Ray County Library

Book Club
2025-09-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good” by Helene Turnsten. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Storytime!
2025-09-03 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 silly stories!

Next Chapter Book Club
2025-09-04 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-16 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.

Ray County Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-09-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Community Room
Monthly Meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees.

Crafting for Adults: Painted Door Mats
2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be painting door mats! 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!
2025-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is apples & orchards and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Storytime!
2025-09-17 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 fall!

Community Connections- Canning Tomatoes
2025-09-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Library Community Room
The tomatoes are ready to harvest in the community garden! Thanks to the hard work of the volunteers in the SSS program.
We will demonstrate how to can tomatoes so that you can maximize your use of this summer vegetable.
Register Here: https://forms.gle/fgHTm45JzN4FS3Ui7
Event attendees will leave with garden fresh canned tomatoes and sample recipes!

Ray County Farm Crawl- Storytime & Activities
2025-09-20 10:00 - 18:00
Get Ready for the 2025 Ray County Farm Crawl!
Mark your calendars for September 20 and join us for a day celebrating local farms, fresh food, and family fun! This self-guided tour lets you explore the scenic countryside of Ray County, visit working farms, meet the farmers, and enjoy hands-on activities for kids. Sample farm-fresh products Shop local handmade goods Meet animals and see live demonstrations Fun for the whole family
“The Farm Crawl is a great way to support local farmers, learn where food comes from, and enjoy a day of adventure,” says Chamber Director Jayne Taylor.Free to attend! Start at any participating farm. Bring comfy shoes, a cooler for purchases, and a camera to capture the day.Maps and details are shared in the Richmond News, on the Chamber website, and our social media channels.For more info, call the Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce at (816) 776-6916.

Kid Zone- Inside the Egg: The Science of Chicks
2025-09-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s kids’ STEM program will be about the science of chicks! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime!
2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is farms and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Crafting for Adults: Painted Doormats
2025-09-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Due to high demand, we’re having a second craft night so everyone who signed up can participate! It will be a relaxing evening that offers allows room for creativity in style. All supplies will be provided.

Storytime!
2025-10-01 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 nocturnal animals!

Book Club
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good” by Helene Turnsten. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Storytime!
2025-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is pumpkins and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Kid Zone STEM: Spooky Oobleck Halloween Science
2025-10-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Lawson Park, 101-199 W 4th St., Lawson, MO, 64062, United States
This month’s kids’ STEM program will be about Halloween science! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Free Public Lecture- The Truth about Addiction, Mental Health, and Trauma
2025-10-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Library Community Room
This lecture will cover driving forces behind addictions and paths to treatment and sobriety. We will discuss how we can improve treatment outcomes and the public benefits of doing so. There will be a Q&A section during and after the lecture.
Robert Cox is a licensed professional counselor in Missouri, an author, a podcast creator, and an international lecturer on addictions and mental health. He’s also the clinical director of the new nonprofit program, Stabilization Support Services. Dedicated to filling gaps in addiction and mental health treatment.

Closed for Columbus Day
2025-10-13 | Ray County Library, 215 E Lexington St, Richmond, MO, 64085, United States
The Ray County Library will be closed Monday, October 13, 2025 in observance of Columbus Day.

Crafting for Adults: Pumpkin Home Decor
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be pumpkin home decor! 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!
2025-10-15 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 scarecrows!

Storytime at Lawson Park!
2025-10-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Lawson Park, 101-199 W 4th St., Lawson, MO, 64062, United States
Join us Wednesday, October 15 at 1:00 p.m. at Lawson Park for storytime & crafts, and get ready for some Halloween fun! All supplies provided. This program is best for toddlers and preschoolers.

Community Connections: Food Preservation
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Library Community Room

Storytime!
2025-10-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is black cats and bats, and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Lawson Fall Festival Craft Activity
2025-10-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Lawson Fall Festival, Lawson, Missouri, United States
Join the Ray County Library for some crafts at the Lawson Fall Festival!

Kid Zone STEM: Trick or Tator
2025-10-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s kids’ STEM program will be trick or tator! Build a monster out of a potato! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime!
2025-10-29 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 will be Halloween!
