Ray County Library

Kid Zone STEM: Cardboard Gingerbread Houses
2025-12-23 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Library Community Room
This month’s kids’ STEM program will be cardboard gingerbread houses! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Closed for Christmas
2025-12-24 - 2025-12-27 | Ray County Library, 215 E Lexington St, Richmond, MO, 64085, United States
The Ray County Library will be closed Wednesday, December 24 through Saturday, December 27, 2025 for Christmas. Happy holidays!

Closed for New Year's
2025-12-31 - 2026-01-01 | Ray County Library, 215 E Lexington St, Richmond, MO, 64085, United States
The Ray County Library will be closed Wednesday, December 31, 2025 and Thursday, January 1, 2026 for New Year’s.

Ray County Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-01-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Community Room
Monthly Meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees.

Book Club
2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “Ask Again, Yes” by Mary Beth Keane. Members will also choose books for this year! Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Storytime!
2026-01-07 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 winter play and snow adventures!

Next Chapter Book Club
2026-01-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-05 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.

Crafting for Adults
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be penguin watercolors! 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!
2026-01-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is winter clothes and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2026-01-19 | Ray County Library, 215 E Lexington St, Richmond, MO, 64085, United States
The Ray County Library will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Storytime!
2026-01-21 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 penguins, polar bears, and icy friends!

Winter Reading Program!
2026-01-26 - 2026-03-20
This winter, join Benny for an unforgettable reading adventure! Log the books you read to earn badges and rewards.
The 2026 winter reading program will run from January 26th to March 20th. All ages can participate! There is one program for children & teens and one program for adults. How to participate?

Register online at raycountylibrary.beanstack.org or in person at the library.
Log your completed activities online at online at raycountylibrary.beanstack.org or in person at the library to earn badges, free books, and a chance to win this year’s grand prize.
Complete the program by completing your bingo card before March 20th.

Participants are encouraged to complete the bingo challenges, and those who complete their card before March 20th will be entered to win the grand prize. All participants who register will receive a free book.

Kid Zone STEM: 3D Snowflakes
2026-01-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s kids’ STEM program will be 3D snowflakes! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime!
2026-01-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is building, creating, and imagination, and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Canceled: Ray County Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-02-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Community Room
Due to the absence of actionable business items, the February Board meeting is canceled, and the next meeting will take place on Monday, March 2nd, at 5 pm.

Book Club
2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “Black-eyed Susan” by Julia Heaberlin. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “Winter Counts” by David Heska Wanbli Weiden. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Storytime!
2026-02-04 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 ‘we love books’!

Crafting for Adults: Fabric Heart Doorhangers
2026-02-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be fabric heart doorhangers! 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!
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is Valentine’s Day and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Closed for Presidents' Day
2026-02-16
The Ray County Library will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Storytime!
2026-02-18 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 little detectives!

Kid Zone STEM: Cupid's Crossbow
2026-02-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s kids’ STEM program will be Cupid’s crossbow! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime!
2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is shape adventures and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Book Club
2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “Winter Counts” by David Heska Wanbli Weiden. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Read Across America Special Storytime Program
2026-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Library Community Room
We have a special storytime this week! To celebrate Read Across America, enjoy a special Dr. Seuss Storytime with crafts, and stick around to meet friendly animals and snap a picture in the photo booth!
