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Sensory Friendly Mornings

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Stoutland Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Sensory mornings will be geared to help those in our community that want to experience the library and the many things we have to offer, but may struggle with bright lights, loud noises, crowds of people.

Library Branch: Stoutland Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Sensory mornings will be geared to help those in our community that want to experience the library and the many things we have to offer, but may struggle with bright lights, loud noises, crowds of people.

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.

Accompanying Adults

An adult must accompany children under the age of ten (10) for this program. We ask that adults plan to attend and actively participate alongside their child. Drop-offs are not permitted.

Friday Fun Day

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 5:00pm
Stoutland Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)

Come and spend Friday Funday at the Stoutland Library. We will have music playing quietly throughout the day as well as fun arts and crafts for the kids that will focus on the holiday in that month.

Library Branch: Stoutland Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)
Event Details:

Come and spend Friday Funday at the Stoutland Library. We will have music playing quietly throughout the day as well as fun arts and crafts for the kids that will focus on the holiday in that month.

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.

Accompanying Adults

An adult must accompany children under the age of ten (10) for this program. We ask that adults plan to attend and actively participate alongside their child. Drop-offs are not 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.

Summer Reading

All Day
Camdenton Meeting Room at Camdenton Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Intro to Magic: The Gathering

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Climax Springs Library
Program Type:
Games/ Gaming
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12 - 18), Adults (Ages 19+)

Want to get into Magic: The Gathering? Want to test a deck and learn how to play? Want to meet other players in Climax Springs?

Library Branch: Climax Springs Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12 - 18), Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Games/ Gaming
Event Details:

Want to get into Magic: The Gathering? Want to test a deck and learn how to play? Want to meet other players in Climax Springs?

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.

Summer Reading Program Kickoff

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Camdenton Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Age Group:
All Ages

Summer Reading Program 2026 Kickoff!!! Unearth Your Story is the theme this year. Fossils, Dinosaurs, Rock Formations, whatever you can unearth from the past will be in the present at the kickoff.

Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Event Details:

Summer Reading Program 2026 Kickoff!!! Unearth Your Story is the theme this year. Fossils, Dinosaurs, Rock Formations, whatever you can unearth from the past will be in the present at the kickoff.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult must accompany children under the age of ten (10) for this program. We ask that adults plan to attend and actively participate alongside their child. Drop-offs are not 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.

Dad and Kids Reading Together

Ready, Set, Story! Saturday Story fun for Families!

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Macks Creek Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 to 6):

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 prescho...

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

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. Sarah for ages birth to 6.  We will read books, sing songs, and have fun with other littles.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult must accompany children under the age of ten (10) for this program. We ask that adults plan to attend and actively participate alongside their child. Drop-offs are not 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.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Camdenton Library, Climax Springs Library, Macks Creek Library, Osage Beach Library, Stoutland Library, Sunrise Beach Library, Off Site

All Camden County Library District Branches are CLOSED for Memorial Day.

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 are CLOSED for Memorial Day.

Wiggles and Giggles story time!

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Osage Beach Children's Room at Osage Beach Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)

Join us for the Wiggles and Giggles story time at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County library! We enjoy stories and songs, fingerplay, and bubbles! We have a great time! 

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 the Wiggles and Giggles story time at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County library! We enjoy stories and songs, fingerplay, and bubbles! We have a great time! 

Social Hour

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Macks Creek Library
Program Type:
Games/ Gaming
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

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.

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.

Colorful skein of yarn

Chicks with Sticks

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Climax Springs Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
Knitting, Crocheting, Tatting, or Macrame Clubs:

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.

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.

Mom and baby reading together

Wigglers, Crawlers, and Walkers Baby/Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Camdenton Children's Room at Camdenton Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Toddler Storytime (Ages Birth - 36 months):

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 youn...

Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Program Type: Storytime

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.

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.

