Ray County Library

Kid Zone: Weaving Baby Turtles
2024-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Library Community Room
This month’s kids’ craft program will be weaving baby turtles! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime!
2024-04-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is bugs and insects and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Storytime!
2024-05-01 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 frogs and toads!

Next Chapter Book Club
2024-05-02 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.

Mushroom Festival!
2024-05-03 00:00 - 2024-05-04 00:00 | Richmond Square, 100 W Main St, Richmond, MO, 64085, United States
Come see us at the Mushroom Festival, Friday & Saturday at booth 416!

Closed for the Mushroom Festival!
2024-05-04 | Richmond Square, 100 W Main St, Richmond, MO, 64085, United States
Come see us at the festival from 9-2!

Ray County Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-05-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Community Room
Monthly Meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees.

Book Club
2024-05-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy. This is part two of our special international meeting! Members can pick up next month’s book, “The Sanatorium” by Sarah Pearse. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Closed for Truman Day
2024-05-08
The Ray County Library will be closed on May 8, 2024 in observance of Truman Day.

Storytime!
2024-05-08 10:00 - 11:00, 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!

Crafting for Adults: Paint by Number
2024-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be a paint-by-number! 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!
2024-05-15 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 firefighters

Next Chapter Book Club
2024-05-16 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-30 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-13 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.

Senior Life Solutions Presents: How Mental and Physical Health Go Hand in Hand
2024-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Learn solutions for Seniors to improve Mental and Physical wellbeing!
Presenter: Lacey Sullenger with Ray County Hospital & Healthcare

Storytime!
2024-05-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is bees and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Closed for Memorial Day
2024-05-27
The Ray County Library will be closed on May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.

Kid Zone: Tye Dye
2024-05-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s kids’ craft program will be tye dye! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime!
2024-05-29 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 otters!

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 | 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.

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
