Event Calendar
From weekly activities to special events, there’s always something great happening at the library.
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4 events,Join Ms. Annie in the Kerr Garden Room for Lap Sit Story Time for babies ages 0-2 and their caregivers. We'll read books, sing song, and practice early literacy skills to help children develop a love of reading from a young age. Each week we'll feature a new prehistoric theme: June 1 Rocks & Fossils
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Book & Bean is a theme driven book club that meets on the 1st Monday of each month at 5:00. Join any time! 2026 Themes JAN 6 Published After 2010 (Not Old Enough to Drive) FEB 2 Favorite Color MAR 2 Foreign Author APR 6 Memoir MAY 4 Author's Last Name is Similar to Yours
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Teens in 7th - 12th Grade are welcome to join Ms. Jami in the Multipurpose Room for a variety of card, board, and video games. |
6 events,Join Ms. Jami in the Kerr Garden Room for Lap Sit Story Time for stories, crafts, and other activities. Each week we'll feature a new prehistoric theme: June 1 Rocks and Fossils June 8 Dinosaurs June 15 Dinosaurs June 22 Dragons June 29 Alive with the Dinosaurs July 6 Age of the Giant Mammals July |
3 events,Join Ms. Jami in the multipurpose room for stories, crafts and other activities. Our Special Guest Speakers for June 3rd are the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. They will be joining us virtually to explore rocks and minerals! June 1 Rocks and Fossils June 8 Dinosaurs June 15 Dinosaurs June 22 Dragons June 29 Alive |
4 events,Join Ms. Jami in the Kerr Garden Room for Lap Sit Story Time for stories, crafts, and other activities. Each week we'll feature a new prehistoric theme: June 1 Rocks and Fossils June 8 Dinosaurs June 15 Dinosaurs June 22 Dragons June 29 Alive with the Dinosaurs July 6 Age of the Giant Mammals July
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Jeff will share stories and cartoons while teaching participants how to create their own cartoons! Jeff is one of Ms. Jami's favorite guests - he can make anyone an artist! |
4 events,Stop by the library on the 1st Friday of each month from 10:00AM to 12:00 PM for a free blood pressure and/or blood glucose check with the Shelby Health Department's Director of Nursing. Also, get health tips and free information. ***Nov. 7, 2025 date has been moved to Nov. 14, 2025. Join us in the lobby every Friday morning at 10:00 AM for Walking Club. We'll walk for approximately one hour. Some days we may sprinkle in a tour or guest speaker. Bring your water bottle and wear comfortable shoes and get ready to get some steps in! |
2 events,Join us at the Blackfork Commons for Summer Reading Story Time! June 6 - Dinosaurs June 20 - Dragons July 18 - Dinosaurs
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Join us on Friday, June 6, in the Multipurpose Room as we commemorate D-Day, the historic Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II. Our own Adult Program Coordinator, Bob Strohm, will lead this special program beginning at 11:00 a.m., exploring the events of June 6, 1944, and the courage and sacrifice of some of |
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3 events,Join Ms. Annie in the Kerr Garden Room for Lap Sit Story Time for babies ages 0-2 and their caregivers. We'll read books, sing song, and practice early literacy skills to help children develop a love of reading from a young age. Each week we'll feature a new prehistoric theme: June 1 Rocks & Fossils Bring a dish of food and a copy of the recipe to share at Cookbook Club on the 2nd Monday of each month at 1:00. 2026 Themes: JAN 12 Family Favorites FEB 9 Soup MAR 9 Tailgate APR 13 Easter MAY 11 International JUN 8 Retro JUL 13 Picnic AUG 10 Casserole SEP 14 Crockpot
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Teens in 7th-12th grade are welcome to join Ms. Jami for Cooking Class where we'll be making desserts with layers. |
4 events,Join Ms. Jami in the Kerr Garden Room for Lap Sit Story Time for stories, crafts, and other activities. Each week we'll feature a new prehistoric theme: June 1 Rocks and Fossils June 8 Dinosaurs June 15 Dinosaurs June 22 Dragons June 29 Alive with the Dinosaurs July 6 Age of the Giant Mammals July
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Teens in 7th - 12th Grade are welcome to join Ms. Jami in the Kerr Garden Room for a day of dig kits, skeleton explorations, and an archaeology documentary. |
4 events,Join Ms. Jami in the Kerr Garden Room for Lap Sit Story Time for stories, crafts, and other activities. Each week we'll feature a new prehistoric theme: June 1 Rocks and Fossils June 8 Dinosaurs June 15 Dinosaurs June 22 Dragons June 29 Alive with the Dinosaurs July 6 Age of the Giant Mammals July Knotty Knitters meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 1:00 in the Bavin Room or the Kerr Garden Room (when available). If there, is a 5th Thursday they meet on that day also.
