Summer reading is almost here! Registration for all ages starts May 26th, and the program officially starts June 5th.
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Library Alert

  • After May 31st, Hoopla will no longer be available through our library. However, Rutherford County Library System has offered to let our patrons access Hoopla through them using an eCard. Ebooks and Audiobooks are also available with your library card on the Libby app or online through Tennessee READS!

  • Sign up for our upcoming escape rooms for both teens (Grades 6th-12th) on Tuesday June 13th,  and all ages/families on Saturday, June 24th by the 10th and 22nd, respectively.


Library Programs

  • Spring Summer 2023 Newsletter

    Check out our Newsletter!

    See new releases, events, and upcoming library programs for the start of 2023 in our newsletter!

    The Library Newsletter is a joint effort between the Friends of the Library and the Shelbyville – Bedford County Library Staff that is published quarterly to keep our patrons informed as to what is happening at the library.

  • Teens 'N' Seniors Tech Assistance

    Teens ‘N’ Seniors

    Teens Needing Volunteer Hours and Seniors Needing Tech Help? One-on-one sessions will be available at your convenience up to 2 hours at a time.

  • Teen Advisory Board

    Teen Advisory Board

    Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a great way to become more involved in the community and the library! It gives you a voice to add input for YA collections, programs, displays, contribute to social media, write book reviews, volunteer at events, organize community service projects, and influence how the library serves teens. 

  • Join Us On Discord at Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library

    TeenSpace Discord Server

    Our TeenSpace Discord Server is open for members ages 13 to 18.

    Latest News

    Friends of the Library Report: Spring & Summer 2023

    April 24, 2023
    Hello Friends, This is great weather to grab a book and enjoy the sunshine or the shade of a wonderful tree! Our Shelbyville Bedford County Library has many titles to choose from, including online choices. The Friends of the Library Council would like to thank all who made the Annual Author’s Luncheon successful in October […]

    2023 Summer Reading: All Together Now! / Lectura de verano 2023: ¡Todos juntos ahora!

    April 22, 2023
    We are excited to announce our Summer Reading program for 2023: All Together Now, which will be packed with events for all ages and a chance to win prizes for reading and activities!

    The Book Sale is Back!

    April 11, 2023
    It’s that time of year again! The Friends of the Library will be having the spring Used Book Sale, and will open 9 AM until an hour before the library closes. Hardcover books are $1 each, Paperbacks are $0.50 each, and DVDs and Audiobooks are $1 each.

    New Arrivals

    • Aster and the Mixed-Up Magic by Thom Pico & Karensac
      June 5th, 2023: Juvenile Graphic Novel

      Aster and the Mixed-Up Magic by Thom Pico & Karensac

    • Cursed Crowns by Catherine Doyle & Katherine Webber
      June 5th, 2023: Young Adult Fiction

      Cursed Crowns by Catherine Doyle & Katherine Webber

    • How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis
      June 5th, 2023: Nonfiction

      How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis

    • Mother of the Bride Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery Book 29) by Leslie Meier
      June 5th, 2023: Fiction

      Mother of the Bride Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery Book 29) by Leslie Meier

    • On a Night of a Thousand Stars by Andrea Yaryura Clark
      June 5th, 2023: Fiction

      On a Night of a Thousand Stars by Andrea Yaryura Clark

    • This Man Must Die (A Buck Trammel Western Book 5) by William W. Johnstone & J.A. Johnstone
      June 1st, 2023: Western Paperback

      This Man Must Die (A Buck Trammel Western Book 5) by William W. Johnstone & J.A. Johnstone

    • An Amish Barn Raising: Three Stories by Amy Clipston, Kelly Irvin, & Kathleen Fuller
      May 31st, 2023: Inspirational Fiction

      An Amish Barn Raising: Three Stories by Amy Clipston, Kelly Irvin, & Kathleen Fuller

    • Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson
      May 31st, 2023: Young Adult Fiction

      Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson

    • Sonic The Hedgehog 30th Anniversary Celebration The Deluxe Edition by Ian Flynn, Gale Galligan, & Clint, Travis, Justin & Griffin McElroy
      May 31st, 2023: Juvenile Graphic Novel

