Ray County Library

Ray County Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-10-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-05 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Library Community Room
Monthly Meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees.

Book Club
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good” by Helene Turnsten. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Free Public Lecture- The Truth about Addiction, Mental Health, and Trauma
2025-10-10 18:30 - 20:30
This lecture will cover driving forces behind addictions and paths to treatment and sobriety. We will discuss how we can improve treatment outcomes and the public benefits of doing so. There will be a Q&A section during and after the lecture.
Robert Cox is a licensed professional counselor in Missouri, an author, a podcast creator, and an international lecturer on addictions and mental health. He’s also the clinical director of the new nonprofit program, Stabilization Support Services. Dedicated to filling gaps in addiction and mental health treatment.

Crafting for Adults: Pumpkin Home Decor
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:00
This month’s craft will be pumpkin home decor! 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.

Community Connections: Food Preservation
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:30

Next Chapter Book Club
2025-10-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-19 16:00 - 17:00
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.

Book Club
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Crafting for Adults
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00
This month’s craft is DIY tea blends! It will be a relaxing evening that offers allows room for creativity in style. All supplies will be provided. Register here to attend!

Book Club
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:00
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “Ask Again, Yes” by Mary Beth Keane. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Crafting for Adults: Fleece Throws
2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:00
This month’s craft will be fleece throws! 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.

Rescheduled due to lack of a quorum Ray County Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-12-15 17:00 - 18:00
Monthly Meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees. Rescheduled from December 8th to December 15th due to lack of a quorum.

Book Club
2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:00
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “Ask Again, Yes” by Mary Beth Keane. Members will also choose books for this year! Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Crafting for Adults
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00
This month’s craft will be penguin watercolors! 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.

Canceled: Ray County Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-02-02 17:00 - 18:00
Due to the absence of actionable business items, the February Board meeting is canceled, and the next meeting will take place on Monday, March 2nd, at 5 pm.

Book Club
2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:00
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “Black-eyed Susan” by Julia Heaberlin. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “Winter Counts” by David Heska Wanbli Weiden. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Crafting for Adults: Fabric Heart Doorhangers
2026-02-10 18:00 - 19:00
This month’s craft will be fabric heart doorhangers! 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.
