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Moniteau County Library
Hours: M-W-F: 9AM - 5PM | T-Th: 9AM - 6PM | Sat: 9AM - 12PM | Sun: Closed
LIBRARY CLOSED
Jan
1
9:00 AM09:00

LIBRARY CLOSED

  • Thursday, January 1, 2026
  • 9:00 AM 5:00 PM 09:00 17:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be closed 1/1/26 in observance of New Year’s Day

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Story Time
Jan
7
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, January 7, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be reading “Just One Flake” and completing a craft. All preschoolers are welcome!

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Book Club #2
Jan
8
5:00 PM17:00

Book Club #2

  • Thursday, January 8, 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 Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

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Book Club #1
Jan
9
1:00 PM13:00

Book Club #1

  • Friday, January 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 The Twelve Days of Christmas by Debbie Macomber

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Story Time
Jan
14
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, January 14, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be reading The Kitten Story and completing a craft. All preschoolers are welcome!

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Adult Craft Night
Jan
20
5:00 PM17:00

Adult Craft Night

  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us! We will be making snowman keychains

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

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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

This will be the regular meeting of the Moniteau County Library Board of Trustees.

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Story Time
Jan
21
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be reading The Wild Robot on the Island and completing a robot craft. All preschoolers are welcome!

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Story Time
Jan
28
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be reading Looking for a Moose and completing a craft. All preschoolers are welcome!

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Book Club #1
Feb
13
1:00 PM13:00

Book Club #1

  • Friday, February 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 Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

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Story Time
Dec
31
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, December 31, 2025
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
Dec
25
9:00 AM09:00

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

  • Thursday, December 25, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 6:00 PM 09:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
Dec
24
9:00 AM09:00

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

  • Wednesday, December 24, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 5:00 PM 09:00 17:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

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Story Time Movie Day
Dec
17
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time Movie Day

  • Wednesday, December 17, 2025
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a movie and a snack!

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Christmas Open House
Dec
17
9:00 AM09:00

Christmas Open House

  • Wednesday, December 17, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 5:00 PM 09:00 17:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This year, we will be changing the Christmas Party to an all-day Open House. We will have drinks and snacks downstairs for everyone. We will have snacks, games, and crafts upstairs for kids (of all ages!).

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Adult Craft Night
Dec
16
5:00 PM17:00

Adult Craft Night

  • Tuesday, December 16, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for holiday fun! We will be making Christmas candles.

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Book Club #1
Dec
12
1:00 PM13:00

Book Club #1

  • Friday, December 12, 2025
  • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 13:00 14:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Book Club #1 will be discussing the nonfiction book Yale Needs Women

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Story Time
Dec
10
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, December 10, 2025
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a story and a craft! All preschoolers are welcome!

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Book Club #2
Dec
4
5:00 PM17:00

Book Club #2

  • Thursday, December 4, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be discussing Debbie Macomber’s 12 Days of Christmas

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Story Time
Dec
3
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, December 3, 2025
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a story and a craft! All preschoolers are welcome!

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Library Closed for Thanksgiving
Nov
28
9:00 AM09:00

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

  • Friday, November 28, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 5:00 PM 09:00 17:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Library Closed for Thanksgiving
Nov
27
9:00 AM09:00

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

  • Thursday, November 27, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 6:00 PM 09:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Story Time
Nov
26
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, November 26, 2025
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy a story and a craft! All preschoolers are welcome!

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Story Time
Nov
19
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, November 19, 2025
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy a story and a craft! All preschoolers are welcome!

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Nov
19
10:00 AM10:00

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

  • Wednesday, November 19, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This is the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees. It will be held in the Bolinger Room upstairs at the Moniteau County Library.

The public is always welcome to attend!

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Adult Craft Night
Nov
18
5:00 PM17:00

Adult Craft Night

  • Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be making sunflower wreaths in November! Join us!

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Book Club #1
Nov
14
1:00 PM13:00

Book Club #1

  • Friday, November 14, 2025
  • 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 At the Edge of the Orchard

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Story Time
Nov
12
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, November 12, 2025
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy a book and a craft! All preschoolers are welcome!

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Library Closed for Veteran's Day
Nov
11
9:00 AM09:00

Library Closed for Veteran's Day

  • Tuesday, November 11, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 6:00 PM 09:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Book Club #2
Nov
6
5:00 PM17:00

Book Club #2

  • Thursday, November 6, 2025
  • 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 Ring Shout

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Story Time
Nov
5
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, November 5, 2025
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy a story and a craft activity! All preschool kids are welcome!

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Story Time
Oct
29
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, October 29, 2025
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy a story and a craft! All preschoolers are welcome!

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HALLOWEEN PARTY
Oct
28
4:00 PM16:00

HALLOWEEN PARTY

  • Tuesday, October 28, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 16:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All ages are welcome! We have games and prizes and snacks and drinks and CANDY! Costumes are optional, but encouraged!

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Story Time
Oct
22
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, October 22, 2025
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy a story and a craft! All preschoolers are welcome!

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Story Time
Oct
15
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, October 15, 2025
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy a book and craft! All preschoolers are welcome!

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Adult Craft Night
Oct
14
5:00 PM17:00

Adult Craft Night

  • Tuesday, October 14, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be canvas painting under the direction of Amanda Reichel and Dana Lee. Use the link to get signed up today!

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Book Club #1
Oct
10
1:00 PM13:00

Book Club #1

  • Friday, October 10, 2025
  • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 13:00 14:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be discussing Sharp Objects

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Speaker's Showcase
Oct
9
7:00 PM19:00

Speaker's Showcase

  • Thursday, October 9, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ann Albertson will be here discussing her new book, One on One with Jesus. Refreshments will be served. Event begins at 7:00 pm

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Story Time
Oct
8
10:30 AM10:30

Story Time

  • Wednesday, October 8, 2025
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy a story and a craft! All Preschoolers are welcome!

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Book Club #2
Oct
2
5:00 PM17:00

Book Club #2

  • Thursday, October 2, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
  • Moniteau County Library at Wood Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be discussing Daisy Jones and the Six

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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
Mon 9am - 5pm
Tue 9am - 6pm
Wed 9am - 5pm
Thu 9am - 6pm
Fri 9am - 5pm
Sat 9am-12pm
Sun Closed
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