Adult Events
Special Events
January 13 to March 16
Once again, it’s time for the Adult Winter Read at the Shelby County Public Library! Again this year, Hardees has sponsored the Adult Winter Read program. We extend the heartfelt thanks of the Library and all who participate in the Adult Winter Read to the staff, management, and owner of Hardees.
We have ten great prizes up for grabs this year! Just like every year, we’re giving away something once a week until the end of the competition. This year’s prizes are:
- Week One: 1000 Books to Read Calendar
- Week Two: Book Light
- Week Three: Glass Coffee Mug
- Week Four: Book Themed Tumbler
- Week Five: $25 Kroger Gift Card
- Week Six: Book Ends
- Week Seven: Picnic Basket with Cookbook
- Week Eight: Main Street Shelbyville Basket
- Week Nine: Book Lover’s Basket
- Week Ten: Coffee Basket
- Grand Prize: Samsung E-Reader, $50 Amazon Gift Card, and Case
For more information and to register, click here.
Thursday, January 16 from 6 to 7 PM in the Carnegie Library Center
Humanity has had a home in space for 20 years on board the International Space Station. Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Dan Price to learn about this marvel of technology and model of international cooperation.
Bring your questions and your curiosity and we’ll explore what it’s like to live and work in space through multimedia presentations and an interactive discussion. Plus, there’ll be plenty of NASA-themed freebies up for grabs.
Saturday, January 25 from 10 AM to 12 PM in the Carnegie Library Center
Learn the basics of graphic design in this dynamic class taught by SCPL Public Relations Coordinator, Mason Warren. You will learn the fundamentals of graphic design and how to use Canva, a free, online graphic design program. Please bring a fully charged laptop or tablet that can connect to the internet.
Please register online. Limit of 28.
Thursday, January 30 from 6 to 7 PM in the Carnegie Library Center
Beat the Winter dry skin blues and reinvigorate your skin with our DIY Hand & Body Scrub program, led by Shana Schack, SCPL Adult Services Librarian. You’ll be able to customize your scrubs depending on your personal style and needs.
Please register now. Limit of 25. Anyone over the age of 13 is welcome!
Thursday, February 13 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in the Carnegie Library Center
Join us at the Shelby County Public Library as we welcome author Alix E. Harrow to discuss her brilliantly written debut novel The Ten Thousand Doors of January. Harrow describes herself as “a student and a teacher, a farm-worker and a cashier, an ice-cream-scooper and a 9-to-5 office-dweller,” and is now “a full-time writer living with my husband and two semi-feral kids in Berea, Kentucky.”
Poor Richards Book Store, of Frankfort, will be present to sell copies of the books.
Please register now. Limit of 125.
Thursday, February 20 from 6 to 7 PM in the Carnegie Library Center
Alicestyne Turley, a commissioner for the Kentucky African American Commission and from the Kentucky Humanities Speaker Bureau, will provide a review of the Underground Railroad as the product of the work of black and white southerners committed to an evangelical cause of freedom. This program is funded in part by the Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Please register now. Limit of 125.
Thursday, March 12 from 6 to 7 PM in the Carnegie Library Center
Kyle Peacock, a horticulture technician from the Shelby County Extension Office, will discuss topics such as growing roses, propagation, planting, common pests and diseases, and general tips that will help gardeners get the most out of their rose bushes. He will also discuss common rose issues and how to combat these issues.
Please register now. Limit of 125.
Stranger Things Trivia Night
Friday, March 20 from 6 to 8 PM in the Carnegie Library Center
In a small town where everyone knows everyone, a peculiar incident starts a chain of events that leads to the disappearance of a child, which begins to tear at the fabric of an otherwise peaceful community. Dark government agencies and seemingly malevolent supernatural forces converge on the town, while a few of the locals begin to understand that there’s more going on than meets the eye. — IMBD
Put your Stranger Things knowledge to the test! Compete against other fans of the show for the chance of winning a great prize!
Registration will begin February 1.
Saturday, March 21 from 10 to 11 AM in the Carnegie Library Center
Tihisha Rawlins, with AARP, will present on social security with an emphasis on retirement. You’ll learn how to:
- Jump-start your retirement savings.
- Determine the best time for your retirement.
- Find a financial professional to help you through the retirement process.
- Find information and resources to mitigate questions or concerns you might have about retirement.
