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April 2025

Announcing the Featured Author for

One Author, One Kirkwood 2025

Steven Rowley

Free Author Event to be held May 21st at 7PM in the Theatre at St. Louis Community College - Meramec

Kirkwood Public Library is thrilled to welcome bestselling author Steven Rowley as this year’s One Author, One Kirkwood community read. This beloved annual event unites readers across the St. Louis area through engaging discussions centered around a single author’s work. Rowley, known for his heartwarming and humorous storytelling, has captivated audiences with novels like The Guncle and Lily and the Octopus. His latest book, The Guncle Abroad, continues his signature blend of wit and warmth while exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery.

Join us for a special in-person event with Steven Rowley on May 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the St. Louis Community College - Meramec Theatre. Attendees will have the chance to receive a free copy of The Guncle Abroad (while supplies last). Library Director Christa Van Herreweghe shares, Throughout the year, the library will host book clubs and events to further enrich the discussion and connection among readers.

Visit https://kplmo.org/oneauthor for a full list of tie-in events and book club meetings. Books and book club kits are available for checkout through the library's online catalog or can be ordered from Novel Neighbor. We look forward to seeing you there!

Your Source for Entertainment!

Spring Into a Good Book

There is something for everyone this spring! The spring outlook for 2025 has a lot of mystery, with some humor, history and romance thrown in. Some of the biggest names in publishing will have new books out this season, including James Patterson, Danielle Steel, Emily Henry and John Sandford. New nonfiction will include a much-anticipated biography of Mark Twain.

One Author Read-alikes

Love Steven Rowley's books and need suggestions for others? Find read-alikes in our list.

New Library Web Address

The library has used the address kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org for many years. And while we love it, it is quite long to type out over and over and over.

So, we now have a new web address - https://kplmo.org

This shorter address makes accessing our website much easier. You can still find us by going to https://kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org, but you will be automatically redirected to https://kplmo.org.

Be assured that our new web address is safe, but if your browser claims otherwise, contact us at 314-821-5770 option 5 and we can help you.

Programs for Individuals with Memory Loss

New Programming for Individuals with Memory Loss

On May 2, 2025 at 10:30 am the Kirkwood Public Library will be hosting an Alzheimer’s Association program called Dementia Conversations. This program is designed to help facilitate conversations with loved ones about seeing the doctor or when to stop driving or getting legal assistance. Registration is suggested.

On May 30, 2025 at 10:30 am, the Kirkwood Public Library will begin hosting memory cafes on the last Friday of each month. The first month will be Books and Blooms and will feature a program from the St. Louis Chapter of Wild Ones who will take us on a journey through the spring woods. Registration is suggested.

These programs are an addition to our other dementia resources like Reading2Connect books (books specifically designed for people with all stages of Alzheimer’s) and Reminisce Kits (bags with items that bring back memories and allow for discussion centered around different themes).

For more information about these programs and resources, contact Lynne Haynes at lhaynes@kplmo.org or 314-821-5770 ext. 1018.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Docent Presentations

Docents from the Opera Theatre of St. Louis will present a series of presentations on this season’s productions.

Join us on Saturday, April 12th at 2:00pm for the Docent’s presentation of the world premiere opera, This House. The house is their whole world, and every room is full of ghostly voices and painful memories.

On Saturday, April 26th at 2:00pm, join the Opera Theater of St. Louis Docent’s presentation of Don Pasquale. A comedic opera not to be missed!

And on Saturday, May 10th at 2:00pm the last presentation by the Opera Theater of St. Louis’ Docent will be A Midsummer’s Night Dream. Enjoy a magical sneak peak of an enchanting opera.

Registration is required for all events.

Library Closed

Your Kirkwood Public Library

will be closed on Sunday, April 20th in honor of Easter Sunday.

Our online catalog is available 24/7. eBooks, audiobooks, music and movies are always available for checkout through

Libby, Hoopla and Kanopy.

Check out the KPL Podc a st.

New episodes released every Friday.

Upcoming Episodes:

April 4th: Knife Skills for Beginners by Orlando Murrin

April 11th: No Ordinary Love by Myah Ariel

April 18th: The Grand Scheme of Things by Warona Jay

Books & Beyond

On Saturday April 12 from 9:30am - 2pm, Books and Beyond continues their history of sales outside the shop. Assorted St. Louis engraved glassware, perfect for Mother/Father’s Days, will be available along with many discounted items on tables in the library foyer.

Be sure to stop by the Shop to view many new items including eggs that hatch sharks and unicorns! Perfect size for that special child’s Easter basket. Colorful Monet watercolor scarves can complement any Spring look and are some of the many new items in the Shop.

All proceeds benefit the library.

Story Walk

Finding a safe, fun and educational activity that your whole family will enjoy may feel like a task. Leave it to the library, we've got the perfect idea!

Head over to Kirkwood Park to take a walk around Walker Lake where you can follow our Story Walk. A librarian has handpicked the book that you follow page by page around the lake until you've enjoyed a whole story and some exercise. Look for this story in April:

The Black Hole Debacle by Keri Clayborne Boyle.

And be sure to check out our new Story Walk in the front lawn of the Kirkwood YMCA. Look for this story in April:

One Fox by Kate Reed

Thank You Donors!

For their generous gifts to the Library.

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