Upcoming Events

Closed for Memorial 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, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.

Jay and Leslie Laughing Matters

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Camdenton Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Camdenton Library

Room: Camdenton Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Registration Required

Event Details:

Jay & Leslie’s Laughing Matters

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.

Wonders of Wildlife!!!!

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:

Join us at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County library district for Wonders of Wildlife! They will be showing us how animals color your world!

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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.

Color My World with Mad Science

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Camdenton Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Camdenton Library

Room: Camdenton Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Registration Required

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.

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.

Color My World with Mad Science

10:30am - 11:30am

All Ages

Macks Creek Library

Library Branch: Macks Creek Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Event Details:

The Mad Scientist is coming back to Macks Creek, and things are about to get colorful! Join us for a high energy science show where we’ll explore how colors are created through mind-blowing experiments.

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.

Ha-Ha Tonka State Park

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:

Do not miss Ha-Ha Tonka State Park at the Osage Beach branch of the Camden County Library District! The Ha-Ha Tonka folks will be talking about all of the colors throughout the park!

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.

Merry Mary Face Painting

10:30am - 12:00pm

Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)

Climax Springs Library

Library Branch: Climax Springs Library

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18)

Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Event Details:

Kids are invited to join us at the Climax Springs for our first Summer Reading Challenge event! Merry Mary will be at the library with her face paints!

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.

Color Your World with Mad Science

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18), Adults (Ages 19+)

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (Birth - 5), Children (Ages 6 - 11), Teens (Ages 12 - 18), Adults (Ages 19+)

Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Event Details:

Mad Science brings Color your World to the Sunrise Beach 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.

Wonders of Wildlife

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Camdenton Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Camdenton Library

Room: Camdenton Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Registration Required

Event Details:

Animals come in all shapes, sizes, and colors! Join us In this 60 minute Live Animal Program as we discover the amazing biodiversity of the animal kingdom. Why do animals look the way they do?

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.

Johnny Morris Wonders of Wildlife

10:00am - 11:00am

Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Program Type: Author Talks/ Visits, Informative Discussions, Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Event Details:

Wonders of Wildlife Program for the Summer Students at Stoutland School.

Animals from the Wonders of Wildlife and the National Museum and Aquarium will be at the program.

Habitats of the animals will also part of the program.

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.

Buzzer the Bee!

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:

Meet Buzzer the Bee!

He wants you to “BEE” prepared!

Buzzer is a busy little bee. He works with us every day, helping to spread the word about how you can “BEE” prepared for emergencies, both small and LARGE!

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.

Color Block Builders: Cut, Create, and Color Our World!

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:

Color Block Builders is a hands on program where creativity meets construction! Kids will explore color, shapes, and design as they measure, cut, and create their own paper quilt blocks.

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.

Dr. Paula Brown!!!! Lake fine Art Academy and Galleria!!!!

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:

Join us for a Summer Reading Program with Dr. Paula Brown! Dr. Paula has been a local educator for many years, and she owns the Lake Fine Art Academy and Galleria. At the Galleria Dr.

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.

Morrow Moving Music

10:00am - 11:00am

Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Program Type: Music, Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Event Details:

Erin Morrow will be doing costumes, music, sing-alongs, dancing, and props to encourage children to work with the music and program.

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.

Mr. "B" Don Brenton

10:00am - 11:00am

Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Program Type: Music, Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Event Details:

Mr. "B" will learn music and magic together, it can be fun and engaging way to foster creativity, imagination, and a deeper connection to sound, often elements of storytelling and rhythmic patterns for enjoyment.

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.

Nature's Palette with Dickerson Park Zoo

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Camdenton Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Camdenton Library

Room: Camdenton Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Registration Required

Event Details:

Nature’s Palette: The Art and Science of Animal Colors Stripes, spots, swirls, and speckles—nature is bursting with color, patterns, and textures!

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.

Dickerson Zoo from Springfield, MO

10:00am - 11:00am

Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Program Type: Informative Discussions, Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Event Details:

Wildlife "Zooniversity" magnifies the amazing world of animals for the children in Stoutland summer school. Students will learn through an inquiry based educational approach designed to create curiosity, discovery, and conservation.

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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.

Bridal Cave

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:

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!

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.

Color Our World with Mad Science

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:

Join us for Mad Science! they will be demonstrating how to "Color Our World" for the Summer Reading Program.

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.

Color your World with Tie-Dye

10:30am - 11:30am

All Ages

Macks Creek Library

Library Branch: Macks Creek Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Event Details:

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.

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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.

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

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:

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?

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.

Explore Camden County Parks with Eric Gregory

10:00am - 11:00am

Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Off Site

Offsite Event

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.

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.

Lights, Color, Action with Mad Science

11:00am - 12:00pm

Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Camdenton Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Camdenton Library

Room: Camdenton Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Program Type: Summer Reading Challenge Performances

Registration Required

Event Details:

What do fireworks and astronomy have in common?

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.

Ms. L's Buzzing Bees

10:00am - 11:00am

Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children (Ages 6 - 11)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Informative Discussions, Summer Reading Challenge Performances, Storytime

Event Details:

Join us for a buzzing good time at our Ms. L's Buzzing Bees Beekeeper Adventures for kids! This fun and educational event is designed to introduce children to the fascinating world of bees and beekeeping.

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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.

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