Events
Shelby County Public Library
Location
309 Eighth Street, Shelbyville, KY US 40065
We’d love for you to join us for a super fun and cozy 20-minute Storytime adventure! Our sessions are perfect for kids ages 3 to 5 and will include two delightful stories, some interactive songs, fun movement activities, and a cute craft to take home! To keep things comfy and cozy, we limit each Storytime to just 16 children. We encourage parents to let their little ones attend on their own, as this helps build important school readiness skills and encourages independence. Mrs. Megan and Mrs. Elaine can’t wait to share stories and songs with your kids while helping them develop a lifelong love for reading. We’re so excited to see you there!
Session times:
10:00 am | 10:30 am | 11:00 am
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Nov184:30 pm - 5:30 pm EST
Carnegie Library Center
Location
731 College Street, Shelbyville, KY US 40065
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.
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Nov186:30 pm - 7:45 pm EST
Carnegie Library Center
Location
731 College Street, Shelbyville, KY US 40065
Travel back to the 1860s and hear the music that kept spirits alive during one of America’s most turbulent times! Music and Musicians in the American Civil War isn’t just a talk—it’s a lively, toe-tapping journey through history.
As Dr. Michael L. Turney shares the fascinating story of why the Civil War is called “America’s most musical war,” a small ensemble will bring the era to life with stirring tunes played on lap dulcimers, banjos, and other period instruments. Imagine the campfires, the marching soldiers, and the 2,000 songs written in just the first year of the war—music that inspired, united, and still echoes today.
Don’t miss this chance to hear history sing! Perfect for music lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone ready for an evening of melody and memories.
Presented by the Kentucky Humanities Program
Featuring Dr. Michael L. Turney
THIS EVENT IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! -
Nov1911:00 am - 11:30 am EST
Shelby County Public Library
Location
309 Eighth Street, Shelbyville, KY US 40065
Come join us for Baby Time, perfect for little ones from birth to two years old! This fun program is all about fostering a love of reading and early literacy in a joyful setting. Each session includes two adorable board books and lively rhymes that will have you and your baby smiling. After the stories, we’ll enjoy some playtime with toys and a chance to socialize with other little ones. It’s a wonderful opportunity to bond, learn, and make new friends in a warm, friendly atmosphere!
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Nov192:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Carnegie Library Center
Location
731 College Street, Shelbyville, KY US 40065
Ready to try something new? Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly embroidery class designed just for adults. We’ll cover basic stitches, simple techniques, and creative ways to personalize your work. please bring your own materials.
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Nov194:30 pm - 5:30 pm EST4 spots available
Shelby County Public Library
Location
309 Eighth Street, Shelbyville, KY US 40065
Let your imagination shine bright! Kids will have a blast creating their very own glowing luminaries to light up the night. These one-of-a-kind creations will be the perfect cozy addition to their bedroom—just right for curling up with bedtime stories, chasing away the dark, and making sweet dreams even more magical. Each luminary will glow as bright and unique as the child who made it!
Registration Required
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Nov206:00 pm - 7:30 pm EST
Carnegie Library Center
Location
731 College Street, Shelbyville, KY US 40065
Welcome to the Slow Burn Book Club!
We invite all members aged 18 and over to join us on the last Thursday of every month from 6:00-7:30 PM at the Carnegie Library Center.Ready for spice, thrills, and intrigue? We’ll explore contemporary, buzz-worthy books that feature popular tropes, such as enemies-to-lovers, forbidden romances, unreliable narrators, and hidden secrets. Expect lively discussions that dive deep into themes, characters, and plot twists.
Shield of Sparrows by Deveny Perry
A slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros―where enemies become lovers, monsters stalk a cursed realm, and a forgotten princess finds the strength to tear off her crown and become the warrior she was never meant to be.
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Nov219:30 am - 10:30 am EST
Carnegie Library Center
Location
731 College Street, Shelbyville, KY US 40065
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.
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Nov242:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST
Carnegie Library Center
Location
731 College Street, Shelbyville, KY US 40065
The Brown Bag Book Club welcomes book enthusiasts to join us on the fourth Monday of every month for animated and thought-provoking discussions. We cover a wide range of popular books in various genres, providing a vibrant and inclusive space for literary exploration and lively debate.
Be prepared to buy the selected works or borrow them from the Library, as supplies are limited and given out at the meetings.
The Engineer's Wife by Tracey Enerson Wood
Emily Roebling refuses to live conventionally—she knows who she is and what she wants, and she's determined to make change. But then her husband asks the unthinkable: give up her dreams to make his possible.
Emily's fight for women's suffrage is put on hold, and her life transformed when her husband Washington Roebling, the Chief Engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge, is injured on the job. Untrained for the task, but under his guidance, she assumes his role, despite stern resistance and overwhelming obstacles. But as the project takes shape under Emily's direction, she wonders whose legacy she is building—hers, or her husband's. As the monument rises, Emily's marriage, principles, and identity threaten to collapse. When the bridge finally stands finished, will she recognize the woman who built it?
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Nov2510:00 am - 11:00 am EST
Shelby County Public Library
Location
309 Eighth Street, Shelbyville, KY US 40065
We’d love for you to join us for a super fun and cozy 20-minute Storytime adventure! Our sessions are perfect for kids ages 3 to 5 and will include two delightful stories, some interactive songs, fun movement activities, and a cute craft to take home! To keep things comfy and cozy, we limit each Storytime to just 16 children. We encourage parents to let their little ones attend on their own, as this helps build important school readiness skills and encourages independence. Mrs. Megan and Mrs. Elaine can’t wait to share stories and songs with your kids while helping them develop a lifelong love for reading. We’re so excited to see you there!
Session times:
10:00 am | 10:30 am | 11:00 am
