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The library will be closed on the following holidays:

  • Saturday through Tuesday, December 23rd – 26th for Christmas/winter holiday

  • Monday, January 1st for New Years Day 


Library Programs

  • 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

    • The Dabare Snake Launcher by Joelle Presby
      November 4th, 2023: Fiction

      The Dabare Snake Launcher by Joelle Presby

    • Dreaming of a Duke Like You by Sara Bennett
      November 4th, 2023: Historical Romance Paperback

      Dreaming of a Duke Like You by Sara Bennett

    • A Cowboy Country Christmas (Creedence Horse Rescue #6) by Jennie Marts
      November 4th, 2023: Romance Paperback

      A Cowboy Country Christmas (Creedence Horse Rescue #6) by Jennie Marts

    • Blind Dog Canyon (A Widowmaker Jones Western) by Brett Cogburn
      November 4th, 2023: Western Paperback

      Blind Dog Canyon (A Widowmaker Jones Western) by Brett Cogburn

    • Countdown by James Patterson & Brendan DuBois
      November 2nd, 2023: CD Audiobook

      Countdown by James Patterson & Brendan DuBois

    • The 23rd Midnight by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro
      November 2nd, 2023: CD Audiobook

      The 23rd Midnight by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

    • Plane by Lionsgate
      November 2nd, 2023: DVD

      Plane by Lionsgate

    • Tiny Tales with Big Messages: Simple Stories for Everyday Inspiration by Hidden Gems
      November 1st, 2023: Easy Readers

      Tiny Tales with Big Messages: Simple Stories for Everyday Inspiration by Hidden Gems

    • Enough by Cassidy Hutchinson
      October 31st, 2023: Adult Nonfiction

      Enough by Cassidy Hutchinson

    • Cross Down by James Patterson & Brendan DuBois
      October 31st, 2023: CD Audiobook

      Cross Down by James Patterson & Brendan DuBois

    • Dark Angel (A Letty Davenport Novel) by John Sandford
      October 31st, 2023: CD Audiobook

      Dark Angel (A Letty Davenport Novel) by John Sandford

    • Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Season One by CBS
      October 31st, 2023: TV Series

      Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – Season One by CBS

    • Yellowstone: Season Five, Part 1 by Paramount
      October 31st, 2023: TV Series

      Yellowstone: Season Five, Part 1 by Paramount

    • A Curse for True Love (Once Upon a Broken Heart #3) by Stephanie Garber
      October 31st, 2023: Young Adult Fiction

      A Curse for True Love (Once Upon a Broken Heart #3) by Stephanie Garber

    • Confessions of a Candy Snatcher by Phoebe Sinclair
      October 11th, 2023: Juvenile Fiction

      Confessions of a Candy Snatcher by Phoebe Sinclair

    • The Case of the Missing Tarts (Pigeon Private Detectives Volume 1) by Christee Curran-Bauer
      October 11th, 2023: Juvenile Graphic Novel

      The Case of the Missing Tarts (Pigeon Private Detectives Volume 1) by Christee Curran-Bauer

    • Con la cabeza en alto: Cómo una comunidad amazónica protegió la selva by Patricia Gualinga & Laura Resau
      October 11th, 2023: Spanish Easy Readers

      Con la cabeza en alto: Cómo una comunidad amazónica protegió la selva by Patricia Gualinga & Laura Resau

    • ABCs of Tennessee by Sandra Magsamen
      October 10th, 2023: Easy Reader Board Book

      ABCs of Tennessee by Sandra Magsamen

    • The Bellwoods Game by Celia Krampien
      October 7, 2023: Juvenile Fiction

      The Bellwoods Game by Celia Krampien

    • Born to Hang (A Jeremiah Halstead Western) by Terrence McCauley
      October 7, 2023: Western Paperback

      Born to Hang (A Jeremiah Halstead Western) by Terrence McCauley

    • The Duke Gets Desperate by Diana Quincy
      October 7, 2023: Historical Romance Paperback

