Ray County Library

Ray County Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-11-04 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-02 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Library Community Room
Monthly Meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees.

Book Club
2024-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “The Darkness” by Ragnar Jonasson. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “Akin” by Emma Donoghue. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Storytime!
2024-11-06 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 scarecrows!

Big Library Read!
2024-11-07 - 2024-11-21
Get ready to embark on an enchanting journey through Washington Park, Chicago with Montgomery “Monty” Carver in Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key, by debut author Tracy Occomy Crowder. Ray County Library patrons can experience this nostalgic adventure with Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club. From November 7-21, Tracy Occomy Crowder’s Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key is available for free as an ebook and audiobook on the Libby app through the Ray County Library. Library card holders can join thousands of others around the globe in reading the digital book without waitlists or holds and access lesson plans and discussion guides from TeachingBooks.net for facilitating age-appropriate conversations about story writing, cultural representation, and historical fiction. A fabulous family read, Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key promises to captivate readers of all ages with its delightful story of discovery, resilience, and the power of community.

To celebrate this thrilling tale, we’re inviting kids ages 12 and under to create their own artwork inspired by the book. Patrons can share their creations (with parent permission or from a parent’s account) on social media using the hashtag #BigLibraryRead on social media from November 7-21 to enter for a chance to win the Adventurer’s Prize Pack!

A signed copy of Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key

A cool LCD display kids metal detector for real-life treasure hunting!

A leather-bound journal with a vintage key enclosure for all their notes and discoveries

An Instant Print camera to capture every adventure

A pair of Belkian Soundform Headphones for diving into audiobooks

See official rules for details.

LIVE READING – November 21 from 5-7 PM CDT

In addition to free lesson plans and discussion materials being offered on their website, Legler Regional Library in Chicago, Illinois will be hosting a live event on November 21 from 5-7 PM CDT. Tracy Occomy Crowder will be attending from 6-7 PM for a live reading, audience Q&A, and story writing activity. Any readers that are interested in attending virtually can register here or via Legler Regional’s website!

Closed for Veteran's Day
2024-11-11
The Ray County Library will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day.

Crafting for Adults: Wool Felted Cats
2024-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be wool felted cats! This 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!
2024-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is birds and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Senior Life Solutions
2024-11-19 10:00 - 11:00 | 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!
2024-11-20 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 harvest time!

Kid Zone STEM: Perler Bead Crafts
2024-11-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s kids’ craft program will be perler bead crafts! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime
2024-11-27 10:00 - 11:00
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is Thanksgiving and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Closed for Thanksgiving
2024-11-28 - 2024-12-01
The Ray County Library will be closed from Thursday, November 28 to Saturday, November 30 for Thanksgiving.

Book Club
2024-12-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “Akin” by Emma Donoghue. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “Oona Out of Order” by Margarita Montimore. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Storytime!
2024-12-04 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 snow!

Food for Fines
2024-12-09 - 2025-02-15
Food for Fines is back! We’re collecting canned goods and other nonperishables for the Salvation Army from December 9, 2024 through February 15, 2025. 1 food item = $1 in forgiven fines.

Crafting for Adults: Paper Ornaments
2024-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be paper ornaments! This 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!
2024-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is reindeer and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Community Connections Wrapping Day
2024-12-12 16:30 - 18:00 | Library Community Room
Join us on Thursday, December 12 @4:30 to wrap presents with your community!

Senior Life Solutions
2024-12-17 10:00 - 11:00
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. This month’s program will focus on winter blues.

Storytime!
2024-12-18 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 Christmas!

Closed for Christmas
2024-12-24 - 2024-12-25 | Ray County Library, 215 E Lexington St, Richmond, MO, 64085, United States
The Ray County Library will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 for the holiday.

Closed for New Years
2024-12-31 - 2025-01-01 | Ray County Library, 215 E Lexington St, Richmond, MO, 64085, United States
The Ray County Library will be closed Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1 for New Years.

Storytime- CANCELLED
2025-01-08 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 penguins!

Winter Reading Program
2025-01-13 - 2025-03-15
Ready, set, READ! We encourage readers of all ages to challenge themselves to become reading machines this winter. From Jan. 13-March 15, Ray County Library is participating in “Be a Reading Machine,” a reading challenge sponsored by Beanstack and Baker & Taylor. We challenge our community to read and log at least 5 books during the challenge. For adults, read 5 books for a free mug. Read 10 or more to be eligible for a Corsair airfryer! Children can read 5 books to claim a free book, a book light, and a small prize!

Rescheduled Ray County Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-01-13 17:00 - 18:00

Crafting for Adults
2025-01-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be designing your own unique door sign! 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!
2025-01-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is get well and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2025-01-20
The Ray County Library will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Book Club- RESCHEDULED
2025-01-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “Oona Out of Order” by Margarita Montimore. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules” by Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.
This month’s book club has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 21, 2025 due to inclement weather.
