Storytime!
2024-05-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 otters!

2024 Childrens' Summer Reading Program
2024-06-03 - 2024-08-10
The Ray County Library Summer Reading Program begins Monday, June 3th. Be sure to register online at raycountylibrary.beanstack.org or in person at the Ray County Library for a free book and a chance to win some fantastic prizes!

For kids & teens (0-18):

Log 600 minutes of reading time before August 6th for a free book and to be entered to win a grand prize!

Registration:
1. Register online at raycountylibrary.beanstack.org or in-person at the library.
2. Log minutes of reading online or in-person to earn badges, free books, and a chance to win one of this year’s great prizes.
3. Complete the program by reading (and logging) your 600 minutes before August 6th.

Storytime!
2024-06-05 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 fairy tales!

MU Extension: Elementary Program
2024-06-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Library Community Room

Storytime!
2024-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is Pete the Cat and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Mad Science Presents: Biblio the Superhero
2024-06-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room

Kid Zone: Origami
2024-06-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s kids’ craft program will be origami! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime!
2024-06-26 10:00 - 10:30 | 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 summer!

MU Extension: Elementary STEM
2024-07-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Library Community Room
Join us Tuesday, July 2 from 3 to 4 pm for Elementary STEM, presented by MU Extension, and learn all about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics! This program is best for grades 1-5.

Storytime!
2024-07-03 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 Independence Day!

Storytime!
2024-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is eggs and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Storytime!
2024-07-17 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 dinosaurs!

Kid Zone: STEM Spray Bottle Paintings
2024-07-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s kids’ craft program will be STEM spray bottle paintings! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime!
2024-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is llamas and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Puppet Show!
2024-07-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Join us Tuesday, July 30 from 10 to 10:45 am as StoneLion Puppet Theatre presents: The Great Race! Based on the Aesop Fable of The Tortoise and the Hare, StoneLion’s unique twist includes a junkfood junky rabbit with an attitude and a sweet hard working turtle determined to show all the animals on the great plain that winning a race does not mean you can lord it over everyone else. Each of us have strengths that we can capitalize on and sportsmanship should always be displayed with grace. This program is best for toddlers through 5th grade.

Storytime!
2024-07-31 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 mermaids!

MU Extension: Elementary STEM
2024-08-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Library Community Room
Join us Tuesday, August 6 from 3 to 4 pm for Elementary STEM, presented by MU Extension, and learn all about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics! This program is best for grades 1-5.

Storytime!
2024-08-07 10:00 - 11:00 | 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!

Storytime!
2024-08-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is ocean animals and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Storytime!
2024-08-21 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 opposites!

Kid Zone: Boondoggle Keychains
2024-08-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s kids’ craft program will be STEM boondoggle keychains! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime!
2024-08-28 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 silly stories!

Storytime!
2024-09-04 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 foxes!

Storytime!
2024-09-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is apples and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Storytime!
2024-09-18 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 sticky stuff!

Kid Zone STEM: Pumpkin Catapults
2024-09-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s kids’ craft program will be pumpkin catapults! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime!
2024-09-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is fall and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Storytime!
2024-10-02 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 fall leaves!

Crafting at Hardin Fall Festival
2024-10-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Hardin Fall Festival, 500 NE 1st St, Hardin, MO, 64035
Join the Ray County Library and Hardin Betterment Committee at the Hardin Fall Festival on Saturday, October 5 from 10 am to 3 pm, and make and take home Crafts for Kids! The Hardin Fall Festival 2024 is located at Hardin Central C-2 School District.

Storytime!
2024-10-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is pumpkins and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!
