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

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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 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.

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.

Summer Reading Program Presents Curt Strutz Dinosaur Bonanza

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 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.

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.

Summer Reading Program Presents InCahoots Improv Show

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Camdenton Meeting Room at Camdenton Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)

Unearth your improv story with InCahoots. She will bring in improv fun and games unearthing your stories. Volunteers will be needed so get ready for some fun!

Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Event Details:

Unearth your improv story with InCahoots. She will bring in improv fun and games unearthing your stories. Volunteers will be needed so get ready for some fun!

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.

Osage Beach Police Department!!! Summer Reading Program!

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Osage Beach Children's Room at Osage Beach Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Join us at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County Library District for "UnEarthing a Story" with the Osage Beach Police Department! Find out what kind of stories the officers encounter each day and what kind of encounters they have.

Library Branch: Osage Beach Library
Room: Osage Beach Children's Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Event Details:

Join us at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County Library District for "UnEarthing a Story" with the Osage Beach Police Department! Find out what kind of stories the officers encounter each day and what kind of encounters they have.

Summer Reading Program Presents Mad Science

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Camdenton Meeting Room at Camdenton Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Do you like science? Do you like MAD SCIENCE????? Enjoy laughs during science as Mad Science comes to the Camdenton Library for the Summer Reading Program. You'll see wacky experiments, hijinks, and might learn something too.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you like science? Do you like MAD SCIENCE????? Enjoy laughs during science as Mad Science comes to the Camdenton Library for the Summer Reading Program. You'll see wacky experiments, hijinks, and might learn something too.

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.

Summer Reading Program!!! Mad Science!

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Osage Beach Children's Room at Osage Beach Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Join us at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County Library District for Mad Science! We will be "unearthing a story" as they delight us with science! You know it is always fun when the Mad Scientists arrive, so do not forget to join us!

Library Branch: Osage Beach Library
Room: Osage Beach Children's Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Event Details:

Join us at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County Library District for Mad Science! We will be "unearthing a story" as they delight us with science! You know it is always fun when the Mad Scientists arrive, so do not forget to join us!

Summer Reading Program Presents Mid Mo Magic Show with Gerry Tritz,

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Camdenton Meeting Room at Camdenton Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)

Camden County Library Proudly Presents the Summer Reading Program's Mid Mo Magic Show with Gerry Tritz.  Gerry will perform feats of magic even your eyes can't pick up. So Sit back and enjoy the show!

Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Event Details:

Camden County Library Proudly Presents the Summer Reading Program's Mid Mo Magic Show with Gerry Tritz.  Gerry will perform feats of magic even your eyes can't pick up. So Sit back and enjoy the show!

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.

Summer Reading program!!! UnEarthing a Story with OBFD??????

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Osage Beach Children's Room at Osage Beach Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Join us at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County library district as we "UnEarth the Story" of a fire! We will have a short video from the Osage Beach Fire Department about fire safety, and the department will be here with the fire truck!!!

Library Branch: Osage Beach Library
Room: Osage Beach Children's Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Event Details:

Join us at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County library district as we "UnEarth the Story" of a fire! We will have a short video from the Osage Beach Fire Department about fire safety, and the department will be here with the fire truck!!!

Summer Reading Program Presents Wonders of Wildlife

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Camdenton Meeting Room at Camdenton Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Join us as our friends from Wonders of Wildlilfe share information about a variety of animals. Learn about their habitats, eating preferences and a myriad of other facts. Animals may be present

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as our friends from Wonders of Wildlilfe share information about a variety of animals. Learn about their habitats, eating preferences and a myriad of other facts. Animals may be present

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.

Summer Reading program!!!! UnEarthing the Story of your pet!!! Animal DNA stories!!!

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Osage Beach Children's Room at Osage Beach Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Join us at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County library district as we "UnEarth the Story" of pets! Do you have a rescue pet, and you wonder what kind of family tree they truly come from? We will have stories of pets and their DNA!

Library Branch: Osage Beach Library
Room: Osage Beach Children's Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Event Details:

Join us at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County library district as we "UnEarth the Story" of pets! Do you have a rescue pet, and you wonder what kind of family tree they truly come from? We will have stories of pets and their DNA!

