# Open Art

> Event for families in the St. Louis area (MO / IL). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM
- Where: Kirkwood Public Library, 140 E. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Kirkwood Public Library
- Official page: https://kplmo.org/event/open-art/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

An open art studio at Kirkwood Public Library for children, teens and adults. Visitors drop in and create whatever they like, with all supplies provided, including glue, markers, paint pens and colored pencils. No registration is required. It suits families who want a relaxed afternoon of making art together and kids who like free, unstructured creative time.

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