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  • Fall & Winter 2023 Newsletter

    Check out our Newsletter!

    See new releases, events, and upcoming library programs for fall & winter 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.

  • Libby

    Get even More with Libby!

    Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free! All you need is a library card. 

  • 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. 

    Latest News

    Friends of the Library Report: Fall & Winter 2023

    September 23, 2023
    Hello Friends,

    The Friends of the Library’s Annual Author’s Luncheon, with Local Author Allison Clark!

    September 5, 2023
    Join our Friends of the Library for a lunch and hear a local author speak about their work. This year’s local guest author is Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach for Tennessee Tech University, Allison Clark! Tickets are available at the Library now for $20 per seat.

    Teen And Young Adult Releases: Fall & Winter 2023

    August 31, 2023
    Here is a quick look at teen/young adult fiction, non-fiction, & graphic novels coming soon to the library! Note: Titles may take up to 3 weeks after release date to be delivered and cataloged before they are ready to check out.

    New Arrivals

    • Dangerous Desert Abduction by Kellie VanHorn
      September 20th, 2023: Inspirational Romance Paperback

      Dangerous Desert Abduction by Kellie VanHorn

    • Hidden Amish Target (Amish Country Justice Book 16) by Dana R. Lynn
      September 20th, 2023: Inspirational Romance Paperback

      Hidden Amish Target (Amish Country Justice Book 16) by Dana R. Lynn

    • Ranch Showdown by Tina Wheeler
      September 20th, 2023: Inspirational Romance Paperback

      Ranch Showdown by Tina Wheeler

    • Safeguarding the Baby by Jill Elizabeth Nelson
      September 20th, 2023: Inspirational Romance Paperback

      Safeguarding the Baby by Jill Elizabeth Nelson

    • Threat Detection (Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit #5) by Sharon Dunn
      September 20th, 2023: Inspirational Romance Paperback

      Threat Detection (Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit #5) by Sharon Dunn

    • The Amish Marriage Arrangement (Amish Country Matches #3) by Patricia Johns
      September 19th, 2023: Inspirational Romance Paperback

      The Amish Marriage Arrangement (Amish Country Matches #3) by Patricia Johns

    • The Amish Nanny's Promise by Amy Grochowski
      September 19th, 2023: Inspirational Romance Paperback

      The Amish Nanny’s Promise by Amy Grochowski

    • Caring for Her Amish Neighbor (Amish of Prince Edward Island Book 3) by Jo Ann Brown
      September 19th, 2023: Inspirational Romance Paperback

      Caring for Her Amish Neighbor (Amish of Prince Edward Island Book 3) by Jo Ann Brown

    • Her Forbidden Amish Child (Secret Amish Babies Book 2) by Leigh Bale
      September 19th, 2023: Inspirational Romance Paperback

      Her Forbidden Amish Child (Secret Amish Babies Book 2) by Leigh Bale

    • Suddenly This Summer by Susan Mallery, Synithia Williams, & Stefanie London
      September 16th, 2023: Fiction

      Suddenly This Summer by Susan Mallery, Synithia Williams, & Stefanie London

    • All the Dead Shall Weep (Gunnie Rose Book 5) by Charlaine Harris
      September 14th, 2023: Fiction

      All the Dead Shall Weep (Gunnie Rose Book 5) by Charlaine Harris

    • Big by Vashti Harrison
      September 14th, 2023: Easy Readers

      Big by Vashti Harrison

    • Bluey and Bingos Fancy Restaurant Cookbook by Penguin Young Readers
      September 14th, 2023: Juvenile Nonfiction

      Bluey and Bingo’s Fancy Restaurant Cookbook by Penguin Young Readers

    • Bluey: Barky Boats by Penguin Young Readers
      September 14th, 2023: Easy Readers

      Bluey: Barky Boats by Penguin Young Readers

    • The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
      September 14th, 2023: Fiction

      The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

    • Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! by Mo Willems
      September 14th, 2023: Easy Readers

      Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! by Mo Willems

    • Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena
      September 14th, 2023: Fiction

      Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena

    • How to Write a Poem by Kwame Alexander & Deanna Nikaido
      September 14th, 2023: Easy Readers

      How to Write a Poem by Kwame Alexander & Deanna Nikaido

    • The Night in Question by Kathleen Glasgow
      September 14th, 2023: Young Adult Fiction

      The Night in Question by Kathleen Glasgow

    • The One and Only Ruby by Katherine Applegate
      September 14th, 2023: Juvenile Fiction

      The One and Only Ruby by Katherine Applegate

    • Summer Is for Cousins by Rajani LaRocca
      September 14th, 2023: Easy Readers

      Summer Is for Cousins by Rajani LaRocca

    • Tom Clancy Weapons Grade by Don Bentley
      September 14th, 2023: Fiction

      Tom Clancy Weapons Grade by Don Bentley

    • Too Late by Colleen Hoover
      September 14th, 2023: Fiction

      Too Late by Colleen Hoover

    • African Americans Living in Bedford County from 1820-2020 by Fredia F. Lusk & Marilyn G. Massengale 
      September 13th, 2023: Adult Nonfiction

      African Americans Living in Bedford County from 1820-2020 by Fredia F. Lusk & Marilyn G. Massengale 

    • Cursed at Dawn (The Blackbird Trilogy Book 3) by Heather Graham
      September 2nd, 2023: Fiction

      Cursed at Dawn (The Blackbird Trilogy Book 3) by Heather Graham

    • Dead Mountain (Nora Kelly Book 4) by Preston & Child
      September 2nd, 2023: Fiction

      Dead Mountain (Nora Kelly Book 4) by Preston & Child

    • The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf by Alexander McCall Smith
      September 2nd, 2023: Fiction

      The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf by Alexander McCall Smith

    • Moving Forward (A Woodland Park Firefighters Romance Book 2) by Shelley Shepard Gray
      September 2nd, 2023: Inspirational Fiction

      Moving Forward (A Woodland Park Firefighters Romance Book 2) by Shelley Shepard Gray

    • Rock Bottom by Fern Michaels
      September 2nd, 2023: Fiction

      Rock Bottom by Fern Michaels

    • Shadow Dance by Christine Feehan
      September 2nd, 2023: Fiction

      Shadow Dance by Christine Feehan

    • Stinetinglers 2: 10 MORE New Stories by the Master of Scary Tales by R. L. Stine
      September 2nd, 2023: Juvenile Fiction

      Stinetinglers 2: 10 MORE New Stories by the Master of Scary Tales by R. L. Stine

    • Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
      August 31st, 2023: Fiction

      Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi #5 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

    • Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu #5 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
      August 31st, 2023: Fiction

      Heaven Official’s Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu #5 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

    • The Last Wild by Piers Torday
      August 23rd, 2023: Juvenile Fiction

      The Last Wild by Piers Torday

    • The Night Parade by Kathryn Tanquary
      August 23rd, 2023: Juvenile Fiction

      The Night Parade by Kathryn Tanquary

    • Oliver and the Seawigs by Philip Reeve
      August 23rd, 2023: Juvenile Fiction

      Oliver and the Seawigs by Philip Reeve

    • Be the Serpent (October Daye Book 16) by Seanan McGuire
      August 21st, 2023: Fiction

      Be the Serpent (October Daye Book 16) by Seanan McGuire

    • The Bone Hacker by Kathy Reichs
      August 21st, 2023: Fiction

      The Bone Hacker by Kathy Reichs

    • Dragons of Fate (Dragonlance Destinies Volume 2) by Margaret Weis
      August 21st, 2023: Fiction

      Dragons of Fate (Dragonlance Destinies Volume 2) by Margaret Weis

    • Happiness by Danielle Steel
      August 21st, 2023: Fiction

      Happiness by Danielle Steel

    • Hell's March by Taylor Anderson
      August 21st, 2023: Fiction

      Hell’s March by Taylor Anderson

    • The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman
      August 21st, 2023: Fiction

