Next Chapter Book Club

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!

Tuesday, May 5, 2026, @6:00-6:45 p.m.

Book Club Meeting where a selected book will be discussed. This month’s book is “The Perfect Mother” by Aimee Molloy. Members can also pick up next month’s book, “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte. Contact the library for details regarding joining the book club.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

The library will be closed Saturday, May 2. Come see us at the festival from 9-2!

Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2, 2026

Come see us at the Mushroom Festival!

-Friday, May 1 @ 9-5

-Saturday, May 2 @ 9-2

Thursday, April 30, 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, April 29, 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 Roar Into Storytime!