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Join us for a very special Story Time with Authors Kate Church and Zac Church. There'll be refreshments, door prizes, coloring sheets, books for sale and one very excited young author ready to read the story of Clipper the Dinosaur to you. To help with the flow of the event, you can pre-order your copy |
2 events,Join us in the lobby every Friday morning at 10:00 AM for Walking Club. We'll walk for approximately one hour. Some days we may sprinkle in a tour or guest speaker. Bring your water bottle and wear comfortable shoes and get ready to get some steps in! Join Ms. Jami in the Multipurpose Room for every Friday at 10:30 for our Summer Reading Music & Movement program. Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will enjoy singing, dancing, playing instruments, moving to the music, and having tons of fun together. This lively program encourages creativity, learning, and active play while celebrating the joy |
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Join us on Saturday June 13 for a Jurassic Park Party starting at 10:30 AM. The movie will start at 11:00 AM. We'll have crafts, snacks, and loads of prehistoric fun watching the show. |
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3 events,Join this assigned title book club on the 3rd Monday of each month at 10:00 am. If we are closed on the 3rd Monday we will meet on the 4th Monday at 10:00. Join Ms. Annie in the Kerr Garden Room for Lap Sit Story Time for babies ages 0-2 and their caregivers. We'll read books, sing song, and practice early literacy skills to help children develop a love of reading from a young age. Each week we'll feature a new prehistoric theme: June 1 Rocks & Fossils
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Both Adults and teens in 7th - 12th grade are welcome to join us in the Kerr Garden Room where the Ohio School of Falconry will be back to talk about Birds of Prey and their connection to dinosaurs. As an added bonus, 10 people will get to catch a bird |
4 events,Join Ms. Jami in the Kerr Garden Room for Lap Sit Story Time for stories, crafts, and other activities. Each week we'll feature a new prehistoric theme: June 1 Rocks and Fossils June 8 Dinosaurs June 15 Dinosaurs June 22 Dragons June 29 Alive with the Dinosaurs July 6 Age of the Giant Mammals July
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Both adults and teens in 7th - 12th grade are welcome to join us in the Multipurpose Room where the Cleveland Museum of Natural History will join us virtually to talk about what Ohio was like in prehistoric times and the creatures who lived here.
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Join us in the Multipurpose Room where we'll be creating amber soap. Registration for this program opens on June 1. Register at https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfO5ozOLX2.../viewform...or by calling 419-347-5576 |
5 events,Join Ms. Jami in the Kerr Garden Room for Lap Sit Story Time for stories, crafts, and other activities. Each week we'll feature a new prehistoric theme: June 1 Rocks and Fossils June 8 Dinosaurs June 15 Dinosaurs June 22 Dragons June 29 Alive with the Dinosaurs July 6 Age of the Giant Mammals July
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Join us for a virtual visit with the sharks at the Cleveland Aquarium! We'll get to know the sharks in Cleveland while learning about this apex predator and the ecosystems they help maintain. Two lucky attendees will win tickets to visit the Cleveland Aquarium in person! |
2 events,Join us in the lobby every Friday morning at 10:00 AM for Walking Club. We'll walk for approximately one hour. Some days we may sprinkle in a tour or guest speaker. Bring your water bottle and wear comfortable shoes and get ready to get some steps in! Join Ms. Jami in the Multipurpose Room for every Friday at 10:30 for our Summer Reading Music & Movement program. Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will enjoy singing, dancing, playing instruments, moving to the music, and having tons of fun together. This lively program encourages creativity, learning, and active play while celebrating the joy |
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Join seasoned fisherman Ron Thompson as he teaches us the fundamentals and applications for fly fishing. Learn more about Ron's fishing adventures at https://www.facebook.com/ron.thompson.5496683 Join us at the Blackfork Commons for Summer Reading Story Time! June 6 - Dinosaurs June 20 - Dragons July 18 - Dinosaurs |
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3 events,Join Ms. Annie in the Kerr Garden Room for Lap Sit Story Time for babies ages 0-2 and their caregivers. We'll read books, sing song, and practice early literacy skills to help children develop a love of reading from a young age. Each week we'll feature a new prehistoric theme: June 1 Rocks & Fossils
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Join Chris Gillcrest from the National Museum of the Great Lakes as he discusses ships found in the depths of the great lakes, which were lost during the War of 1812 Maritime Campaign.