Summer Reading Program Presents Dickerson Park Zoo

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Camdenton Meeting Room at Camdenton Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Summer Reading Program Presents Dickerson Park Zoo. Join us as our friends from the Dickerson Park Zoo will bring information about various animals. Learn about the eating habits, sleeping habits and habitats of our furry friends.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer Reading Program Presents Dickerson Park Zoo. Join us as our friends from the Dickerson Park Zoo will bring information about various animals. Learn about the eating habits, sleeping habits and habitats of our furry friends.

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 Independence 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 Independence 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 Independence Day.

Summer Reading Program Presents Runge Nature Center

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Camdenton Meeting Room at Camdenton Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)

Summer Reading Program presents the Missouri Dept of Conservation's Runge Nature Center where we will learn about  and appreciate the variety of habitats found in Missouri.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer Reading Program presents the Missouri Dept of Conservation's Runge Nature Center where we will learn about  and appreciate the variety of habitats found in Missouri.

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 Stark Caverns

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Camdenton Meeting Room at Camdenton Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Join us for this fun Summer Reading program as Stark Caverns will teach us about caves, rock formations and fossils here in Missouri. 

Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Event Details:

Join us for this fun Summer Reading program as Stark Caverns will teach us about caves, rock formations and fossils here in Missouri. 

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!!!! Linn Creek Museum is UnEarthing the Story of the Lake!

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Osage Beach Children's Room at Osage Beach Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Join us at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County Library District as Linn Creek Museum "UnEarths the story of the Lake for us! Did you know that towns had to be moved, and some towns no longer exist because of the creation of our Lake?

Library Branch: Osage Beach Library
Room: Osage Beach Children's Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Event Details:

Join us at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County Library District as Linn Creek Museum "UnEarths the story of the Lake for us! Did you know that towns had to be moved, and some towns no longer exist because of the creation of our Lake?

Summer Reading Program Presents Minecraft: Dinosaur Safari

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab at Camdenton Library
Program Type:
Games/ Gaming, Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)

Do you enjoy playing Minecraft???? We have a special treat for children. A Minecraft Dinosaur Safari. Hunt for fossils, build habitats, total environments, a fun Minecraft experience will be had by all participants.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)
Program Type: Games/ Gaming, Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy playing Minecraft???? We have a special treat for children. A Minecraft Dinosaur Safari. Hunt for fossils, build habitats, total environments, a fun Minecraft experience will be had by all participants.  

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!!! UnEarthing a Story with Jefferson City Paranormal Group!!!

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Osage Beach Children's Room at Osage Beach Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Join us at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County Library District for "UnEarthing a Story," with the Jefferson City Paranormal group. They will be sharing with us what they do to unearth the stories they are asked to investigate.

Library Branch: Osage Beach Library
Room: Osage Beach Children's Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Event Details:

Join us at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County Library District for "UnEarthing a Story," with the Jefferson City Paranormal group. They will be sharing with us what they do to unearth the stories they are asked to investigate.

Summer Reading Program Presents Will Stuck: Diggin into Giggles

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Camdenton Meeting Room at Camdenton Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)

Summer Reading Program Presents Will Stuck: Diggin into Giggles.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer Reading Program Presents Will Stuck: Diggin into Giggles.

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!!! UnEarthing the story of your Family!!!

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Osage Beach Children's Room at Osage Beach Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Join us at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County Library District as we UnEarth the story of genealogy!

Library Branch: Osage Beach Library
Room: Osage Beach Children's Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Event Details:

Join us at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County Library District as we UnEarth the story of genealogy!

Summer Reading Program Presents Joyce Slater Storyteller

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Camdenton Meeting Room at Camdenton Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)

Stories! Art! Music! Laughter! Welcome to the vibrant world of storyteller Joyce Slater. Summer Reading Program brings you the storytelling of Joyce Slater. Joyce tells stories to a wide variety of audiences.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories! Art! Music! Laughter! Welcome to the vibrant world of storyteller Joyce Slater. Summer Reading Program brings you the storytelling of Joyce Slater. Joyce tells stories to a wide variety of audiences.

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 Labor 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 Labor 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 Labor Day.