Library Closed for the Holidays
2023-12-22 - 2023-12-25
The library will be closed from Friday, December 22 to Monday, December 25 for the holidays. Enjoy your holidays!

Kid Zone
2023-12-26 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Library Community Room
This month’s kid’s craft program will be a STEM toothpick tower. This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime!
2023-12-27 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 winter!

Next Chapter Book Club
2023-12-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-25 16:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Closed for New Years
2023-12-29 - 2024-01-01
The library will be closed from December 29, 2022-January 1, 2023, for the New Year’s Holiday.

Book Club
2024-01-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “Down the River Unto the Sea” by Walter Mosley. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “Heart of Junk” by Luke Geddes. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Storytime!
2024-01-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is penguins and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Ray County Library Board of Trustees Meeting-canceled due to inclement weather
2024-01-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Community Room
Monthly Meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees. Canceled due to inclement weather. Rescheduled for January 15th, 2024.

Canceled due to inclement weather-Crafting for Adults: Greeting Cards
2024-01-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be making greeting cards! 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. This event will have a rescheduled date available soon.

Storytime!
2024-01-10 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!

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2024-01-15
The Ray County Library will be closed on January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day.

Canceled-Ray County Library Board of Trustees Meeting (rescheduled from 1/8/24)
2024-01-15 17:00 - 18:00
Regular meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees. Meeting was rescheduled from January 8th due to inclement weather. This meeting is rescheduled to 1/22/2024 due to inclement weather.

Storytime!
2024-01-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is polar bears and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Canceled Regular Meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees (rescheduled from 1/15/2024)
2024-01-22 17:00 - 18:00
Canceled – Regular meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees. Meeting was rescheduled from January 15th due to inclement weather. The board will have its next meeting in February.

Kid Zone
2024-01-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s kid’s craft program will be available soon. This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime!
2024-01-24 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 snowmen!

Storytime!
2024-01-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is counting and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Regular meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees
2024-02-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Community Room
Regular meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees.

Book Club
2024-02-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “Heart of Junk” by Luke Geddes. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “Gone by Morning” by Michele Weinstat Miller. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Storytime!
2024-02-07 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 feelings!

Chinese New Year Kids Program
2024-02-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
More information will be available soon!

Next Chapter Book Club
2024-02-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-22 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. The current book is “Wonder” by R. J. Palacio. Contact the library or Special Needs Services for details regarding joining the book club.

Crafting for Adults: Macrame Plant Holders
2024-02-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be macrame plant holders! 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!
2024-02-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is Valentine’s and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Closed for Presidents' Day
2024-02-19
The Ray County Library will be closed on February 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Storytime!
2024-02-21 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 manners!

Kid Zone: Bean Mosaics
2024-02-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s kid’s craft program will be bean mosaics! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!
