Wednesday, May 27, 2026, @10:00-10:45 a.m.

Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is wind & kites and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Tuesday, May 26, @4:00-4:45 p.m.

This month’s kids’ STEM program will be paper plate rollercoasters! This program is best for children in grades 1-5. Supplies and fun are provided!

Monday, Monday 25, 2026.

The Ray County Library will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, @5:00 p.m.

Join us for this month’s gardening program and build your own compost bin! Be sure to plan ahead to take home the pallet compost bin. It will be large and heavy. Limited compost bin delivery available with RSVP. Register here!

Workshop Highlights:

• Learn how to compost
• Hands on compost bin construction
• Seed giveaway

Date: May 20, 2026

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Location: Library Community Room

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, @10:00-10:45 a.m.

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 dirt!

Thursday, May 14, 2026, @4:00-5:00 p.m.

• 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.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026, @10:00-10:45 a.m.

Early Literacy Storytime program for toddlers and preschoolers. This session’s theme is robots and will include fun stories, activities, and a craft!

Tuesday, May 12, 2026, @6:00-6:45 p.m.

This month’s craft will be a paint and sip! 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.

Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9, 2026

The Ray County Library will be closed Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 in observance of Truman Day.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026, @10:00-10:45 a.m.

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 lizards!