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WITS Workout with University of Missouri Extension Office

4:00pm–5:45pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Camdenton Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that staying socially connected and mentally sharp can do wonders for your brain health?

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This event is in the "Adults (Ages 19+)" group

Upcycling Craft!--Oyster Shell Ring Dish!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Osage Beach Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osage Beach Library
Room: Osage Beach Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

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This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12 - 18)" group
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 19+)" group

Teens vs Parents Nerf Battle

6:00pm–9:00pm
Teens (Ages 12 - 18), Adults (Ages 19+)
Camdenton Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12 - 18), Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Games/ Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

What happens at the library after it's closed?

NERF Battles! 

The Camdenton Library will host an After Hours NERF Battle for teens ages 12 to 18, on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 6 pm to 9 pm.

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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.

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This event is in the "Children (Ages 6 - 11)" group

Lego Builders Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Camdenton Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a couple hours of free building or you may pick a challenge card and build what it tells you to.  Some challenges are:

Construct a city train 

design and build a new zoo

create a birdhouse 

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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.

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This event is in the "Children (Ages 6 - 11)" group

Smurfs party!

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Osage Beach Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osage Beach Library
Room: Osage Beach Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready for the new Smurfs movie? Can they save the universe? Razamel and Gargamel have kidnapped Papa Smurf, and the Smurfs have to travel to the real world in order to save him!

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This event is in the "Adults (Ages 19+)" group

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.

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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)" group

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!

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This event is in the "Adults (Ages 19+)" group

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.

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This event is in the "Adults (Ages 19+)" group

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.

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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)" group

Wigglers, Crawlers, and Walkers

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

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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.

This event is in the "Seniors (65+)" group

Tech Tuesday

1:00pm–2:00pm
Seniors (65+)
Camdenton Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Age Group: Seniors (65+)
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
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. 

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This event is in the "Children (Ages 6 - 11)" group

Show us your Hobby Showcase!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Sunrise Beach Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sunrise Beach Library
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Informative Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have an interesting or unique hobby you want to share with the world? Here is your chance! The Sunrise Beach Library is hosting a Hobby Showcase on Tuesday July 15th! Show off Collections! Demonstrate you skills!

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This event is in the "Children (Ages 6 - 11)" group

Kids in the Kitchen

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Stoutland Library
Library Branch: Stoutland Library
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Event Details:

Kids in the Kitchen: Sherry Combs will with the children in the library sharing snacks for the children.

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This event is in the "Children (Ages 6 - 11)" group

Owls of Missouri with Dickerson Park Zoo

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Camdenton Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Owls of Missouri

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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.

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This event is in the "Children (Ages 6 - 11)" group

Kids in the Kitchen with the University of Missouri Extension: Ages 8 - 12

9:30am–10:00am
Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Camdenton Library
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:

Calling all Kids ages 8-12!

Kids in the Kitchen Level B

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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.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6 - 11)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12 - 18)" group

Color My World with Mad Science

10:30am–11:15am
Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)
Climax Springs Library
Library Branch: Climax Springs Library
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Event Details:

With the help of prisms and the diffraction of the white light- rainbows will appear. Volunteers from the audience will be needed to help the Mad Scientist' out, with all the experiments that will go with ROYGBIV's world.

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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.

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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.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6 - 11)" group

Blast Off in Color!

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Macks Creek Library
Library Branch: Macks Creek Library
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Event Details:

Ready to launch your imagination into orbit? This week, we’re exploring how color shapes our universe, from vibrant galaxies to the tools we build with right here on Earth.

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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.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12 - 18)" group

Kids in the Kitchen for Teens Level C with University of Missouri Extension

10:30am–11:30am
Teens (Ages 12 - 18)
Camdenton Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12 - 18)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you like to cook or have a teen who wants to learn, Kids in the Kitchen is for you! In this class you will prepare and taste a healthy recipe each week.

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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.

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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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)" group

Storybook Magic

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Sunrise Beach Library
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.

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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.

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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.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6 - 11)" group

The Colorful World of Bridal Cave

10:30am–11:30am
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: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Event Details:

Come and join us at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County Library District for Bridal Cave! We will be learning about the minerals which give the cave its colors! Lindsey will join us to inform us about all of the colors of the cave!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)" group

Budding Bookworms at Forget-Me-Not Horse Rescue & Sanctuary

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Off Site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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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.

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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.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 19+)" group

Spooky Friends Book Club

1:30pm–2:00pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Camdenton Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Room: Camdenton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy reading spooky books with vampires, goblins, paranormal and horror?  Join our newest book club; "Spooky Friends Book Club" and see what it is all about.  We will meet once per month.  Hope to see you there!

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This event is in the "Children (Ages 6 - 11)" group

Sunrise Beach Police Department

1:30pm–2:30pm
Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances
Event Details:

The Sunrise Beach Police Department is coming to the Sunrise Beach Library! Be sure to turn out for this exciting program with actual police officer from your local law force!! 

 

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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.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 19+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors (65+)" group

Color Happy Color Me Calm

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (Ages 19+), Seniors (65+)
Camdenton Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camdenton Library
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+), Seniors (65+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be coloring pictures to help calm and relax us after a busy day. We will provide all the supplies needed for this event. You are more than welcome to bring your own if you would like.