Ray County Library

Kid Zone: Boondoggle Keychains
2024-08-27 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Library Community Room
This month’s kids’ craft program will be STEM boondoggle keychains! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime!
2024-08-28 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!

Rescheduled Meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees
2024-08-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Community Room
Monthly Meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees. Rescheduled from August 19th due to lack of a quorum.

Closed for Labor Day
2024-09-02
The Ray County Library will be closed on September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day.

Book Club
2024-09-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “a Man called Ove” by Fredrik Backman. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “Color Me Murder” by Krista Davis. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Storytime!
2024-09-04 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 foxes!

Next Chapter Book Club
2024-09-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-19 17:00 - 18:00 | 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.

Community Connection Event
2024-09-07 12:00 - 14:00 | West Library Parking Lot
Join us on Saturday, September 7th from 12:00PM-2:00PM, at the Ray County Library for a fun filled day and learn how to prepare your family for an emergency! Activities will include Petting Zoo, Storyteller, Fire Truck demonstration, food, door prizes, an emergency preparedness Go Bag, and community speakers.

Ray County Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-09-09 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-07 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Community Room
Monthly Meeting of the Ray County Library Board of Trustees.

Crafting for Adults: Fall Candle Holders
2024-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be fall candle holders! 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!
2024-09-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is apples and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Senior Life Solutions
2024-09-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
To strengthen the health literacy of our patrons, Senior Life Solutions will present a monthly health information program on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10 am in the Library’s Community Room.

Storytime!
2024-09-18 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 sticky stuff!

Kid Zone STEM: Pumpkin Catapults
2024-09-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s kids’ craft program will be pumpkin catapults! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime!
2024-09-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Library Community Room
Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is fall and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Book Club
2024-10-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “Color Me Murder” by Krista Davis. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Storytime!
2024-10-02 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 leaves!

Crafting at Hardin Fall Festival
2024-10-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Hardin Fall Festival, 500 NE 1st St, Hardin, MO, 64035
Join the Ray County Library and Hardin Betterment Committee at the Hardin Fall Festival on Saturday, October 5 from 10 am to 3 pm, and make and take home Crafts for Kids! The Hardin Fall Festival 2024 is located at Hardin Central C-2 School District.

Crafting for Adults: Mug Painting
2024-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s craft will be mug painting! 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!
2024-10-09 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!

Library Closed
2024-10-14
The Ray County Library will be closed on October 14, 2024 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day.

Storytime!
2024-10-16 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 bats!

Crafting at Lawson Fall Festival
2024-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Lawson Fall Festival, Lawson, Missouri, United States
Join the Ray County Library for some crafts at the Lawson Fall Festival!

Kid Zone STEM: Halloween Slime
2024-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Community Room
This month’s kids’ craft program will be halloween slime! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Storytime!
2024-10-23 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 monsters!

Storytime!
2024-10-30 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!
