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Moniteau County Library
Hours: M-W-F: 9AM - 5PM | T-Th: 9AM - 6PM | Sat: 9AM - 12PM | Sun: Closed
Book Club #1
Nov
13
1:00 PM13:00

Book Club #1

  • Friday, November 13, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 13:00 14:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be discussing Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House

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Monthly Meeting for Library Board of Trustees
Nov
18
10:00 AM10:00

Monthly Meeting for Library Board of Trustees

  • Wednesday, November 18, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This is the monthly meeting for the Moniteau County Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome to attend.

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Story Time
Nov
18
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, November 18, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special guest!

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Adult Craft Night
Nov
24
5:00 PM17:00

Adult Craft Night

  • Tuesday, November 24, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be putting together the ingredients for Simmer Pots! Come join us!

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Story Time
Nov
25
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, November 25, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special Thanksgiving Story time!

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LIBRARY CLOSED
Nov
26
to Nov 27

LIBRARY CLOSED

  • Thu, Nov 26, 2026 9:00 AM 09:00 Fri, Nov 27, 2026 5:00 PM 17:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Moniteau County Library will be closed on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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LIBRARY CLOSED
Nov
11
9:00 PM21:00

LIBRARY CLOSED

  • Wednesday, November 11, 2026
  • 9:00 PM 10:00 PM 21:00 22:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Library Closed for Veterans Day

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Annual Library Foundation Meeting
Nov
5
7:00 PM19:00

Annual Library Foundation Meeting

  • Thursday, November 5, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The annual meeting of the Moniteau County Library Foundation will be held on November 5, 2026, at 7:00 pm. The public is welcome to attend.

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Book Club #2
Nov
5
5:00 PM17:00

Book Club #2

  • Thursday, November 5, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be discussing Frankenstein by Mary Shelly

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Story Time
Nov
4
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, November 4, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We had to reschedule the macaw, but Story Time is still on! We will be reading Rick the Rock of Room 214. We will be decorating rocks.

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Story Time
Oct
28
10:00 AM10:00

Story Time

  • Wednesday, October 28, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will read The Hallo-Weiner and make a craft. All preschoolers are welcome!

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Adult Craft Night
Oct
27
5:00 PM17:00

Adult Craft Night

  • Tuesday, October 27, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be making pearl ghosts. Join us for a night of spooky crafting! Registration is required! Call the Moniteau County Library if you have difficulty registering.

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Oct
21
10:00 AM10:00

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

  • Wednesday, October 21, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Library Board of Trustees will be meeting in the Bolinger Room. The public is welcome to attend!

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Story Time
Oct
21
10:00 AM10:00

Story Time

  • Wednesday, October 21, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will read I Love My Fangs and make a craft. All preschoolers are welcome!

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   HALLOWEEN PARTY! All ages welcome! Costumes encouraged but not required!
Oct
20
4:00 PM16:00

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  • Tuesday, October 20, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 16:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

HALLOWEEN PARTY! All ages welcome! Costumes encouraged but not required!

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Story Time
Oct
14
10:00 AM10:00

Story Time

  • Wednesday, October 14, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will read Halloween Hustle and make a craft. All preschoolers are welcome!

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Book Club #1
Oct
9
1:00 PM13:00

Book Club #1

  • Friday, October 9, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 13:00 14:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be discussing A Willing Murder. You are welcome to come, even if you haven’t finished the book!

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Story Time
Oct
7
10:00 AM10:00

Story Time

  • Wednesday, October 7, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will read Peep and Egg: I’m Not Trick or Treating and make a craft. All preschoolers are welcome!

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Book Club #2
Oct
1
5:00 PM17:00

Book Club #2

  • Thursday, October 1, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be discussing Akata Witch. You are welcome to attend, even if you didn’t read the book!

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Story Time
Sep
30
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, September 30, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All preschoolers are welcome! We will be reading a book and completing a craft.

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Story Time
Sep
23
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, September 23, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All preschoolers are welcome! We will be reading a book and completing a craft.

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Story Time
Sep
16
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, September 16, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All preschoolers are welcome! We will be reading a book and completing a craft.

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Sep
16
10:00 AM10:00

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

  • Wednesday, September 16, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our monthly Library Board of Trustees will be meeting September 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The public is welcome to attend.

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Book Club #1
Sep
11
1:00 PM13:00

Book Club #1

  • Friday, September 11, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 13:00 14:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be discussing the book Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. New members are always welcome.

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Story Time
Sep
9
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, September 9, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All preschoolers are welcome! We will be reading a book and completing a craft.

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Adult Craft Night
Sep
8
5:00 PM17:00

Adult Craft Night

  • Tuesday, September 8, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register Online! This month, you will be choosing from a variety of craft options.

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Book Club #2
Sep
3
5:00 PM17:00

Book Club #2

  • Thursday, September 3, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be discussing the book All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doer. New members are welcome!

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Story Time
Sep
2
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, September 2, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All preschoolers are welcome! We will be reading a book and completing a craft

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Library Board of Trustee Meeting
Aug
19
10:00 AM10:00

Library Board of Trustee Meeting

  • Wednesday, August 19, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Regular monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. This month will include the annual Tax Levy Hearing. As always, the public is welcome to attend.

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Book Club #1
Aug
14
1:00 PM13:00

Book Club #1

  • Friday, August 14, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 13:00 14:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be discussing Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson. New members are always welcome!

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PRIZE PLAZA
Jul
27
to Jul 30

PRIZE PLAZA

  • Mon, Jul 27, 2026 9:00 AM 09:00 Thu, Jul 30, 2026 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Prize Plaza for our Summer Reading Program will be held the following days:

July 27 - 9:00-5:00, July 28 - 9:00-6:00, July 29 9:00-5:00, July 30 9:00-4:00.

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Jul
15
10:00 AM10:00

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

  • Wednesday, July 15, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Moniteau County Library Board of Trustees will be meeting on July 15, 2026. This is, as always, open to the public. We would love to see you there!

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MAD SCIENCE PROGRAM
Jul
14
5:00 PM17:00

MAD SCIENCE PROGRAM

  • Tuesday, July 14, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mad Science (from St. Louis) will be presenting Unearth a Story at the Moniteau County Library on July 14th at 5:00. This program is appropriate for all age groups. We hope to see you there.

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Book Club #1
Jul
10
1:00 PM13:00

Book Club #1

  • Friday, July 10, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 13:00 14:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be discussing Camino Island by John Grisham. You are welcome to come, even if you haven’t read the book!

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Book Club #2
Jul
9
5:00 PM17:00

Book Club #2

  • Thursday, July 9, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be discussing The Deep End by Julie Mulhern. Feel free to come even if you haven’t read the book!

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Paint with the Teacher Night
Jul
7
4:00 PM16:00

Paint with the Teacher Night

  • Tuesday, July 7, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 16:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tweens will start at 4:00, and Beginning Readers will start at 5:00.

We will be painting DINOSAURS!!!!!

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Moniteau County Library at Wood Place
501 South Oak Street,
California, MO, 65018,
United States
573-796-2642 librarian@moniteaucountylibrary.org
Hours
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Tue 9am - 6pm
Wed 9am - 5pm
Thu 9am - 6pm
Fri 9am - 5pm
Sat 9am-12pm
Sun Closed
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