Ray County Library

Next Chapter Book Club
2023-10-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-10 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Storytime!
2023-10-18 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!

Storytime!
2023-10-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is autumn animals and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Crafting for Adults: Decorative Pumpkins
2023-10-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be decorating pumpkins! 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!
2023-10-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is squirrels and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Book Club
2023-10-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “Ginny Moon” by Benjamin Ludwig. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “Joan is Okay” by Weike Wang. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Library Closed
2023-10-03
The library will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day.

Ray County Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2023-10-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Community Room
Regular meeting of Library Board of Trustees

Storytime!
2023-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is leaves and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Kid Zone
2023-09-26 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!
2023-09-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is Hello Fall! and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Storytime!
2023-09-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is nocturnal animals and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Crafting for Adults: Customized Tumblers
2023-09-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be customizing your own tumblers! 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.

Ray County Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2023-09-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Community Room
Monthly Meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees.

Storytime!
2023-09-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is Lois Elhert. We’ll read stories by this author and do a craft!

Book Club
2023-09-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry” by Rachel Joyce. Members can also pick up next month’s book. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Closed for Labor Day
2023-09-04
The library will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 for Labor Day.

Ray County Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2023-08-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Community Room
Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees​ and Tax Levy Meeting

Storytime!
2023-08-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is dragons and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!
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Kid Zone
2023-08-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s kid’s craft program will allow participants to learn about nature and create their own bird feeders. This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime!
2023-08-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is unicorns and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

End of Summer Hours
2023-08-14
Regular library hours will resume

Storytime!
2023-08-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is pirates and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Crafting for Adults: Beaded Bracelets
2023-08-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be beaded bracelets. 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.

Multimedia Storyteller Sarah Poff Presents Rocking on the Nile Crafts
2023-08-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
Sculpt King Tut or Nefertiti, featuring them in a handmade diorama of pyramids, a boat, and maybe a crocodile along the Nile River. Experience the culture of our Egyptian friends through facts and memorabilia. Model Magic will be used to sculpt the people and trays of mini plants, rocks, and misc will be available for adding additional touches. Target audience: K-5. Click here to register to attend.
