Summer Reading Program!

Be Inspired, get creative, and branch out with your reading this summer as we Color Our World!  With this year’s theme, we want readers to be inspired and imaginative as they select their reading materials and attend related events. There are two programs, one for adults and one for children and teens aged 0-18 years.  […]

Food for Fines

Ray County Library 215 E Lexington St, Richmond, MO, United States

Food for Fines is back! We're collecting canned goods and other nonperishables for the Salvation Army from June 4, 2025 through August 20, 2025. 1 food item = $1 in forgiven fines!

MU Extension STEM Program

Library Community Room

Join us Tuesday, July 29 at 10 am as Ray County 4H and MU Extension present a STEM activity for grades 1-5. Take a spin on a bike to make a smoothie! All supplies provided.

Kid Zone STEM: Alien Invasion

Library Community Room

This month's program has been moved to July 29, 2025, @4:00-4:45 p.m. July’s stem activity is creating rocket straws, and using them to crash land UFO’s that have infiltrated the library! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime!

Library Community Room

Research shows that children benefit from active participation in early learning activities. Bring your children to this event for stories and craft activities. This week's theme is pets and will include an accordion dog craft!

Community Connection Event: Learn to Cook Zucchini

Library Community Room

The zucchini is ready to harvest in the community garden! Thanks to the hard work of the volunteers in the SSS program. We will demonstrate several methods of cooking zucchini so that you can maximize your use of this summer vegetable. Event attendees will leave with garden fresh zucchini and get to sample recipes.