      Sonic The Hedgehog 30th Anniversary Celebration The Deluxe Edition by Ian Flynn, Gale Galligan, & Clint, Travis, Justin & Griffin McElroy

    • Sonic the Hedgehog, Vol. 1 Fallout! by Ian Flynn, Tracy Yardley, Adam Bryce Thomas, Jennifer Hernandez, & Evan Stanley
      May 31st, 2023: Juvenile Graphic Novel

      Sonic the Hedgehog, Vol. 1: Fallout! by Ian Flynn, Tracy Yardley, Adam Bryce Thomas, Jennifer Hernandez, & Evan Stanley

    • Sonic the Hedgehog, Vol. 2: The Fate of Dr. Eggman by Ian Flynn, Tracy Yardley, Adam Bryce Thomas, & Evan Stanley
      May 31st, 2023: Juvenile Graphic Novel

      Sonic the Hedgehog, Vol. 2: The Fate of Dr. Eggman by Ian Flynn, Tracy Yardley, Adam Bryce Thomas, & Evan Stanley

    • Ana Takes Manhattan by Lissette Decos
      May 30th, 2023: Fiction

      Ana Takes Manhattan by Lissette Decos

    • Ballad of Jasmine Wills by Lee Rozelle
      May 30th, 2023: Fiction

      Ballad of Jasmine Wills by Lee Rozelle

    • The Reincarnationist Papers (The Reincarnationist Papers, Book 1) by D. Eric Maikranz
      May 30th, 2023: Fiction

      The Reincarnationist Papers (The Reincarnationist Papers, Book 1) by D. Eric Maikranz

    • The Cognomina Codex (The Reincarnationist Papers, Book 2) by D. Eric Maikranz
      May 30th, 2023: Fiction

      The Cognomina Codex (The Reincarnationist Papers, Book 2) by D. Eric Maikranz

    • The Foxglove King (The Nightshade Crown Book 1) by Hannah Whitten
      May 30th, 2023: Fiction

      The Foxglove King (The Nightshade Crown Book 1) by Hannah Whitten

    • The Genesis 6 Project by Michael Ferguson
      May 30th, 2023: Inspirational Fiction

      The Genesis 6 Project by Michael Ferguson

    • Infamous by Lex Croucher
      May 30th, 2023: Fiction

      Infamous by Lex Croucher

    • Love & Other Scams by Philip Ellis
      May 30th, 2023: Fiction

      Love & Other Scams by Philip Ellis

    • Marvelous by Molly Greeley
      May 30th, 2023: Fiction

      Marvelous by Molly Greeley

    • Maureen by Rachel Joyce
      May 30th, 2023: Fiction

      Maureen by Rachel Joyce

    • The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
      May 30th, 2023: Fiction

      The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest

    • Strangers in the Night: A Novel of Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner by Heather Webb
      May 30th, 2023: Fiction

      Strangers in the Night: A Novel of Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner by Heather Webb

    • Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head
      May 30th, 2023: Fiction

      Time’s Undoing by Cheryl A. Head

    • Weyward by Emilia Hart
      May 30th, 2023: Fiction

      Weyward by Emilia Hart

    • Y/N by Esther Yi
      May 30th, 2023: Fiction

      Y/N by Esther Yi

    • The Bite by Z. W. Taylor
      May 24th, 2023: Fiction

      The Bite by Z. W. Taylor

    • Caminantes curiosos by Micha Archer
      May 24th, 2023: Spanish Easy Fiction

      Caminantes curiosos by Micha Archer

    • Le dicen Fregona: Poemas de un chavo de la frontera by David Bowles
      May 24th, 2023: Spanish Juvenile Fiction

      Le dicen Fregona: Poemas de un chavo de la frontera by David Bowles

    • A Short Rope for a Tall Man by Nate Morgan
      May 24th, 2023: Western Paperback

      A Short Rope for a Tall Man by Nate Morgan

    • All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom by Angela Johnson & E.B. Lewis 
      May 23rd, 2023: Easy Fiction

      All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom by Angela Johnson & E.B. Lewis 

