Food for Fines
2024-06-03 - 2024-08-17
Food for Fines is back! We’re collecting canned goods and other nonperishables for the Salvation Army from June 3, 2024 through August 17, 2024. 1 food item = $1 in forgiven fines.

2024 Adults' Summer Reading Program
2024-06-03 - 2024-08-10
This year’s summer reading theme is about finding adventure at the library. To participate read and log any 5 books before the end of the program on August 10th. If you need reading suggestions, then check out this list of books. Participants who read all 5 books will get a free book and mug!

To log your books online:
Go to raycountylibrary.beanstack.org
Scroll down to log in or create an account
Your username is your full library card number (929XXXXXXX)
Your default password is: beanstack

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.

Book Club
2024-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “The Sanatorium” by Sarah Pearse. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “The Sun Down Motel” by Simone St. James. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

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!

Ray County Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-06-10 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Community Room
Monthly Meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees.

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

Crafting for Adults: Yarn Paintings
2024-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be a yarn painting! 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!
2024-06-12 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!

MU Extension: Middle School STEM
2024-06-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Library Community Room

Next Chapter Book Club
2024-06-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-27 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-11 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.

Senior Life Solutions Presents: Health Topics
2024-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room

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

Closed for Juneteenth
2024-06-19
The Ray County Library will be closed on June 19, 2024 in observance of Juneteenth.

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!

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

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!

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!
