Events

Simpsonville | Feed Bucket

Everyone 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 card
• Browse our collection of large print, regular print, YA, and children's books
• Speak with a library associate for recommendations and reference services

Please 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.

Join the Brown Bag Book Club!

Love books? So do we! The Brown Bag Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of every month for lively, thoughtful, and laughter-filled conversations about everything from bestsellers to hidden gems.
It’s the perfect place to share your ideas, discover new favorites, and connect with fellow book lovers in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Be prepared to buy the selected works or borrow them from the Library, as supplies are limited and given out at the meetings.

Yellow Wife By: Sadeqa Johnson

Goodreads Choice AwardNominee for Readers' Favorite Historical Fiction (2021)
In the tradition of Wench and Twelve Years a Slave, this harrowing story follows an enslaved woman forced to barter love and freedom while living in the most infamous slave jail in Virginia.

Born on a plantation in Charles City, Virginia, Pheby Brown was promised her freedom on her eighteenth birthday. But when her birthday finally comes around, instead of the idyllic life she was hoping for with her true love, she finds herself thrust into the bowels of slavery at the infamous Devil’s Half-Acre, a jail where slaves are broken, tortured, and sold every day. Forced to become the mistress of the brutal man who owns the jail, Pheby faces the ultimate sacrifice to protect her heart in this powerful, thrilling story of one slave’s fight for freedom.

We’d love for you to join us for a super fun and cozy 45-minute Storytime adventure and craft! 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 make or 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. 

Session times:
10:00 am & 11:00 am 

Bagdad | The Whole Child

Everyone 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 card
• Browse our collection of large print, regular print, YA, and children's books
• Speak with a library associate for recommendations and reference services

Please 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.

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.

Spring vibes are in the air, and it’s time to deck out your tote! Teens, get ready to unleash your creativity with fabric markers, stamps, and stencils to make a bag that’s totally YOU. Perfect for school, library trips, or just showing off your style—plus, all supplies are provided. Come for the craft, leave with a bag that’s totes adorable!

Ages 10-18 | Register Here

Come join us for Baby Time, perfect for little ones from birth to two years old! This fun program is a 30 minute Storytime 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!

Cardio Drumming is an invigorating, inclusive workout that people of all ages and fitness levels can enjoy. It’s a dynamic blend of drumming and cardio set to music, boosting heart rate, enhancing rhythm, building upper body strength, refining motor skills, and hand-eye coordination—all while torching calories. What's truly incredible is that you don't need drumming experience or even actual drums! Instead, we'll use stability balls, buckets, and drumsticks. Tristen Stansfield will be leading us in an energetic session of Cardio Drumming.

Buckets and drumsticks will be provided, but attendees must bring their own stability ball.

Welcome to the Slow Burn Book Club!

If you love spice, suspense, and irresistible storytelling, this book club is for you! Together we’ll explore today’s most talked-about titles featuring popular tropes—from enemies-to-lovers and forbidden romance to unreliable narrators and shocking secrets. Expect engaging conversations that dig into every twist, turn, and tantalizing theme.

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.

We Who Will Die By: Stacia Stark

Life in the perilous Thorn district is a constant battle for Arvelle and her younger brothers. And the vampire standing on her doorstep is about to turn their world upside down.
Faced with an unthinkable choice, Arvelle makes a magically binding vow to do the impossible: kill the emperor, an ancient vampire created by the god Umbros. But first, she must enter the Sundering—an arena where only the fastest, strongest, and deadliest survive long enough to be selected for the emperor’s elite guard.
She quickly draws the ire of the Primus, the powerful figure charged with protecting the emperor. But the vampire under the armor is the last person Arvelle expects to encounter in the emperor’s court.
With her brothers’ lives in the balance, Arvelle has no choice but to ally with the man who once shattered her heart… and with the emperor’s sadistic son, Rorrik—two vampires whose motives are impossible to pin down. Rorrik holds the key to understanding the powers Arvelle is developing—abilities that would put a price on her head if discovered by the emperor.
To survive the arena and complete her mission, Arvelle must get to the bottom of a conspiracy that will change everything she thought she knew about herself—and the two vampires who are deeply entwined with her destiny…