All Ages

The Ray County Library will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day.

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 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!

The Ray County Library will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of Juneteenth.

Join us Friday, June 27 at 10 am as MAD Science presents Color Our World, a Summer Reading Program Party! Color Our World Through Science! With the help of prisms and the diffraction of the white light, rainbows will appear. Volunteers from the audience will be needed to help the MAD Scientists out with all […]

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

Want to learn about caring for plants in the summer heat? Attend the upcoming summer plant care workshop lead by the MU Horticulture Team. Attendees will learn about caring for annuals, vegetables, and trees and have an opportunity to ask their gardening questions. Program is for all ages.

Join us for a gardening class presented by Kathi Mecham, an MU Extension Horticulturist. This workshop will cover which vegetables can be grown in the fall, when to plant, and how to care for your fall garden. Register Here: https://raycountylibrary.missouri.org/ninja-forms/14n5kf  Upcoming programs include Canning Demo and other food preservation classes.

The Ray County Library will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.

Get Ready for the 2025 Ray County Farm Crawl! Mark your calendars for September 20 and join us for a day celebrating local farms, fresh food, and family fun! This self-guided tour lets you explore the scenic countryside of Ray County, visit working farms, meet the farmers, and enjoy hands-on activities for kids. Sample farm-fresh products Shop […]