Upcoming Events

Lights, camera, family fun! Grab your blankets and favorite movie buddies and join us for Friday Family Flix Night at the Library. Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen!Whether you're a movie buff or just looking for a fun way to kick off the weekend, this is the perfect chance to unwind, laugh together, and make lasting memories. All ages are welcome!🌟 Bring the family, bring your comfy seats, and let the movie magic begin! 🌟Free • Family-Friendly • Fun for All Ages 🎥🍿📖 Movie Line UpJune 12 -UPJune 26-HoopersJuly 10-Pout-Pout Fish MovieJuly 24-Zootopia 2

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!

Simpsonville830 Garden Pointe Drive 11:00am-11:30amStation Pointe Lane 11:30am-12:00pmTodd Station Clubhouse/Pool 12:15pm-12:45pmEveryone 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.

Join the Books & Banter 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.Frankenstein by Mary ShelleyFew creatures of horror have seized readers' imaginations and held them for so long as the anguished monster of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The story of Victor Frankenstein's terrible creation and the havoc it caused has enthralled generations of readers and inspired countless writers of horror and suspense. Considering the gothic novel's enduring success, it is remarkable that it began merely as a whim of Lord Byron's."We will each write a story," Byron announced to his next-door neighbors, Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin and her lover, the romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.The illustrious poets failed to complete their ghost stories, but Mary Shelley rose supremely to the challenge. With Frankenstein, she succeeded admirably in the task she set for herself: to create a story that, in her own words, "would speak to the mysterious fears of our nature and awaken thrilling horror — one to make the reader dread to look round, to curdle the blood, and quicken the beatings of the heart."A masterpiece of science fiction, Frankenstein was published anonymously in 1818 and then revised in 1831 with Mary Shelley as author.The classic novel is famously subtitled The Modern Prometheus and based on the Ancient Greek myth of Prometheus, as both Victor Frankenstein and Prometheus developed science that gives humans immortality.The book has inspired numerous movie, theatrical, and television adaptations.A top 100 Great American Read, it's one of the best-loved and most influential works ever published.Mary Shelley, also known as Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, is the daughter of political philosopher William Godwin and feminist activist and philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft.

Show off your summer reading style at Pin Pal Club! Kids can design and decorate their very own collectible pins to add to their Summer Reading lanyards. Get creative with colors, drawings, stickers, and fun designs that celebrate your favorite books, characters, and summer adventures!Each pin is a chance to express your personality, earn bragging rights, and make your lanyard uniquely yours. Come create, collect, and connect with fellow readers while adding some flair to your Summer Reading journey!

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.

Calling all little campers! Join us for Happy Campers Baby Storytime, a fun-filled adventure designed just for babies and their caregivers. We'll gather to sing cheerful songs, enjoy engaging stories, learn simple rhymes, and explore through play.This cozy storytime helps build early literacy skills while encouraging movement, social interaction, and lots of smiles. It's the perfect way for your little one to discover the joy of books and make new friends along the way!

Pack your imagination and join us for Happy Campers Preschool Storytime! Little adventurers will enjoy a fun filled morning of lively songs, engaging stories, and a creative craft inspired by our camping theme.We'll sing, move, and explore through books as we discover the wonders of the great outdoors all from the comfort of the library! Then, young campers can put their creativity to work by making a special craft.This program is perfect for preschoolers who love stories, music, and hands-on fun while building early literacy and social skills.

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.

Come and join Bayley Thompson every Thursday at 10:00 AM in the Carnegie Library Center for a rejuvenating Tai Chi experience. Tai Chi is a graceful form of exercise that can alleviate stress and various other health conditions, such as decreasing anxiety, elevating mood, and increasing muscle strength. Experience the graceful and soothing movements of Tai Chi and let it guide you towards enhancing your well-being.