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01 January 2025
Notes from the Director
We are a bit crowded at the Ralls County Library!
Please be patient with us as JB Thompson Builders from New London creates a little extra space for patrons here in the library starting January 16, 2025!
There may be messy times, noisy times, crowded times, open and closed times and times where patience will be needed, but we will do our best to meet the needs of our patrons! Starting Jan. 16 and through February, programs at the Ralls County Library will be at other facilities in town. Adult Programming will be at the Brooks Building (old Lions Club near the old school), weekly Story Hour at Center Baptist Church, weekly Girls Club at Mark Twain Jr. High School and Adult Book Club will be virtual. Saturday events and Family Nights will return in March.
The Ralls County Library will be open through Friday, Jan. 31 with regular hours but will close for a few weeks in February for painting and carpeting.
What can you do?
You can continue to put books on hold from Evergreen (the wait time might be a little longer for pick up in Feb.), participate in programs, stock up on books, take advantage of our audio/ebooks from Libby and Blackstone, and stay current with information about the library on Facebook, the website - rallscountylibrary.com, or by phone 573-267-3200. Signage will be on the door as well.
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Birth to Age 5 Programming
Dawn Snodgrass & Diane Schulte
A fresh year is here! Our preschool patrons will kick off 2025 with stories and a firework craft celebrating the new year.The second week of the month we will read about birds and create a bird feeder for our feathered friends. Beginning January 16th we will spend our Thursday time together at Center Baptist Church while construction gets underway at the library.During this time we will join with all ages for exciting stories and activities.
Children/Youth
(Grades Kdg-12) Programming
Dawn Hargraves
Happy New Year! I hope you all have a New Year’s Resolution to read or listen to a bunch of books this year. At Story Hour on Thursday, January 2nd, we’ll chat about the books we hope to read this year and have multiple craft options to choose from. Come ready to unleash your creativity. On Thursday, January 9th, we’ll have a popcorn and painting day. Girls Club will resume on January 7th. Girls Club will be at the library on the 7th and 14th, then meeting at the middle school from January 21st through February.
Adult Programming
Milinda Wagoner
Happy New Year! Join us for some cozy adult programs at the Ralls County Library!
On January 4, we will have an all ages Coffee and Coloring. Come make Gourmet coffee and color from 9-11 am.
On January 20th, join us at the Brooks Building for a hands-on bread-making session.
Later in the month, on January 27th, we will be at the Brooks Building where we'll conclude our Book Club discussion of "Once Upon a Wardrobe."
Keep an eye on our announcements for the latest updates and changes.
How to Access E-Books and Audio Books
What’s happening at the library?
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We offer literary services to all ages of patrons and for a variety of reasons.
