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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.

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.

Lego building activities for grades K-5.

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.

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.

 

Community for Understanding and Hope Book Group will discuss the book Red River by Lalita Tademy at 7 pm. at Kirkwood Public Library meeting room. Leader: Kayla Vaughan

Unleash your creativity in this combination of writing and art. Taught by artist and staff member, Julie Hammond. Please bring a spiral bound book to the first class. Ask at the Children’s Desk for details. Ages 9 through adult. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Like anime? Join your friends to watch some anime, discuss Japanese pop culture and your favorite manga!

Illustrator, Ed Koehler talks about his newest book, Dizzy Dean and the Gas House Gang. All ages. Books available for sale and signing. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

 

Join us for a 30 minute performance of The Nutcracker presented by Dance Concert Society of Kirkwood. Event will be held in the Children's Room. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Come and read to the Champ Reading Dogs.

Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club: The Book Club at the End of the Universe will discuss Hogfather by Terry Pratchett. All are welcome. Who would want to harm Discworld's most beloved icon? Very few things are held sacred in this twisted, corrupt, heartless—and oddly familiar—universe, but the Hogfather is one of them. Yet here it is, Hogswatchnight, that most joyous and Continue Reading

 

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.

Kids & Teens come make a snowman. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Using socks and rice, create fun snowmen to keep or give as gifts. Open to ages 6-18.

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.

Kids, science club. Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow. Come make snow. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public. For grades K-5.

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.

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.

Drop by the library after school for a fun craft or activity each month. Ages 9 - 12. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Drop by the library after school for a fun craft or activity each month. Ages 9 - 12. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

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.

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.

Kirkwood Public Library announces its featured artists for the months of December and January, the art students of Kirkwood High School. The artists' art will be on display in the Kirkwood Public Library’s Gallery, located on the main floor of the Library, from December 1 until January 31. An after-hours reception for the artists is planned for Saturday, December 5 Continue Reading

Come celebrate the release of Mockingjay Part 2, and test your knowledge of all things Hunger Games at our trivia night! Questions will be drawn from both the books and films. Bring your own snacks and table decorations. Prizes awarded for the best decorated table. Tables are limited to 6 people and a total of 12 tables to represent the Continue Reading

 

Create your own gingerbread house front. Sign up required. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

St. Louis Bella Corda currently features 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. Tonight they will present a holiday program.

 

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.

Mystery Readers Book Club will be discussing The Dark Side of the Road bySimon R. Green. All are welcome.

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. Sign up here!

Join local author Amy Leigh Simpson for an open house book signing celebration for her hit debut romantic mystery novel set in St. Louis! SMOOTHIE KING and other treats will be provided! As well as lots of books and giveaways! All ages welcome!

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.

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.

Saturday Morning Perks Book Discussion will be discussing Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. All are welcome.

 

Using the skills learned in the previous Scrabble Scramble games, we will have a final tournament style game. Prizes will be awarded. Again, we will be using WESPA rules. Please sign up for this event. Call the reference desk for more information call 314-821-5770 ext. 1012

Currently consisting of 13 adult players--all Guitar Society members--this unique music ensemble meets under the musical direction of Society President William Ash. The group performs repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods, and national music of countries such as Spain and Brazil. Tonight's performance will feature holiday music.

 

 

Fill your holiday free time by making a project at the library. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

 

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.

Stop by during winter break for a cool holiday craft. All supplies provided. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.