Summer Reading Program Presents Curt Strutz Dinosaur Bonanza

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Camdenton Meeting Room at Camdenton Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Age Group:
All Ages

Come see the dinosaurs! Presenter Curt Strutz takes us on a tour of the dinosaur era. With a show for all ages Curt will entertain everyone. Come out and have some family fun!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come see the dinosaurs! Presenter Curt Strutz takes us on a tour of the dinosaur era. With a show for all ages Curt will entertain everyone. Come out and have some family fun!

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.

Offense to Good Sense: A Celebration of Trash Cinema

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Camdenton Meeting Room at Camdenton Library
Program Type:
Informative Discussions
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Some movies are masterpieces. Some are mediocre.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Informative Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Some movies are masterpieces. Some are mediocre.

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 Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Osage Beach Children's Room at Osage Beach Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)

Join us for Book Tales story time at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County library! Book Tales story time is generally recommended for children 3 years to 6 years!

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 Book Tales story time at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County library! Book Tales story time is generally recommended for children 3 years to 6 years!

Dad and Kids Reading Together

Storybook Magic

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sunrise Beach Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 to 6):

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 prescho...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sunrise Beach Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

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

An adult must accompany children under the age of ten (10) for this program. We ask that adults plan to attend and actively participate alongside their child. Drop-offs are not 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.

Dad and Kids Reading Together

Budding Bookworms

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Camdenton Children's Room at Camdenton Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 to 6):

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 prescho...

Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Program Type: Storytime

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)

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.

Bug Hotel Craft

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Osage Beach Children's Room at Osage Beach Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Build a welcoming retreat for our neighborhood pollinators and creepy-crawly companions at our Bug Motel Workshop!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osage Beach Library
Room: Osage Beach Children's Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build a welcoming retreat for our neighborhood pollinators and creepy-crawly companions at our Bug Motel Workshop!

Dad and Kids Reading Together

Silly Storytime

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Climax Springs Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 to 6):

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 prescho...

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

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

An adult must accompany children under the age of ten (10) for this program. We ask that adults plan to attend and actively participate alongside their child. Drop-offs are not 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.

Getting Healthy and Eating from the Garden

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Camdenton Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Avoid the high prices and sub-par product at the grocery store and grow you own food in our class. We will start in May and finish in July. You should be harvesting and enjoying your crops in the fall.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Avoid the high prices and sub-par product at the grocery store and grow you own food in our class. We will start in May and finish in July. You should be harvesting and enjoying your crops in the fall.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult must accompany children under the age of ten (10) for this program. We ask that adults plan to attend and actively participate alongside their child. Drop-offs are not 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.

Gardening for kids with the University of Missouri Extension

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Camdenton Meeting Room at Camdenton Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Gardening for kids is a gardening program that allows kids to become part of an outdoor classroom.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gardening for kids is a gardening program that allows kids to become part of an outdoor classroom.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Story time at Nurtured Growth Childcare Center

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)

Story time at Nurtured Growth Childcare Center is full of stories and songs! We read and sing! We are into action! We may even dance a little.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Story time at Nurtured Growth Childcare Center is full of stories and songs! We read and sing! We are into action! We may even dance a little.

Summer Reading Program!!! Wonders of Wildlife!!!

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Osage Beach Children's Room at Osage Beach Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Join us at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County Library District for our "Unearthing a Story" with Wonders of Wildlife! Animals and their stories abound whenever we are graced with the presence of the Wonders of Wildlife crew!

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 branch of the Camden County Library District for our "Unearthing a Story" with Wonders of Wildlife! Animals and their stories abound whenever we are graced with the presence of the Wonders of Wildlife crew!

Knotting Needles: Weekly Craft Meetup

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Macks Creek Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Bring in your own UFOs (Unfinished Objects) or start something new!

Library Branch: Macks Creek Library
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring in your own UFOs (Unfinished Objects) or start something new!

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.

Golden Bluegrass Band at the Camdenton Library

Golden Bluegrass

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Camdenton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
All Ages

Get ready for an afternoon of toe-tapping tunes and soulful melodies as we welcome Golden Bluegrass to the Camdenton Library!

Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Get ready for an afternoon of toe-tapping tunes and soulful melodies as we welcome Golden Bluegrass to the Camdenton Library!

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.