      The Duke Gets Desperate by Diana Quincy

    • The 9th Judgment (Women's Murder Club) by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro
      October 3, 2023: Fiction

      The 9th Judgment (Women’s Murder Club) by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

    • The Scavengers (A Death & Texas Western Book 3) by William W. Johnstone & J.A. Johnstone
      September 30, 2023: Western Paperback

      The Scavengers (A Death & Texas Western Book 3) by William W. Johnstone & J.A. Johnstone

    • Wilde Love by Jennifer Ryan
      September 30, 2023: Romance Paperback

      Wilde Love by Jennifer Ryan

    • The Armor of Light by Ken Follett
      September 28, 2023: Fiction

      The Armor of Light by Ken Follett

    • The Heroes of Olympus, Book 3: The Mark of Athena, The Graphic Novel by Rick Riordan
      September 28, 2023: Young Adult Graphic Novel

      The Heroes of Olympus, Book 3: The Mark of Athena, The Graphic Novel by Rick Riordan

    • Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan
      September 28, 2023: Young Adult Fiction

      Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan

    • Santa and Company by Fern Michaels
      September 28, 2023: Fiction

      Santa and Company by Fern Michaels

    • Slime Doesn't Pay! by R.L. Stine
      September 28, 2023: Juvenile Fiction

      Slime Doesn’t Pay! by R.L. Stine

    • The Traitor Among Us by Anne Perry
      September 28, 2023: Fiction

      The Traitor Among Us by Anne Perry

    • Traitors Gate by Jeffrey Archer
      September 28, 2023: Fiction

      Traitors Gate by Jeffrey Archer

    • 12 Months to Live by James Patterson & Mike Lupica
      September 27, 2023: Fiction

      12 Months to Live by James Patterson & Mike Lupica

    • 23 1/2 Lies by James Patterson
      September 27, 2023: Fiction

      23 1/2 Lies by James Patterson

    • Blessing of the Lost Girls by J.A. Jance
      September 27, 2023: Fiction

      Blessing of the Lost Girls by J.A. Jance

    • Clive Cussler: Condor's Fury by Graham Brown
      September 27, 2023: Fiction

      Clive Cussler: Condor’s Fury by Graham Brown

    • The Heirloom by Beverly Lewis
      September 27, 2023: Inspirational Fiction

      The Heirloom by Beverly Lewis

    • Barb and the Battle for Bailiwick (Barb the Last Berzerker Book 3) by Dan Abdo & Jason Patterson
      September 25th, 2023: Juvenile Graphic Novel

      Barb and the Battle for Bailiwick (Barb the Last Berzerker Book 3) by Dan Abdo & Jason Patterson

    • Con Cuba en el bolsillo by Adrianna Cuevas
      September 25, 2023: Spanish Juvenile Fiction

      Con Cuba en el bolsillo by Adrianna Cuevas

    • Jayson Goes for It! by Brayden Harrington
      September 25, 2023: Juvenile Fiction

      Jayson Goes for It! by Brayden Harrington

    • The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead & Wendy Mass
      September 25, 2023: Juvenile Fiction

      The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead & Wendy Mass

    • Madre de los tiburones by Melissa Cristina Márquez & Devin Elle Kurtz
      September 25, 2023: Spanish Easy Readers

      Madre de los tiburones by Melissa Cristina Márquez & Devin Elle Kurtz

    • Misfit Mansion by Kay Davault
      September 25th, 2023: Juvenile Graphic Novel

      Misfit Mansion by Kay Davault

    • Punch Up! Vol. 1 by Zachary Sterling
      September 25th, 2023: Juvenile Graphic Novel

      Punch Up! Vol. 1 by Zachary Sterling

    • Skeletown - Sí. ¡No! by Rhode Montijo
      September 25, 2023: Spanish Easy Readers

      Skeletown – Sí. ¡No! by Rhode Montijo

    • Things in the Basement by Ben Hatke
      September 25th, 2023: Juvenile Graphic Novel

      Things in the Basement by Ben Hatke

    • 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

      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!