Friends of the Library Report: Fall & Winter 2023
Hello Friends,
Tag: Event
The Friends of the SBC Public Library’s Fall Book Sale is on its Way in August!
It’s that time of year again! The Friends of the Library will be having the fall Used Book Sale, and will be open in our community room 9 AM until an hour before the library closes (6 PM Tuesday & Thursday, 4 PM on Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday).
Hardcover books are $1 each, Paperbacks are $0.50 each, and DVDs, Jigsaw puzzles, and Audiobooks are $1 each.
The Book Sale will be open:
– 9 AM – 6 PM Tuesday, August 22nd
– 9 AM – 4 PM Wednesday, August 23rd
– 9 AM – 6 PM Thursday, August 24th
– 9 AM – 4 PM Friday, August 25th
– 9 AM – 4 PM Saturday, August 26th
The Book Sale area will not be accessible before 9 aM.
If you would like to volunteer to help us set up and maintain the book sale, please call at (931) 684-7323 or fill out the contact form below!
The Book Sale is Back!
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 Program: Learn about Community Organizations at Get to Know Bedford!
We are excited to announce a new event series at the Library called Get to Know Bedford!
Get to Know the Woman behind Cruella de Vil at Dr. Lona Bailey’s Author Talk!
The Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library is proud to present an Author Talk with Manchester local Dr. Lona Bailey, who will be presenting her new book “The Voice of Villainy: The Betty Lou Gerson Story.”
Escape From Hawkins High In Our “Stranger Things”-themed Escape Room!
Find all of the clues to escape our Stranger Things Escape Room!
The escape room is available to teens and adults for free with registration required. The escape room sessions will be at 4 PM for teens and 5 PM for adults Monday, October 31st, and Tuesday, November 1st for 45-minute sessions each. You can register as a group of 10, groups of 4-5, or individually. If you register individually, you will be paired with others who have registered for that time. If you register as a group, please use the name and contact information for the contact person for the group when registering.
Learn more about Healthy foods at After-School Nutrition Classes!
SBCPL is hosting after-school nutrition classes presented by Yesenia Lira-Garcia from the UT Extension office for children of all ages (preferably 3rd grade & up) on Thursdays at 3:30 PM from October 27th to December 1st (except for November 24th, due to the library being closed for Thanksgiving holiday).
What are the Nutrition classes about?
Children will learn new recipes and how to read them, some basic cooking skills, information about healthy eating, and a physical activity. Space is limited, and parents are required to attend with their children. Be sure to sign up as soon as possible!