Events
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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Oct144:30 pm - 5:30 pm EDT0 spots available
Shelby County Public Library
Location
309 Eighth Street, Shelbyville, KY US 40065
Ready for a frightfully fun Crafternoon? Join us for a spook-tacular craft adventure where kids will create their very own haunted house fronts! Using popsicle sticks, markers, stickers, and all sorts of frightfully fun supplies, each child will build a one-of-a-kind spooky masterpiece to take home and show off for Halloween!
Registration Required
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Oct1511:00 am - 11:30 am EDT
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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Oct1511:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Waddy | Waddy Baptist Church
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 librarian 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 our Bookmobile Librarian, Heather Williams, by emailing outreachservices@scplibrary.net or calling (502) 633-3803.
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Oct152:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT7 spots available
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. All supplies are provided—just bring yourself and leave with a handmade piece and the confidence to keep stitching at home!
Registration Required
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Oct1611:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
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 librarian 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 our Bookmobile Librarian, Heather Williams, by emailing outreachservices@scplibrary.net or calling (502) 633-3803.
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Oct164:30 pm - 5:30 pm EDT14 spots available
Shelby County Public Library
Location
309 Eighth Street, Shelbyville, KY US 40065
Love art and the vibe of fall? In this creative workshop, you'll take famous works of art—think Van Gogh, Monet, and more—and totally reimagine them with your own Halloween or autumn twist. Turn peaceful scenes into haunted landscapes, or add falling leaves, pumpkins, and warm fall colors to create a cozy autumn masterpiece.
You'll learn how to remix classic art using cool painting techniques, mood-setting colors, and your own creative ideas. Want to add a ghost to a Monet Garden? Or put skeletons in a ballroom scene? Go for it.Registration Required
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Oct179:30 am - 10:30 am EDT
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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Oct176:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT27 spots available
Carnegie Library Center
Location
731 College Street, Shelbyville, KY US 40065
🍁 Oy, With the Poodles Already—It’s a Fall Gilmore Girls Party! 🍁
Coffee? Check. Pop-Tarts? Check. Endless fall vibes straight out of Stars Hollow? Double check. Join us for a night that Lorelai and Rory would totally approve of—cozy sweaters, witty banter, and probably way too much sugar.
Grab your favorite sweater, pour yourself a cup of strong coffee, and step into the charm of Stars Hollow for a night of Gilmore-approved fun! We’ll be screening a classic fall Gilmore Girls episode while enjoying crafts, trivia, and—of course—plenty of food.
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Oct1810:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Shelby County Public Library
Location
309 Eighth Street, Shelbyville, KY US 40065
Get ready for a paw-sitively purr-fect morning! Kids ages 4–10 will have the chance to pick out their very own cuddly plush kitten to take home. Each new furry friend can be given a special name, receive an official adoption certificate, and be dressed up with a colorful, hand-crafted collar made by its new owner. It’s the perfect way to bring a little extra love and creativity to your weekend—no real kittens, just the soft, snuggly kind that are ready for their furever homes!
This event is first come, first serve and only available while supplies last, so don’t miss the fun!