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Ball Python slithering on a stick with leaves

Nature's Palette with Dickerson Park Zoo

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Camdenton Meeting Room at Camdenton Library

Program Type:

Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Age Group:

Children (Ages 6 - 11)
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Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
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Nature’s Palette: The Art and Science of Animal Colors Stripes, spots, swirls, and speckles—nature is bursting with color, patterns, and textures! 

Ball Python slithering on a stick with leaves

Dickerson Park Zoo Presents: Nature's Palette: The Art and Science of Animal Colors

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site

Program Type:

Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Age Group:

Children (Ages 6 - 11)
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
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Stripes, spots, swirls, and speckles -- nature is bursting with color, patterns, and textures! This summer, join Dickerson Park Zoo as we explore the amazing diversity of animal coloration.

Starry blue background with a blue and green tie dyed earth.

Color your World with Tie-Dye

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Macks Creek Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Macks Creek Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Challenge Performances
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Tie-Dye Fun for the Whole Family! Get ready to Color Our World, one swirl at a time! Bring your t-shirts, onesies, socks, towels (or anything else you’d love to brighten up) and dive into the colorful world of tie-dye.

Blacklight lit cave on a purple and green background inviting you to color your world this summer with bridal cave.

Bridal Cave

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Climax Springs Library

Program Type:

Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Age Group:

Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)
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Library Branch: Climax Springs Library
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Event Details:

Come and join us at the Climax Springs Library for Bridal Cave! Lindsey from Bridal Cave will come and teach us all about the cave and all its colorful minerals to be found there. See you then!

Color Your World with Mad Science - Test tubes with exploding colors

Color Our World with Mad Science

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 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)
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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 for Mad Science! they will be demonstrating how to "Color Our World" for the Summer Reading Program. 

Ball Python slithering on a stick with leaves

Nature’s Palette: The Art and Science of Animal Colors/ Dickerson Park Zoo

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Age Group:

Children (Ages 6 - 11)
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Event Details:

Stripes, spots, swirls, and speckles—nature is bursting with color, patterns, and textures! This summer, join Dickerson Park Zoo as we explore the amazing diversity of animal coloration. Why do tigers have bold orange and black stripes?

Chapter and Chatter Cafe

Chapter and Chatter Cafe

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Camdenton Library

Program Type:

Informative Discussions

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 19+)
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Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Informative Discussions
Event Details:

Chapter & Chatter Cafe is Camden County Library District's video podcast access point, connecting cardholders and residents with CCLD services, facilities, and staff.

Gardening for Kids with University of Missouri Extension Office - Border of vegetables at bottom with a watering can line drawing at the top with a picture of two children working in the garden.

Gardening for kids with the University of Missouri Extension

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Camdenton Meeting Room at Camdenton Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness
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Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Event Details:

Eating from the garden is an eight-week nutrition and gardening program for third to eighth grade students. Kids will plant and harvest produce, sample fruits and vegetables, and participate in interactive nutrition and food safety activities.

Cartoon depiction of young children in a science lab with a teacher.

Color Lab with Mad Science

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Camdenton Meeting Room at Camdenton Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
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Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

ROY G. BIV is ready to meet young scientists in this workshop exploring colors. (take home: Diffraction Glasses).

This program is for ages 4-6. Parent or guardian must stay with the child. There is a limit of 20 children.

Park setting with trees

Explore Camden County Parks with Eric Gregory

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site

Program Type:

Games/ Gaming, Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Age Group:

Children (Ages 6 - 11)
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Games/ Gaming, Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Event Details:

Eric Gregory, the local park leader in Osage Beach, will share valuable insights on gardening and landscaping.

Additional information will cover topics such as pond care, fish stocking, aquatic ecosystems, and wildlife in the park.

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1st Reads Book Club: Evening Stories

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Macks Creek Library
Library Branch: Macks Creek Library
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you love reading? Do you enjoy talking about what you are reading? You should join us for our 1st Reads Book Club. We will discuss a different title on the first Wednesday of every month. For information, please call Sarah at (573) 363 - 5530.

Join our lively, no-pressure book club where every opinion counts, whether you loved the book or not! We explore a wide variety of genres and enjoy thoughtful, laid-back discussions about what we’ve read.

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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.

Overbooked Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Climax Springs Library
Library Branch: Climax Springs Library
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you love reading? Do you enjoy talking about what you are reading? You should join us for our Overbooked Book Club at the Climax Springs Library. We meet on the third Wednesday of each month to discuss a different title.

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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.

1st Reads Book Club: Evening Stories

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Macks Creek Library
Library Branch: Macks Creek Library
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you love reading? Do you enjoy talking about what you are reading? You should join us for our 1st Reads Book Club. We will discuss a different title on the first Wednesday of every month. For information, please call Sarah at (573) 363 - 5530.

Join our lively, no-pressure book club where every opinion counts, whether you loved the book or not! We explore a wide variety of genres and enjoy thoughtful, laid-back discussions about what we’ve read.

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.

1st Reads Book Club: Evening Stories

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Macks Creek Library
Library Branch: Macks Creek Library
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you love reading? Do you enjoy talking about what you are reading? You should join us for our 1st Reads Book Club. We will discuss a different title on the first Wednesday of every month. For information, please call Sarah at (573) 363 - 5530.

Join our lively, no-pressure book club where every opinion counts, whether you loved the book or not! We explore a wide variety of genres and enjoy thoughtful, laid-back discussions about what we’ve read.

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.

1st Reads Book Club: Evening Stories

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Macks Creek Library
Library Branch: Macks Creek Library
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you love reading? Do you enjoy talking about what you are reading? You should join us for our 1st Reads Book Club. We will discuss a different title on the first Wednesday of every month. For information, please call Sarah at (573) 363 - 5530.

Join our lively, no-pressure book club where every opinion counts, whether you loved the book or not! We explore a wide variety of genres and enjoy thoughtful, laid-back discussions about what we’ve read.

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.

1st Reads Book Club: Evening Stories

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Macks Creek Library
Library Branch: Macks Creek Library
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you love reading? Do you enjoy talking about what you are reading? You should join us for our 1st Reads Book Club. We will discuss a different title on the first Wednesday of every month. For information, please call Sarah at (573) 363 - 5530.

Join our lively, no-pressure book club where every opinion counts, whether you loved the book or not! We explore a wide variety of genres and enjoy thoughtful, laid-back discussions about what we’ve read.

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.

1st Reads Book Club: Evening Stories

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Macks Creek Library
Library Branch: Macks Creek Library
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you love reading? Do you enjoy talking about what you are reading? You should join us for our 1st Reads Book Club. We will discuss a different title on the first Wednesday of every month. For information, please call Sarah at (573) 363 - 5530.

Join our lively, no-pressure book club where every opinion counts, whether you loved the book or not! We explore a wide variety of genres and enjoy thoughtful, laid-back discussions about what we’ve read.

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.

1st Reads Book Club: Evening Stories

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Macks Creek Library
Library Branch: Macks Creek Library
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you love reading? Do you enjoy talking about what you are reading? You should join us for our 1st Reads Book Club. We will discuss a different title on the first Wednesday of every month. For information, please call Sarah at (573) 363 - 5530.

Join our lively, no-pressure book club where every opinion counts, whether you loved the book or not! We explore a wide variety of genres and enjoy thoughtful, laid-back discussions about what we’ve read.

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.