Ray County Library

Storytime!
2023-10-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

Next Chapter Book Club
2023-10-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-16 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. The current book is “Wonder” by R. J. Palacio. Contact the library or Special Needs Services for details regarding joining the book club.

Storytime @ Lawson Fall Festival
2023-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Lawson Fall Festival, Lawson, Missouri, United States
Join us for Craft Time at the Lawson Fall Festival on Saturday, October 21 from 10 am to 12 pm! Make and take home your own Halloween Popsicle Stick Creatures! This program is best for toddlers and preschoolers.

Kid Zone: Halloween Slime
2023-10-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
Join us Tuesday, October 24 from 4 to 5 pm for Kid Zone, and make your own Halloween Slime to take home! This program is best for grades 1-5.

Storytime!
2023-10-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is Halloween and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Storytime!
2023-11-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Join us Wednesday, November 1st from 10 to 10:45 am for Storytime and Crafts, featuring Seasonal Scarecrows! This program is best for toddlers and preschoolers.

Ray County Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2023-11-06 17:00 | Library Community Room
Monthly Meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees.

Book Club
2023-11-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “Joan is Okay” by Weike Wang. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “The Removed” by Brandon Hobson. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

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

Library Closed
2023-11-10 - 2023-11-11
The library will be closed on Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day.

Crafting for Adults: Autumn Centerpieces
2023-11-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be creating autumn centerpieces! This will be a relaxing evening that offers allows room for creativity in style. All supplies will be provided. Click here to register!

Storytime!
2023-11-15 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 celebrating kindness!

Storytime!
2023-11-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is Thanksgiving and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Library Closed
2023-11-23 - 2023-11-25
The library will be closed November 23 – November 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Have a good holiday!

Kid Zone
2023-11-28 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!
2023-11-29 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 Life on the Farm!

Library Board Meeting
2023-12-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Community Room

Book Club
2023-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Reading Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “The Removed” by Brandon Hobson. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “Down the River Unto the Sea” by Walter Mosley. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Storytime!
2023-12-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is hibernation and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Crafting for Adults: Glitter Ornaments
2023-12-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be making glitter ornaments! 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.

Food for Fines
2023-12-13 - 2024-01-31
Food for Fines is back! We’re collecting canned goods and other nonperishables for the Salvation Army from December 13, 2023 through the end of January 2024. 1 food item = $1 in forgiven fines.

Storytime!
2023-12-13 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 Christmas trees!

Next Chapter Book Club
2023-12-14 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.

Storytime!
2023-12-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is Merry Christmas! and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Kids Holiday Program: Build Your Own Gingerbread House
2023-12-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room

Library Closed for the Holidays
2023-12-22 - 2023-12-25
The library will be closed from Friday, December 22 to Monday, December 25 for the holidays. Enjoy your holidays!

Kid Zone
2023-12-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s kid’s craft program will be a STEM toothpick tower. This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime!
2023-12-27 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!
