Upcoming Events

Have ideas for making the library even better? Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! Each month, teens work together to brainstorm programs, recommend books and materials, plan events, and share feedback that helps shape library services. It's a chance to build leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, meet new friends, and make your voice count. New members are always welcome, come share your ideas and help create a library that's designed with teens in mind! 4:30pm-5:30pm | Storytime Room

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.

Bagdad | The Whole Child at 11:00 AM–12:00 PMCropper | Cropper Ruritan Club at 12:15–1:15 PMEveryone 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:📚 Browse our collection of large print, regular print, YA, and children’s books💳 Sign up for a library card📱 Learn about our FREE digital resources🎨 Discover upcoming library programs and events👋 Chat with us and learn more about what the library has to offer!We can’t wait to see you at the Bookmobile! 🚐📚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 [email protected] or calling (502) 633-3803.

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.You're the One that I Haunt by Katie JungLibby Lakoski has two major problems. First, she’s secretly in love with her best friend, Carter Coldwell, and second, he’s marrying someone else. For fifteen years, Carter’s affluent life on the Upper East Side has been the definition of “home” for Libby, a stark contrast to her shoebox apartment and absent mother. Carter’s the only person who has ever made Libby feel chosen, and she’s not ready to give up on him. Sure, his fiancée is a British diamond heiress, but Carter and Libby have years of history filled with runs in Central Park and late-night pizza. Not to mention, she’s the only one who knows his family is cursed.But then a third problem presents itself—or, himself. Trip Coldwell is Carter’s handsome, smart, flirtatious cousin who also happens to be a ghost. Trip’s “unfinished business” is to break the Coldwell curse, but the solution hinges on Carter getting married. Unfortunately, Libby is the only living person who can see him, and her objective is the exact opposite.Appealing to Libby’s unrequited crush, Trip enlists her help to break the curse before Carter is affected. As they follow a trail of clues across New York City, Libby learns more about Trip and the complicated dynamics of the Coldwell family. She finds herself questioning just how much Carter reciprocated her friendship, feeling perplexed by a growing attraction to Trip, and worse, fantasizing about actually touching him. With the countdown to the wedding in full swing, Libby must choose between breaking the curse and holding tight to her best friend forever.

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.

Do you love a good mystery, a chilling horror story, or a book that keeps you guessing until the very last page? Come join the Thrills & Chills Book Club on the last Friday of every month at 6:00pm Ages 18 and upEach month, we’ll dive into mystery and horror books, enjoy some snacks, and get together to talk about all the twists, scares, surprises, and unforgettable moments!Whether you’re a mystery lover, a horror fan, or just looking for a fun group to read and hang out with, we’d love to have you!Can’t wait to meet you all and talk about some Thrills & Chills!We Used to Live Here by Marcus KliewerAs a young,couple who flip houses, Charlie and Eve can’t believe the killer deal they’ve just gotten on an old house in a picturesque neighborhood. As they’re working in the house one day, there’s a knock on the door. A man stands there with his family, claiming to have lived there years before and asking if it would be alright if he showed his kids around. People pleaser to a fault, Eve lets them in.As soon as the strangers enter their home, inexplicable things start happening, including the family’s youngest child going missing and a ghostly presence materializing in the basement. Even more weird, the family can’t seem to take the hint that their visit should be over. And when Charlie suddenly vanishes, Eve slowly loses her grip on reality. Something is terribly wrong with the house and with the visiting family—or is Eve just imagining things?

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:📚 Browse our collection of large print, regular print, YA, and children’s books💳 Sign up for a library card📱 Learn about our FREE digital resources🎨 Discover upcoming library programs and events👋 Chat with us and learn more about what the library has to offer!We can’t wait to see you at the Bookmobile! 🚐📚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 [email protected] or calling (502) 633-3803.

Piloxing with Tristen StansfieldGet ready to sweat, smile, and have fun! Join Tristen Stansfield for an energetic Piloxing class that combines the best of Pilates, boxing, and dance into one exciting full-body workout.This low-impact, high-energy class is designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness while keeping the atmosphere upbeat and encouraging. Whether you're looking to build confidence, relieve stress, or simply enjoy moving to great music, Piloxing offers something for everyone.No previous experience is needed—just wear comfortable workout clothes, supportive athletic shoes, and bring a water bottle. Come ready to challenge yourself, meet new friends, and leave feeling stronger and more energized!All fitness levels are welcome!

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.

Stop by the Youth Services department to celebrate our right to participate in the civic process! Come cast your own vote for your favorite storybook characters and check out new book displays on what it means to be civically engaged. Kids can create their own “I Voted” buttons in the Story Hour Room while supplies last. No registration required All ages welcome!