    • Bilal Cooks Daal by Aisha Saeed & Anoosha Syed
      May 23rd, 2023: Easy Fiction

      Bilal Cooks Daal by Aisha Saeed & Anoosha Syed

    • Little Acorn by Melanie Joyce
      May 23rd, 2023: Easy Fiction

      Little Acorn by Melanie Joyce

    • The Ocean Disaster by Matthew McElligott
      May 23rd, 2023: Juvenile Graphic Novel

      The Ocean Disaster by Matthew McElligott

    • Heart of Gold (Cutiecorns #1) by Shannon Penney
      May 22nd, 2023: Juvenile Fiction

      Heart of Gold (Cutiecorns #1) by Shannon Penney

    • Arletis, abuelo y el mensaje en la botella by Lea Aschkenas, Cornelius Van Wright, & Ying-Hwa Hu
      May 16th, 2023: Spanish Easy Fiction

      Arletis, abuelo y el mensaje en la botella by Lea Aschkenas, Cornelius Van Wright, & Ying-Hwa Hu

    • Courage in the Storm by Laurel Blount
      May 16th, 2023: Inspirational Fiction

      Courage in the Storm by Laurel Blount

    • Deep Tide by Laura Griffin
      May 16th, 2023: Fiction

      Deep Tide by Laura Griffin

    • Her Amish Patchwork Family by Winnie Griggs
      May 16th, 2023: Inspirational Fiction

      Her Amish Patchwork Family by Winnie Griggs

    • The Jigsaw Assassin (A Major Bhaajan Novel) by Catherine Asaro
      May 16th, 2023: Fiction

      The Jigsaw Assassin (A Major Bhaajan Novel) by Catherine Asaro

    • The Mighty Bite by Nathan Hale
      May 16th, 2023: Juvenile Graphic Novel

      The Mighty Bite by Nathan Hale

    • Parachute Kids by Betty C. Tang
      May 16th, 2023: Juvenile Graphic Novel

      Parachute Kids by Betty C. Tang

    • The Treasure Test (Hide and Geek #2) by T. P. Jagger
      May 16th, 2023: Juvenile Fiction

      The Treasure Test (Hide and Geek #2) by T. P. Jagger

    • True Grits (Savannah Secrets #18) by Nancy Mehl
      May 15th, 2023: Inspirational Fiction

      True Grits (Savannah Secrets #18) by Nancy Mehl

    • The White Hare by Jane Johnson
      May 15th, 2023: Fiction

      The White Hare by Jane Johnson

    • The Brilliant Calculator: How Mathematician Edith Clarke Helped Electrify America by Jan Lower & Susan Reagan
      May 12th, 2023: Easy Fiction

      The Brilliant Calculator: How Mathematician Edith Clarke Helped Electrify America by Jan Lower & Susan Reagan

      Library Events

      Friends of Library

      Friends of the Library members and volunteers actively promote Library services and resources while sharing their love of books with the community. The Friends foster a positive relationship between the Library and the community, secure volunteers and raise funds to support the Library. Join us at our monthly meeting!

      Morning Storytime

      Ages 0-6

      Our monthly interactive storytimes introduce young children to reading, music, STEAM, and language with stories, songs, and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

      Events Calendar

      Join The Club

      • Lego Club at SBCP Library

        Lego Club

        Grades K thru 5th

        Come play with LEGOs with us monthly and conquer challenges with your friends!

      • Teen D&D - RGP at SBCP Library

        Teen D&D/RGP Club

        Grade 6 thru 12

        Go on an adventure with our D&D/RPG Club! The club is focused on playing tabletop role-playing games, where each person creates their own character to be part of a larger story. Whether you are new to role-playing games or an expert, this club is for you!

      • STEAM Club at SBCP Library

        STEAM CLUB

        Grades K thru 5th

        Join us monthly for crafts and activities relating to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math!

      • Teen Advisory Board at SBCP Library

        Teen Advisory Board

        Grades 6 thru 12

        Help us create programs and recommend new books, while you develop skills working with a group and have a unique activity to include on applications or resumes! For more information, please contact our Youth Services Librarian at  youthservices@sbcplibrary.org or by calling us at (931) 684-7323!