Upcoming Events

Filters
Age Group

Adult Game Night

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Camdenton Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Games/ Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

We invite you to join us at the Camdenton Library for a fun evening playing board and card games. Types of games being played include Pitch and Rummy.

Bored Games

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Sunrise Beach Library
Library Branch: Sunrise Beach Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games/ Gaming
Event Details:

Bored at home with nothing to go on Saturday Afternoon? Come down to the Sunrise Beach library and challenge others to fun filled on afternoon of board games!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Disclaimer

Adults and children may be photographed or video-recorded by Library Staff or their representatives during Library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in Library brochures, flyers, posters, web pages, newsletters, news releases, social media posts, or other promotional materials. Please notify staff PRIOR to the event if you don't want to be photographed or recorded.

Color Your Stress Away

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Climax Springs Library
Library Branch: Climax Springs Library
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Was your work week stressful? Take a break on the third Saturday of each month at the Climax Springs Library with a coloring sheet or two and colored pencils. We will provide all the supplies needed or you may bring your own.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Disclaimer

Adults and children may be photographed or video-recorded by Library Staff or their representatives during Library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in Library brochures, flyers, posters, web pages, newsletters, news releases, social media posts, or other promotional materials. Please notify staff PRIOR to the event if you don't want to be photographed or recorded.

Saturday Story time!!!

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Osage Beach Library
Library Branch: Osage Beach Library
Room: Osage Beach Children's Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the Osage Beach library for Saturday story times! These are the third Saturday of each month, and we will have stories and songs and crafts! We will have a good time, for sure! 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Disclaimer

Adults and children may be photographed or video-recorded by Library Staff or their representatives during Library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in Library brochures, flyers, posters, web pages, newsletters, news releases, social media posts, or other promotional materials. Please notify staff PRIOR to the event if you don't want to be photographed or recorded.

Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Camdenton Library, Climax Springs Library, Macks Creek Library, Osage Beach Library, Stoutland Library, Sunrise Beach Library, Off Site
Description:

All Camden County Library District branches will be CLOSED on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Make & Give Fidget Quilts

9:30am - 12:00pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Camdenton Library
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

We make fidget quilts and walker aprons for the long-term care facilities and other organizations in our area.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Disclaimer

Adults and children may be photographed or video-recorded by Library Staff or their representatives during Library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in Library brochures, flyers, posters, web pages, newsletters, news releases, social media posts, or other promotional materials. Please notify staff PRIOR to the event if you don't want to be photographed or recorded.

Wiggles and Giggles Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Osage Beach Library
Library Branch: Osage Beach Library
Room: Osage Beach Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for toddler time at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County library district! We will have songs and games and reading and fun! We may even have a bubble party! We always have fun and learn something at story time!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Disclaimer

Adults and children may be photographed or video-recorded by Library Staff or their representatives during Library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in Library brochures, flyers, posters, web pages, newsletters, news releases, social media posts, or other promotional materials. Please notify staff PRIOR to the event if you don't want to be photographed or recorded.

Social Hour

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Macks Creek Library
Library Branch: Macks Creek Library
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Games/ Gaming
Event Details:

Get out of the house and socialize with your friends and neighbors.  Spend some adult time playing games and talking.  Share the fun and laughter.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Disclaimer

Adults and children may be photographed or video-recorded by Library Staff or their representatives during Library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in Library brochures, flyers, posters, web pages, newsletters, news releases, social media posts, or other promotional materials. Please notify staff PRIOR to the event if you don't want to be photographed or recorded.

Chicks with Sticks

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Climax Springs Library
Library Branch: Climax Springs Library
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Join us for a weekly crafting program. Bring your current project and meet other knitters and crocheters. Our members are more than happy to help beginners.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Disclaimer

Adults and children may be photographed or video-recorded by Library Staff or their representatives during Library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in Library brochures, flyers, posters, web pages, newsletters, news releases, social media posts, or other promotional materials. Please notify staff PRIOR to the event if you don't want to be photographed or recorded.

Wigglers, Crawlers, and Walkers

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Camdenton Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the library while helping them learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled baby and toddler story times.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Disclaimer

Adults and children may be photographed or video-recorded by Library Staff or their representatives during Library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in Library brochures, flyers, posters, web pages, newsletters, news releases, social media posts, or other promotional materials. Please notify staff PRIOR to the event if you don't want to be photographed or recorded.

Stoutland Diaries History Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Stoutland Library
Library Branch: Stoutland Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Author Talks/ Visits, Genealogy/ Local History, Informative Discussions, Workshop
Event Details:

Stoutland Diaries

Discovering and discussing the rich history of the Stoutland Community.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Disclaimer

Adults and children may be photographed or video-recorded by Library Staff or their representatives during Library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in Library brochures, flyers, posters, web pages, newsletters, news releases, social media posts, or other promotional materials. Please notify staff PRIOR to the event if you don't want to be photographed or recorded.

After School Action

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Stoutland Library
Library Branch: Stoutland Library
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/ Gaming, Informative Discussions, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

School-age children and teens can use the library facilities to engage in activities that encourage reading and using the library's resources.

