Ray County Library

Kid Zone STEM: Cupid's Crossbow
2026-02-24 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

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

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!

Next Chapter Book Club
2026-03-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-30 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: Beaded Succulents
2026-03-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be beaded succulents! 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!
2026-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is shenanigans and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Storytime!
2026-03-18 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 once upon a web!

Kid Zone STEM: Chicken Embryology
2026-03-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s kids’ STEM program will be chicken embryology! Supplies and fun are provided! This program is best for children in grades 1-5.

Storytime!
2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is spring and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Storytime!
2026-04-01 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 will be announced soon!

Community Connections- Cold Weather Gardening
2026-04-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Community Room
Join us for our first gardening workshop of the season! This week we’ll focus on cold weather gardening.
Workshop Highlights:

Learn to get started with spring gardening
Giveaway of cold-weather vegetable seeds
Hands on experience and Q&A

Date: April 1, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.

Ray County Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-04-06 17:00 - 18:00

Book Club
2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Storytime!
2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is Hop Into Storytime and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Crafting for Adults: Felt Flower Arrangements
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be felt flower arrangements! 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!
2026-04-15 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 hats!

Community Connections: Garden Planning
2026-04-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Community Room
Join us for this week’s gardening program: garden planning! Bring a photo of your prospective garden location for help with planning.
Workshop Highlights:

Garden planning and layout methods
Easy to follow gardening techniques
Hands on experience and Q&A
Giveaway of cold-weather vegetable seeds

Date: April 15, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Library Community Room

Storytime!
2026-04-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is Earth Day Adventures and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Kid Zone STEM: Bird Nests
2026-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s kids’ STEM program will be spring STEM bird nests! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime!
2026-04-29 10:00 - 11:00
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 Roar Into Storytime!
