Upcoming Events

Join us for this year’s Scholastic Book Fair and explore all the exciting books and treasures available! Every purchase helps support the Library, with a portion of the proceeds going toward next year’s Summer Reading Program grand prize books free for all participants!The Book Fair will be open during regular Library hours in the Children’s Department Story Hour Room.

Join us for this year’s Scholastic Book Fair and explore all the exciting books and treasures available! Every purchase helps support the Library, with a portion of the proceeds going toward next year’s Summer Reading Program grand prize books free for all participants!The Book Fair will be open during regular Library hours in the Children’s Department Story Hour Room.

Join us for Yoga every Friday from 9:30 to 10:30, led by Bayley Thompson, a certified RYT-500 yoga instructor. This session features a traditional yoga flow that is slow and gentle. The Subtle Yoga style emphasizes wellness, resilience, and the regulation of the nervous system. Everyone is welcome to participate, though the ability to get down to and up from the floor is required.

Join us for this year’s Scholastic Book Fair and explore all the exciting books and treasures available! Every purchase helps support the Library, with a portion of the proceeds going toward next year’s Summer Reading Program grand prize books free for all participants!The Book Fair will be open during regular Library hours in the Children’s Department Story Hour Room.

Drop in and play! Chess Hang Out is a casual, come-and-go program where kids can stop by during the scheduled time to enjoy friendly games with other young players. No instruction is provided—just a relaxed space to play, practice, and connect with fellow chess enthusiasts. All skill levels welcome!

Adventure awaits at the library! Little explorers are invited to search high and low on a fun-filled Wilderness Scavenger Hunt. Follow the clues, spot hidden forest friends, and discover nature-themed surprises tucked throughout the library.This playful activity is perfect for curious kids who love animals, the outdoors, and a good adventure. Grab your explorer eyes and get ready to hunt, discover, and have a wild time!

Waddy | Waddy Baptist ChurchEveryone deserves access to the wonders of the library. The Shelby County Public Library Bookmobile Services makes that easier by bringing library resources, services and materials to convenient locations throughout the county.Visit our Bookmobile to:Sign up for a library cardBrowse our collection of large print, regular print, YA, and children's booksSpeak with a library associate for recommendations and reference servicesPlease note, the schedule is subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors. Please check the website and social media for updates.For more information or a complete schedule, please contact Outreach Services, Heather Williams, by emailing outreachservices@scplibrary.net or calling (502) 633-3803.

Step into a world inspired by mossy forests, hidden libraries, and old-world craftsmanship at Crystal Codex: Jewelry Lab. In this hands-on workshop, teens will learn the art of wire-wrapping as they twist and shape metal around crystal towers to create their own unique necklaces. Teens will be guided through basic wire-wrapping techniques while exploring the symbolism and natural beauty of crystals, imagining each piece as a treasured item from a well-loved journal or an adventurer’s keepsake. For ages 10-18Register Here

Join Beth McCoun every Tuesday at 4:45 PM for chair yoga and discover a gentle yet effective form of exercise that can benefit seniors both physically and mentally. Chair yoga makes yoga accessible to adults with mobility limitations, providing a comfortable alternative to traditional yoga practice. With chair yoga, you can experience the benefits of yoga while seated, eliminating the need for up-and-down movements typically associated with yoga practice.

Join author and historian Ted Franklin Belue for a fascinating look at James Fenimore Cooper’s The Last of the Mohicans, its influence on American literature, and Belue’s own experience working as an extra on the 1991 film set. From frontier history to Hollywood adventure, this engaging program offers a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on one of America’s most iconic stories.Belue is an award-winning author, historian, and media consultant whose work has appeared on the History Channel, BBC, NPR, and more. He is the 2021 recipient of the Western Writers of America Spur Award and author of numerous books including Finding Daniel Boone and The Long Hunt.This free public program is presented in collaboration with the Shelby County Historical Society as part of the With Liberty & Justice For All speaker series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.Celebrating 250 Years of History in Shelby County, Kentucky!