Please register online now. Limit 125.
Book Clubs
Happy Bookers
2nd Monday of the month from 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM in the Carnegie Library Center
If you love discussing plot twists and talking about characters like they’re real people, then this new book club is for you! Join Whitney for some refreshments and time to focus on one of your favorite obsessions: good books!
- October 14: Witch of Willow Hall by Hester Fox
- November 18: Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson
- December 9: Pride and Prejudice and Mistletown by Melissa de la Cruz
Stop by the front desk to pick up a copy of this month’s book club book. Return the book at the next book club meeting!
Brown Bag Book Club
2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PM in the Carnegie Library Center
Join Pam and Whitney for a discussion of the club’s latest read and a delicious snack.
- October 8: The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff
- November 12: Winter Sisters by Robin Oliveira
- December 10: Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
Stop by the front desk to pick up a copy of this month’s book club book. Return the book at the next book club meeting!
Health
Gentle Yoga
Mondays from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM and
Thursdays from 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM in the Carnegie Library Center
Join instructor Helen in Gentle Yoga. Stretch, strengthen, and breathe in this gentle class for seniors ages 50+.
Nia
Mondays from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM in the Carnegie Library Center
Join instructor Helen for Nia, a conditioning program that stands for Non-Impact Aerobics. You’ll enjoy gentle dancing that helps your mind and body!
Cardio Drumming
Tuesdays from 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM in the Carnegie Library Center
Join instructor Tristan for this fun class! You’ll enjoy it so much, you won’t even notice burning approximately 225 calories! Increase your heart rate, strengthen your core, and improve your coordination and focus.
All you need to bring is an exercise ball. We will provide the 17-gallon bucket (to use as a stand for your ball) and drumsticks.
Zumba
Tuesdays from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the Carnegie Library Center
Join instructor Tiffany for the party of a lifetime…oh, did we mention you will be exercising, too?
Easy Tai Chi
Wednesdays from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the Carnegie Library Center
Join instructor Bayley as she teaches Tai Chi. Often referred to as “moving mediation” – a powerful key to relaxation, increased focus, and concentration.
Movies and Leisure
Movies for 18+
3rd Friday of the month (unless otherwise noted) at 1:00 PM in the Carnegie Library Center
Enjoy a movie on the big screen while eating snacks and drinking water.
If you have a movie suggestion, please email it to reference@scplibrary.net
November 15: Second Act (PG-13)
December 20: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (PG)
Puzzle and Game Exchange
Available all day, every day by the public printer on the Main Floor.
In search of a new puzzle or game to try, or wanting to get rid of puzzles or games you no longer want? Stop by the library and exchange what you don’t want with what you do!
Veterans and Career Prep
Kentucky Department of Veteran’s Affairs
The first Monday of the month from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Carnegie Library Center Meeting Room B, beginning August 5. By appointment only.
Veterans Benefits Field Representative Tom Hanner will be at the Library each month to help veterans navigate health care, education, and more.
To set up an appointment, contact Tom by calling (502) 229-6070 or emailing thomas.hanner@ky.gov.
General Education Development (GED)
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM in the Community Room (Beginning August 6, GED will be held in the Carnegie Library Center.)
GED coordinator Venita would be glad to help you prep for the GED test or tutor you in improving your college class scores.
Vocational Rehabilitation
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in the Study Room (Beginning in August, Vocation Rehab will be held in the Carnegie Library Center.)
Assists Kentuckians with disabilities to achieve suitable employment and independence.
Writers Group
Shelby County Writers Group
The first Monday of the month from 5:30 PM – 7 PM in Room A of the Carnegie Library Center
Beginning February 3
If you are passionate about writing but need some encouragement to stay focused, keep going, or continue growing, then join author Kay Roberts and wiriting enthusiast Whitney Wooters for a new monthly writers group. Writers ages 13+ are welcome.
Here’s what to expect:
- An opportunity for you to read a short section of your writing, then receive feedback.
- Education about writing strategies.
- Guest speakers.
If you’re looking for an online community of writers, then join our Shelby County Writers Group Facebook group. We love to:
- Share writing resources.
- Discuss writing questions.
- Encourage each other.
We’re looking forward to getting to know you and encouraging you as you write!
If you are interested or have questions, please email Whitney at whitneyw@scplibrary.net.