Closed for Independence Day
2024-06-29
The Ray County Library will be closed on July 4, 2024 in observance of Independence Day.

Ray County Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-07-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-19 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Library Community Room
Monthly Meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees.

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.

Book Club
2024-07-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “The Sun Down Motel” by Simone St. James. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “When No One is Watching” by Alyssa Cole. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

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!

Crafting for Adults: Polymer Clay Earrings
2024-07-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be making polymer clay earrings! 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!
2024-07-10 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!

Next Chapter Book Club
2024-07-11 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Community Room
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.

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.

Book Club
2024-08-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “When No One is Watching” by Alyssa Cole. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

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!

MU Extension: Middle School
2024-08-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Library Community Room
Join us Wednesday, August 7 from 3 to 4 pm for Middle School STEM, presented by MU Extension, and learn all about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics! This program is best for grades 6-8.

Crafting for Adults: Bullet Journals
2024-08-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be bullet journaling! 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!
2024-08-14 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!

Senior Life Solutions
2024-08-20 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. This month will focus on relaxation techniques for physical and mental health.

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!

Rescheduled Meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees
2024-08-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Community Room
Monthly Meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees. Rescheduled from August 19th due to lack of a quorum.

Closed for Labor Day
2024-09-02
The Ray County Library will be closed on September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day.

Book Club
2024-09-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “a Man called Ove” by Fredrik Backman. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “Color Me Murder” by Krista Davis. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

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!

Community Connection Event
2024-09-07 12:00 - 14:00 | West Library Parking Lot
Join us on Saturday, September 7th from 12:00PM-2:00PM, at the Ray County Library for a fun filled day and learn how to prepare your family for an emergency! Activities will include Petting Zoo, Storyteller, Fire Truck demonstration, food, door prizes, an emergency preparedness Go Bag, and community speakers.
