Adult Events
One Book, One Community
The One Book, One Community program fosters both appreciation for a chosen piece of literature and a sense of community. This year, we have selected Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail.
Copies of the book are available for free at the Shelby County Public Library, and the audiobook is available on hoopla, free with your library card. For every event you attend, and for picking up a copy of the book, you will be entered to win the grand prize: a Yeti Roadie 24 cooler, perfect for your next hiking or camping adventure!
Stop by the Circulation Desk at the Library to sign up and get your free copy of the book! Copies are available beginning August 2, 2021, and are available through September, while supplies last.
Hiking the Appalachian Trail Presentation
Thursday, September 2 at 6 PM in the Carnegie Library Center
Hiker Judy Young has accomplished an amazing feat: hiking the Appalachian Trail. Hear from her at the Carnegie Library Center!
A Walk in the Woods Movie Showing
Thursday, September 9 at 6 PM in the Carnegie Library Center
Join us for a showing of the One Book One Community book’s film adaption, A Walk in the Woods, at the Carnegie Library Center. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration is not required.
Walking Group
Wednesdays in September at 8:30 AM at the Family Activity Center
Join Library staff for a leisurely outdoor walk at the FAC! Meet at the trailhead by the playground. Registration is requested. Click on the date listed below to register for that day’s walking group.
Author Talk: Reggie Van Stockum
Thursday, September 16 in the Carnegie Library Center
Join local author Reggie Van Stockum, Jr., as he gives a book talk on his latest book, Surrounding Mammoth Cave, a book about the majesty and wonder in the areas that surround it. Copies of the book will be available for purchase following the presentation.
Special Events
Health & Fitness
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 and Amanda for some refreshments and time to focus on one of your favorite obsessions: good books!
How it works:
- Pick up a copy of this month’s book at the Front Desk of the Main Library.
- Come to book club for a fun discussion!
- Return your book at the meeting, and pick up the next one.
Do you have a book suggestion? Please email the Library at admin@scplibrary.net.
Brown Bag Book Club
2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PM in the Carnegie Library Center
What is Brown Bag Book Club?
It’s a group of ladies who enjoy chatting about all things book-related, hosted by Pam Federspiel and Whitney Wooters.
It’s called Brown Bag Book Club because when the book club started in 1992, everyone brought their own lunch in a brown paper bag. Now, the library serves refreshments! Also, if the book club likes the books they read, they are turned into book kits that anyone can check out to use for their book club, and they are kept in brown bags.
How it works:
- Pick up a copy of this month’s book at the Front Desk of the Main Library.
- Come to book club for a fun discussion!
- Return your book at the meeting, and pick up the next one.
Do you have a book suggestion? Please email the Library at admin@scplibrary.net.
Movies and Leisure
In-person events, including movie days, are still suspended.
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
In-person events and services, like Veteran Affairs and GED classes, are still suspended.
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
In-person events, like the Writer’s Group, are still suspended.
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.