Cookie Bookie Book Club

6:15pm - 7:30pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Stoutland Library
Library Branch: Stoutland Library
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Author Talks/ Visits, Informative Discussions, Book Club

Do you love reading? Do you enjoy talking about what you're reading? You are invited to join us at the Stoutland Library for our Cookies Bookies Book Club. On the third Thursday of each month, we meet at the Stoutland Library at 6:15 pm to discuss our latest book club selection. At the end of the meeting, we will get the title for our following reading selection. For more information, please call Marie at (417) 286 - 3188.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Photo Disclaimer

Adults and children may be photographed or video-recorded by Library Staff or their representatives during Library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in Library brochures, flyers, posters, web pages, newsletters, news releases, social media posts, or other promotional materials. Please notify staff PRIOR to the event if you don't want to be photographed or recorded.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Macks Creek Library
Library Branch: Macks Creek Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the library while helping them learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled baby and toddler storytimes. These storytimes are perfect for our youngest library fans as we focus on familiar songs, rhymes, and stories while learning new ones to help your baby learn and grow.

Toddlers and babies first story time.  Please join us for bubbles, songs, and books.  Laughter and fun encouraged.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Disclaimer

Adults and children may be photographed or video-recorded by Library Staff or their representatives during Library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in Library brochures, flyers, posters, web pages, newsletters, news releases, social media posts, or other promotional materials. Please notify staff PRIOR to the event if you don't want to be photographed or recorded.

Book Tales story time

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Osage Beach Library
Library Branch: Osage Beach Library
Room: Osage Beach Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden Count library district for Book Tales story time! We will have songs, games, books, and crafts! We always have a good time at story time! 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Disclaimer

Adults and children may be photographed or video-recorded by Library Staff or their representatives during Library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in Library brochures, flyers, posters, web pages, newsletters, news releases, social media posts, or other promotional materials. Please notify staff PRIOR to the event if you don't want to be photographed or recorded.

Storybook Magic

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Sunrise Beach Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sunrise Beach Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Help your child learn the importance of per-literacy skills with our fun-filled preschool storytimes. We focus on songs, games, and motion in addition to books to help your preschooler learn social skills, listening comprehension, letter & number recognition, and vocabulary.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo Disclaimer

Adults and children may be photographed or video-recorded by Library Staff or their representatives during Library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in Library brochures, flyers, posters, web pages, newsletters, news releases, social media posts, or other promotional materials. Please notify staff PRIOR to the event if you don't want to be photographed or recorded.

Budding Bookworms

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Camdenton Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Help your child learn the importance of per-literacy skills with our fun-filled preschool storytimes.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Disclaimer

Adults and children may be photographed or video-recorded by Library Staff or their representatives during Library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in Library brochures, flyers, posters, web pages, newsletters, news releases, social media posts, or other promotional materials. Please notify staff PRIOR to the event if you don't want to be photographed or recorded.

After School Action

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Stoutland Library
Library Branch: Stoutland Library
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/ Gaming, Informative Discussions, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

School-age children and teens can use the library facilities to engage in activities that encourage reading and using the library's resources.

Silly Storytime

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Climax Springs Library
Library Branch: Climax Springs Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Help your child learn the importance of per-literacy skills with our fun-filled preschool storytimes. We focus on songs, games, and motion in addition to books to help your preschooler learn social skills, listening comprehension, letter & number recognition, and vocabulary.

Join us for storytime at the Climax Springs Library. We will read stories, sing songs, and make a new craft each week.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo Disclaimer

Adults and children may be photographed or video-recorded by Library Staff or their representatives during Library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in Library brochures, flyers, posters, web pages, newsletters, news releases, social media posts, or other promotional materials. Please notify staff PRIOR to the event if you don't want to be photographed or recorded.

Hatha Yoga and Yoga Nidra Meditation

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Osage Beach Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Osage Beach Library
Room: Osage Beach Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Master yoga instructor Linda Garcia is back with us at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County Library District!

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Macks Creek Library
Library Branch: Macks Creek Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Help your child learn the importance of per-literacy skills with our fun-filled preschool storytimes. We focus on songs, games, and motion in addition to books to help your preschooler learn social skills, listening comprehension, letter & number recognition, and vocabulary.

Come on in for story time with Ms Jennie for ages 3 to 6.  We will read books, sing songs, and have fun with other littles.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Disclaimer

Adults and children may be photographed or video-recorded by Library Staff or their representatives during Library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in Library brochures, flyers, posters, web pages, newsletters, news releases, social media posts, or other promotional materials. Please notify staff PRIOR to the event if you don't want to be photographed or recorded.

Technology Hour

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Seniors (65+)
Camdenton Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Seniors (65+)
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Do you have any questions about how to use a computer, smartphone, or tablet bring us your questions and we can help. We can also help you navigate our mobile app, Libby, hoopla, and all of our other databases that we offer. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Disclaimer

Adults and children may be photographed or video-recorded by Library Staff or their representatives during Library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in Library brochures, flyers, posters, web pages, newsletters, news releases, social media posts, or other promotional materials. Please notify staff PRIOR to the event if you don't want to be photographed or recorded.

Sensory Story Time for Adults

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Camdenton Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Sensory Storytime focuses on providing stories, songs, and activities specifically designed for adults with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, or other developmental and physical difficulties.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Disclaimer

Adults and children may be photographed or video-recorded by Library Staff or their representatives during Library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in Library brochures, flyers, posters, web pages, newsletters, news releases, social media posts, or other promotional materials. Please notify staff PRIOR to the event if you don't want to be photographed or recorded.

Happy Home School Happenings

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Stoutland Library
Library Branch: Stoutland Library
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/ Gaming, Informative Discussions, Storytime
Event Details:

Home school students will have access to materials in several formats that support literacy and education. Home school students will have the opportunity to explore resources like the online library catalog and various databases.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Disclaimer

Adults and children may be photographed or video-recorded by Library Staff or their representatives during Library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in Library brochures, flyers, posters, web pages, newsletters, news releases, social media posts, or other promotional materials. Please notify staff PRIOR to the event if you don't want to be photographed or recorded.