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Thursday, September 11 | 4:30 - 5:15 PM thCrafternoon:Fall Wreaths for KidsCLUBCLUBRegistration required.Tuesday, September 23 | 4:30-5:30PMr dStorytime RoomMini MosaicsFORKIDSTuesday, September 16 | 4:30-5:30 PM | Storytime Roomt hRegistration required.KIDFLIXKIDFLIXSaturda y , September 6 | 10:3 0 A Mt hStoryti m e RoomStitch, an extraterrestrial entity,comes to Earth after escapingprison, where he tries toimpersonate a dog. Things take aturn when a lonely Hawaiian girl,Lilo, adopts him from an animalshelter and he helps mend herbroken family.Join us as we build a miniature Mystery MagicalDwelling from recycled materials. STEAM Clubprovides creative educational experiences for schoolaged kids. Some activities may be self-driven.Restricted to ages 8 -11 because they will needcutting, gluing, and taping skills to ensure the lab willbe successful for the child.
Murder, Mystery & Mayhem! Think you’ve got what it takes to crack the case? Gather your sharpest friends and join us for a one-of-a-kind MurderMystery Puzzle Competition! Grounds for Murder isn't just another jigsaw puzzle. It's a murder mystery waiting to besolved. A shocking crime has been committed at the Spill the Beans Coffee Shop—and only your team can solve it.Race against other sleuths to complete a 1,000-piece puzzle and uncover the hidden clues. Can your team be the firstto unmask the killer?Teams of 4–6 (ages 16+)Limited to 5 teams—registration is required!Call the Library at (502) 633-3803 to reserve your spot! build aThursday, September 18 | 4:30-5:30 PM | Storytime RoomthREGISTRATION REQUIRED | AGES 12-18 Tuesday, September 9 | 4:30-5:30 PM | Storytime RoomthREGISTRATION REQUIRED | AGES 10-18Get crafty and add a sprinkle of creativity to your room décor! In SweetSwitches, teens will transform ordinary light switch covers into delicious-looking pastry masterpieces. Using paint, clay, rhinestones, and more,we’ll decorate switch plates to resemble donuts, cupcakes, cookies, andother sweet treats. Whether you're into realistic textures or whimsicaldesigns, this is your chance to show off your artistic flair. All materialsprovided—just bring your imagination (and maybe your sweet tooth forinspiration)! No baking required—just creativity, conversation, and awhole lot of fun.Turn a plain wall into a creative showcase withBoxed & Booked! In this hands-on workshop, teenswill design and build their own shadow boxbookshelves—perfect for displaying favorite books,collectibles, or small art pieces. Using simple materialsand lots of imagination, we’ll create shelves that areboth functional and full of personality. Whether yourstyle is minimalist, whimsical, or bold, this is yourchance to craft a one-of-a-kind piece that reflects yourunique taste. No woodworking experience needed—just bring your creativity!Don’t miss this thrilling afternoon of mystery, puzzles, and a dash of competitive fun!
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Happy News for Bookworms!National Book Lovers Day is coming up on Saturday, August 9, 2025—andwhat better way to kick off your weekend than by diving into a great book?Whether you’re curling up with a longtime favorite or finally cracking openthat new title you’ve been eyeing, it’s the perfect day to celebrate your loveof reading.Mark your calendar and get ready for a page-turning kind of Saturday!THE WRITERS GROUPTHE WRITERS GROUPTHE WRITERS GROUPJoin the Library’s Writing Group, guided by local author Chellie Gaither! Get inspired to write yourown story or make progress on your current project by collaborating with fellow writers. The groupwill include writing time, writing prompts, and sharing time for those who wish to participate. *Chellie will be available for questions & tips from 4:45-5:00 PM.Tuesday, August 26Tuesday, August 26 & September 30& September 30 thththth5:00-5:45 PM | Carnegie Library Center5:00-5:45 PM | Carnegie Library CenterTHE WORLD NEEDSTHE WORLD NEEDSYOUR STORY!YOUR STORY!
