Displays – Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library

Local Author Talk & Book Signing with Fredia Lusk

Written by Hayley Clanton on January 25, 2024. Posted in Adult Events, Adult Non-Fiction, Event, Local History/Organizations, Shelbyville Bedford Library, Teen Events.

Join us to hear from local author Fredia Lusk about her book, “African Americans Living in Bedford County from 1820 to 2020.”

Over the course of three years, Fredia Lusk researched local African American history in Bedford County from historical archives to personal interviews. We are honored to have Ms. Lusk visiting the Library and speaking about her vital work in researching and preserving the history of African American communities in Bedford County!

"African Americans Living in Bedford County from 1820-2020 by Fredia F. Lusk & Marilyn G. Massengale" is available for checkout at the library and for research use in our History Room. — “African Americans Living in Bedford County from 1820-2020 by Fredia F. Lusk & Marilyn G. Massengale” is available for checkout at the library and for research use in our History Room.

New Program: Learn about Community Organizations at Get to Know Bedford!

Written by Hayley Clanton on April 8, 2023. Posted in Adult Events, Event, Local History/Organizations.

We are excited to announce a new event series at the Library called Get to Know Bedford!

Display created by the Gilliland Historical Resource Center

Gilliland Historical Resource Center presents Shelbyville Sports History at the Library!

Written by Hayley Clanton on February 8, 2023. Posted in Displays, Local History/Organizations, Shelbyville Bedford Library.

The Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library is honored to present this display created by the Gilliland Historical Resource Center as part of Shelbyville’s local history throughout the month of February.