Library Services

The Ray County Library provides a variety of services to patrons. Services include device check-out, in-building Wi-Fi access, public computers, printing, copying, laminating, and faxing services.

Access to Public Computers and Wi-Fi

The library provides public computers for library patrons and community members to use. Library patrons will need their library card to log on to the computer. Individuals who are not eligible for a library card can obtain a guest pass by providing their current photo ID and accepting the library’s Internet Use Policy.

Copying, Faxing, and Printing Services

The library will make copies of documents for library users for $0.20 per page for black & white copies and $0.50 per page for color copies. The same charges apply to printing documents from emails and on public computers. To send a fax, the fee is $1.00 per page. To receive a fax, the price is $0.50 per page.

Community Room Rental

The Ray County Library is pleased to provide the Community Room as a meeting space for organizations, public functions, and community groups and individuals, therefore; the library board’s intention is to make the room available primarily for educational, cultural, intellectual and civic related activities. The room cannot be scheduled by a particular group or individual on a weekly basis. Organizations and individuals who wish to reserve the room must complete the Community Room Rental Application. Reservations will be accepted a maximum of six weeks out from the requested reservation date.

Community Room Policy

Community Room Reservation Application

Community Room Use Guidelines

Homebound Outreach

Library materials can be delivered to patrons who are unable to come to the library due to health or disability. We provide this service to patrons who reside in senior living facilities. Please contact us at 816-776-5104 to find out how to register for this service.

Laminating

The library can laminate documents from wallet size to letter size for users. Wallet-sized documents are up to 3″x5″ and cost $0.50 each. Flash card-sized documents are up to 4″x6″ and cost $0.75 each. Full page letter-sized documents are up to 8.5″x11″ and cost $1.00 each.

Smart Locker and Curbside Pick up

We know library users are busy and are happy to offer alternative methods to pick up library materials.

Smart Lockers

The Library’s smart locker system provides a secure and easy way to access library materials. Users just need access to a smartphone or an email account. To begin using the smart locker service, speak to a library staff member.

How does it work? Users are sent a numerical code and a QR code via text or email. The numerical code can be typed into the smart locker kiosk and the QR code can be scanned at the smart locker kiosk. Both actions will result in opening the locker with your library materials all checked out and ready to take home.

Curbside Pick-up

Call the library and let us know that you would like to use the curbside service and provide an approximate time for your arrival. You can place holds online in the catalog or by calling the library. Call the library once you have arrived to pick up your items. Please allow a minimum of 1 hour from the time you place your holds for your items to be available to pick up.