The Brown Bag Book Club welcomes bookenthusiasts to join us on the fourth Monday ofevery month for animated and thought-provokingdiscussions. We cover a wide range of popularbooks in various genres, providing a vibrant andinclusive space for literary exploration and livelydebate.BURNLove & Other Words by Christina LaurenThursday, August 28 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Carnegie Library CenterthGrave Matter by Karina HalleThursday, October 30 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Carnegie Library CenterthMonday, August 25 @ 2:00 PMthMonday, September 22 @ 2:00 PMnd
CLUBCLUBKIDFLIXKIDFLIXPIXELPOWER:Love Pokémon? Love crafts? Join us for a super funafternoon where kids can create their very own Pokémoncharacter keychain using colorful melty beads! Choose frompopular characters like Pikachu, Charmander, Eevee, andmore—or design your own unique Pokémon creation!Kids will learn how to place beads on pegboards to createtheir designs, then watch as we fuse them together withheat to make a cool, one-of-a-kind keychain to take home.POKEMON EDITIONTUESDAY, AUGUST 194:30-5:30 PM THSTORYTIME ROOM | AGES 10-18 REGISTRATION REQUIREDJoin us on the first Saturday of everymonth for Kidflix Club—a cozy moviemorning just for kids! We'll be showing afun, family-friendly movie on the bigscreen in the storytime room at theLibrary. Wear your favorite pajamas,bring a blanket or stuffed animal, and getcomfy as we enjoy movies brought to lifeon screen. All ages are welcome withparental supervision. Come start yourSaturday with a little movie magic at theLibrary!Think you’ve got a steady hand andsharp eyes? Put your skills to the test atour Pick-Up Sticks Competition—afun, fast-paced challenge for kids wholove a little friendly competition! Joinus for an afternoon of classic gameplayas we see who can pick up the moststicks without moving the rest. Therewill be mini rounds, a grand prizetrophy, and lots of laughs along theway. Open to kids ages 8-12. Noexperience needed—just come readyto play! Can you stay steady and riseto the top? Come find out! Thursday, August 14 | 4:30-5:30 PM | Storytime Room thDecorate Your Own Hairbrushes & Claw Clips Registration required | Ages 10-18Get ready to express your creativity atCrazy Cool Caps or Sunnies, wherekids will get to experience a hands-onhat or sunnies decorating adventure!We'll provide plain hats and sunglasseswith a variety of fun, colorful patchesand decorations. You bring theimagination! Design your very ownone-of-a-kind cap or sunglasses to wearand show off. Whether it's wacky,wild, or wonderfully unique, yourcreation will be totally YOU! Allmaterials provided. Best for ages 8-12.Let’s get crafty and cap it off with style!Satur d ay, Aug u st 2n d10:30 A M | Sto r ytime Ro omThis month we are showing the classicThe Sandlot!DIY TRUCKERAGES 8-12Tuesday, August 12 | 4:30-5:30PMthStorytime RoomRegistration required.HATS & SUNNIESFor KidsPick Up SticksCompetitionTuesday, August 264:30-5:30PMthRegistration required.
P A R T YPLE ASE JOI N U S FO R AIN HONO R OFSat urda y, S ept e mbe r 27 | 12:0 0-2: 30 P M | Car negi e Li brar y Ce ntert hSHELB Y COU NT Y PUBLI C LIB RA RY DI RECTO RAfte r 34 r emark able y ears of se rvice , Pam, the b elov e d Lib rary D irect or of the S helby Coun t yPubl i c Lib rary, is r e tirin g. Pa m has been the h e art o f the libr a ry—a stead f ast l eader , adv o catefor l ifelo ng le arnin g , and a ch a mpio n for acces s , co m munit y eng a geme n t, an d inn o vatio n.Unde r her leade rship , the libra r y ha s grow n not just in si ze an d reso urces , but in it s imp a ct onthe l ives of th ousan d s. Fr om ex pandi n g col lecti o ns a n d ser vices to su pport ing l i terac y andeduc a tion at ev ery l e vel, Pam’s visi o n tra nsfor m ed t h e lib rary i nto a welc o ming hub f or al l .We a r e en d lessl y gra t eful for h er de d icati on, w i sdom , and the l e gacy she l eaves behin d. Pa m’spass i on f o r pub lic s e rvice and her u n waver ing c o mmit m ent t o the comm u nity will c ontin ue toinsp i re us for years to co me. Come celebrate Pam with music, laughter, and delicious refreshments as we throw a joyful send-off in her honor!CONGRAT U LATIONS, PA M —YOU WILL B E DEEPLY MI S SED, BUT Y O URSTORY W I LL ALWAYS B E PART OF O U RS. ENJOY A WELL-DESER V EDRETIREM E NT!
- C H A I R Y O G A | T U E S D A Y S @ 4 : 4 5 - 5 : 4 5 P M- C A R D I O D R U M M I N G | W E D N E S D A Y @ 1 : 0 0 - 2 : 0 0 P M - T A I - C H I | T H U R S D A Y S @ 1 0 : 0 0 - 1 0 : 4 5 A M- Y O G A | F R I D A Y S @ 9 : 3 0 - 1 0 : 3 0 A MALL CLASSES ARE FREE & OPEN TO EVERYONE!HOURS OF OPERATIONAugust 15, 2025...........Staff DevelopmentSeptember 1, 2025.......Labor DaySeptember 27, 2025....Pam’s Retirement PartyAugust 16, 2025 Library Hours 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMStay connected and up to date! We're @scplibraryky on:9:30 AM - 4:30 PM9:30 AM - 6:00 PM9:30 AM - 4:30 PM9:30 AM - 6:00 PM9:30 AM - 4:30 PM9:30 AM - 1:30 PMClosedMonday...............................Tuesday..............................Wednesday.......................Thursday............................Friday...................................Saturday...............................Sunday.................................Fax and Copier* | Public Access Computers* | Mobile Printing* | SCPL App | Wifi and Computer Access | Scanning Station |Interlibrary Loans | 15+ Online Resources | Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions | Microfilm | 70,000+ Item BookCollection | Audiobooks on CD and Digital Access | Internet HotspotsLIBRARY DIRECTORPamela W. FederspielEDITOR, LAYOUT, AND DESIGNAmanda Perry-DavisBOARD OF TRUSTEESMatt Burgin | PresidentLaura Loving Moorman | TreasurerDr. Carlen Pippen | SecretaryRonnie Freels | TrusteeDanielle Wade | Trustee*10 free pages printed or copied per day. Additional costs may apply for more than 10 pages.LIBRARY SERVICESLIBRARY CLOSURESUPDATED HOURS OF OPERATION STARTING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 T H9:30 AM - 6:00 PM9:30 AM - 6:00 PM9:30 AM - 6:00 PM9:30 AM - 6:00 PM9:30 AM - 4:30 PM9:30 AM - 1:30 PMClosedMonday...............................Tuesday..............................Wednesday.......................Thursday............................Friday...................................Saturday...............................Sunday.................................