teens – Minecraft Night!
Sep 25 @ 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 – Children’s – KPL@Farmer’s Market 9:00 am
KW – Children’s – KPL@Farmer’s Market @ Kirkwood Farmers Market
Sep 26 @ 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: CANCELLED Adult Events: Author Talk and Book Signing 2:00 pm
KW: CANCELLED Adult Events: Author Talk and Book Signing @ Meeting Room
Sep 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Cancelled.
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KW – Children’s – Storytime 10:00 am
KW – Children’s – Storytime
Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, games & crafts that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
Craft Afternoon 3:00 pm
Craft Afternoon @ Meeting Room
Sep 29 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
When school gets out come to the library for some fun crafts!
KW – Computer Class – Facebook 6:00 pm
KW – Computer Class – Facebook
Sep 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Facebook - For more information call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 Join us as we learn about all the hype behind Facebook! Please have a Facebook account set up prior to this class. If you need help with setting up an account please request a one-on-one appointment through our Grab-a-Geek program. Sign up required.
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KW – Children’s – Storytime 10:00 am
KW – Children’s – Storytime
Sep 30 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, games & crafts that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW – Children’s – Make & Take 4:00 pm
KW – Children’s – Make & Take
Sep 30 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Make a fun craft. For grades K-5. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW – Children’s – Make a Ninja Stress Ball 4:00 pm
KW – Children’s – Make a Ninja Stress Ball
Sep 30 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Make a ninja stress ball. For grades K-5. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.
KW: Adult Events: Travels with my Sister: Scotland and Ireland 7:00 pm
KW: Adult Events: Travels with my Sister: Scotland and Ireland @ Meeting Room
Sep 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Join reference librarian Joan Deuschle and her sisiter as they discuss their first trip out of the country together through slides and music.