      The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman

    • Lion & Lamb by James Patterson
      August 21st, 2023: Fiction

      Lion & Lamb by James Patterson

    • Out of Nowhere by Sandra Brown
      August 21st, 2023: Fiction

      Out of Nowhere by Sandra Brown

    • Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
      August 21st, 2023: Fiction

      Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

    • Tides of Fire by James Rollins
      August 21st, 2023: Fiction

      Tides of Fire by James Rollins

    • Confess by Colleen Hoover
      August 19th, 2023: Fiction

      Confess by Colleen Hoover

    • Kristy's Big Day: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #6) by Ann M. Martin
      August 19th, 2023: Juvenile Graphic Novel

      Kristy’s Big Day: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #6) by Ann M. Martin

    • The Village That Saves The Toy Convoy: Inspired by True Events by Katy O. Ishee
      August 19th, 2023: Fiction

      The Village That Saves The Toy Convoy: Inspired by True Events by Katy O. Ishee

    • Ballistic by Travis S. Taylor
      August 16th, 2023: Fiction

      Ballistic by Travis S. Taylor

    • Love Takes Wing (Love Comes Softly #7) by Janette Oke
      August 15th, 2023: Inspirational Fiction

      Love Takes Wing (Love Comes Softly #7) by Janette Oke

    • To Hell and Gone (The Hunters) by Charles G. West
      August 16th, 2023: Western Paperback

      To Hell and Gone (The Hunters) by Charles G. West

    • You Can Die (A Laurel Snow Thriller #3) by Rebecca Zanetti
      August 16th, 2023: Fiction

      You Can Die (A Laurel Snow Thriller #3) by Rebecca Zanetti

    • Bizard the Bear Wizard by Chrissie Krebs
      August 10th, 2023: Juvenile Graphic Novel

      Bizard the Bear Wizard by Chrissie Krebs

    • Dear Rosie by Meghan Boehman & Rachael Briner
      August 10th, 2023: Juvenile Graphic Novel

      Dear Rosie by Meghan Boehman & Rachael Briner

    • The Firefly Summer by Morgan Matson
      August 10th, 2023: Juvenile Fiction

      The Firefly Summer by Morgan Matson

    • Garvey's Choice by Nikki Grimes & Theodore Taylor III
      August 10th, 2023: Juvenile Graphic Novel

      Garvey’s Choice by Nikki Grimes & Theodore Taylor III

    • Haru, Zombie Dog Hero by Ellen Oh
      August 10th, 2023: Juvenile Fiction

      Haru, Zombie Dog Hero by Ellen Oh

    • The International House of Dereliction by Jacqueline Davies
      August 10th, 2023: Juvenile Fiction

      The International House of Dereliction by Jacqueline Davies

    • Iveliz lo explica todo by Andrea Beatriz Arango
      August 10th, 2023: Spanish Juvenile Fiction

      Iveliz lo explica todo by Andrea Beatriz Arango

    • Junior High (Tegan and Sara #1) by Tegan and Sara Quin
      August 10th, 2023: Juvenile Graphic Novel

      Junior High (Tegan and Sara #1) by Tegan and Sara Quin & Tillie Walden

    • The Dance of the Blueberry Ball by Clarence Plank
      August 8th, 2023: Easy Readers

      The Dance of the Blueberry Ball by Clarence Plank

    • Life of Penguins by Clarence Plank
      August 8th, 2023: Easy Readers

      Life of Penguins by Clarence Plank

    • Terminal Peace (Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse Book 3) by Jim C. Hines
      August 7th, 2023: Fiction

      Terminal Peace (Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse Book 3) by Jim C. Hines

    • Bad Hombres (A Slash and Pecos Western) by William W. Johnstone
      August 7th, 2023: Western Paperback

      Bad Hombres (A Slash and Pecos Western) by William W. Johnstone

    • Pageboy: A Memoir by Elliot Page
      August 7th, 2023: Nonfiction

      Pageboy: A Memoir by Elliot Page

      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!