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!

Closed for Independence Day

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

The Ray County Library will be closed Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5, 2025 in observance of Independence Day.

Crafting for Adults: Mosaic Tiles

Library Community Room

This month's craft will be mosaic tiles! It will be a relaxing evening that offers allows room for creativity in style. All supplies will be provided. Click here to register to attend.

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 gardens and will include a ladybug art craft!

Mad Science Presents: Lights, Color, Action Hands-on Workshop!

Library Community Room

Join us Thursday, July 10 as MAD Science presents Lights, Color, Action! This hands-on workshop for kids 6-12 will explore the color spectrum with prisms and diffraction glasses, and blend colors to produce white light and split white light into colors. Event spots are limited, so please RSVP with a librarian or register online here: […]

Next Chapter Book Club

Microfilm Room 215 E Lexington, Richmond, MO, United States

Helping people with disabilities enjoy books, friends, and their community. This is a book club meeting where a selected book will be read and discussed, in partnership with Special Needs Services of Ray County. Contact the library or Special Needs Services for details regarding joining the book club.

Senior Life Solutions

Library Community Room

To strengthen the health literacy of our patrons, Senior Life Solutions will present a monthly health information program on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10 am in the Library’s Community Room.

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 chickens and will include a paper plate chicken craft!