Kirkwood Public Library

Virtual Startup Office Hours: Get Expert Advice for Your New Business
2025-11-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122
Are you launching a startup or just getting your small business off the ground? Join us for Virtual Startup Office Hours, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask your burning questions and get expert guidance from a seasoned startup professional.
This interactive Q&A session is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs looking for advice on topics like business strategy, funding, marketing, operations, and more. Whether you need help refining your business idea, understanding the startup landscape, or overcoming a specific challenge, this is your chance to get real-time insights tailored to your needs.
Registration Required in order to get the zoom link. This event takes place on the last Wednesday of every month.

Sip and Paint:
2025-11-30 19:00 - 20:00
Tap into your creative side with a fun fall themed sip and paint event on Nov 30th! Instructions will be provided to help you create your own unique piece of art, while you sip on some sparkling cider or grape juice. Registration is required in order to attend.

Card Game Night
2025-12-01 19:00 - 20:00
Come join KPL for a night of playing Card Games. All ages and skill levels are welcome! We will teach anyone who doesn’t know how to play.

Book Club At the End of the Universe
2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:00
Join as we discuss, All Systems Red by Martha Wells. This is an in person event and will take place in the meeting room at the lower level of the library.

Adult Craft: Mini Christmas Trees
2025-12-03 19:00 - 20:00
We will create Mini Christmas Trees using Styrofoam cones, pipe cleaners and Mardi Gras beads.. All supplies are provided and space is limited. Registration required. Please only sign up one time.

Pandora's Book Club
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for a discussion of I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston

Good Yarns
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122
If you knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroider, or do any other fiber crafts, unwind at our monthly Stitching Club! Bring the project you’ve been neglecting or your fresh ideas for a new piece. Maybe you’ll even learn something new! All levels of experience are welcome.

Memory Café: Wonder of Winter
2025-12-12 10:30 - 11:30
Our memory café is a place for individuals with memory loss and their care partners to engage in fun activities in a comfortable and supportive environment. You know, there’s “snow” place like our library! This month we will be focusing on winter – the good things! We complain about winter, but really it is a beautiful time! We will enjoy the winter flavors and smells and maybe throw some “snow”balls. So take time from the busy-ness and de-stress with us. There will be time for connecting with others. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is not required but preferred.

If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform Lynne at Kirkwood Public Library (lhaynes@kplmo.org) prior to the start of the course.

100th Anniversary Local Author Book Fair
2025-12-12 18:00 - 20:00
Join us as we kick off the celebration of our library’s 100th anniversary with a special Local Author Book Fair!
This festive event highlights the incredible talent in our community — meet local authors, pick up signed copies of their books, and find unique holiday gifts for the readers in your life. Throughout the evening, enjoy engaging panel discussions where authors will share their creative process, writing journey, and insights into their work.
It’s the perfect way to start the season — and our centennial — by celebrating stories, community, and the power of local voices. Free and open to all!
Advanced registration is available and will close on December 8, 2025. Advanced registration will get you access to refreshments and a 100th anniversary swag item TBD.
Please note: This is an after-hours event at the library. Some areas of the library will be closed, and you will not be able to check out library items as our systems will be turned off.

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Saturday Morning Perks: December
2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:00
Join us December 13th for a discussion of The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick.Use the form below to sign up for the email list to receive reminders about future meetings and notices about meeting changes.

Puzzle Swap!
2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00
Calling all jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts! Bring your gently used or new puzzles to exchange with other jigsaw puzzle fans between 1-3 pm on Saturday December 13, 2025. Hang out and help with a community jigsaw puzzle.

Open-Mic Poetry and more!
2025-12-14 14:00 - 15:00
An Open- mic Poetry & more Event! All Art forms are welcome. Each participant will have 10 minutes to share. List will be available at entrance.

Mystery Readers Book Club
2025-12-17 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for a discussion of Away in a Manger by Rhys Bowen.

This event will take place at Mike Duffy’s Pub & Grill, 124 W. Jefferson, Kirkwood, MO

Winter Library Dance Party
2025-12-21 14:00 - 15:00
Dance the shortest day of the year away! An event in which everyone has a reason to dance!There will be: DANCING! (non-critical/non-judgmental movements in a safe place) a table to make resolution/intention ribbons to dance with, DJ spinning all the favs,bring your tambourines /shakers/bongos to join in!

Reader's Circle Book Club
2026-01-08 13:00 - 14:00
This Month’s book is James by Percival Everett.

Our Reader’s Circle Book Club is our library Volunteer book club. If you’ve volunteered for the library and want to talk books with other volunteers, here’s your chance!

They meet 5 times per year at 1PM in the lower level meeting room.

Reader's Circle Book Club
2026-03-05 13:00 - 14:00
This Month’s book is The Measure by Nikki Erlick.

Our Reader’s Circle Book Club is our library Volunteer book club. If you’ve volunteered for the library and want to talk books with other volunteers, here’s your chance!

They meet 5 times per year at 1PM in the lower level meeting room.

Reader's Circle Book Club
2026-05-07 13:00 - 14:00
This Month’s book is Horse by Geraldine Brooks.

Our Reader’s Circle Book Club is our library Volunteer book club. If you’ve volunteered for the library and want to talk books with other volunteers, here’s your chance!

They meet 5 times per year at 1PM in the lower level meeting room.