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Join us in the Kerr Garden Room for an immersive and educational adventure. Children will have the opportunity to learn how to tame and protect themselves against a fierce dragon through a series of engaging activities and demonstrations featuring the imaginative and wacky inventions of the steampunk character (and time traveler), Professor Brock Barnabas. |
4 events,Join Ms. Jami in the Kerr Garden Room for Lap Sit Story Time for stories, crafts, and other activities. Each week we'll feature a new prehistoric theme: June 1 Rocks and Fossils June 8 Dinosaurs June 15 Dinosaurs June 22 Dragons June 29 Alive with the Dinosaurs July 6 Age of the Giant Mammals July
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Teens in 7th - 12th grade are welcome to join Ms. Jami in the Kerr Garden Room for Teen Book Club. We'll talk about our favorite myths, legends, creatures, and more! |
3 events,Join Ms. Jami in the Kerr Garden Room for Lap Sit Story Time for stories, crafts, and other activities. Each week we'll feature a new prehistoric theme: June 1 Rocks and Fossils June 8 Dinosaurs June 15 Dinosaurs June 22 Dragons June 29 Alive with the Dinosaurs July 6 Age of the Giant Mammals July Knotty Knitters meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 1:00 in the Bavin Room or the Kerr Garden Room (when available). If there, is a 5th Thursday they meet on that day also.
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Join us for a showing of How to Train Your Dragon (2025). Popcorn and other snacks are on us for you to enjoy, while watching the film. |
2 events,Join us in the lobby every Friday morning at 10:00 AM for Walking Club. We'll walk for approximately one hour. Some days we may sprinkle in a tour or guest speaker. Bring your water bottle and wear comfortable shoes and get ready to get some steps in! Join Ms. Jami in the Multipurpose Room for every Friday at 10:30 for our Summer Reading Music & Movement program. Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will enjoy singing, dancing, playing instruments, moving to the music, and having tons of fun together. This lively program encourages creativity, learning, and active play while celebrating the joy |
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3 events,Join Ms. Annie in the Kerr Garden Room for Lap Sit Story Time for babies ages 0-2 and their caregivers. We'll read books, sing song, and practice early literacy skills to help children develop a love of reading from a young age. Each week we'll feature a new prehistoric theme: June 1 Rocks & Fossils
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Using our supplies, teens in 7th - 12th grade will build their own ancient civilization as a terrarium with live plants or a displayable diorama.
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Take a step back in time and enjoy the sounds of the past at the library! Join us on June 29 at 6:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room as we play vintage Shelby High School Marching Band LP recordings from the mid-20th century, featuring performances from the 1960s - 1970s. Whether you’re a former band |
4 events,Join Ms. Jami in the Kerr Garden Room for Lap Sit Story Time for stories, crafts, and other activities. Each week we'll feature a new prehistoric theme: June 1 Rocks and Fossils June 8 Dinosaurs June 15 Dinosaurs June 22 Dragons June 29 Alive with the Dinosaurs July 6 Age of the Giant Mammals July
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Teens in 7th - 12th grade are welcome to join Ms. Jami in the Kerr Garden Room to compete on teams to see who has the most ancient knowledge. All questions will be based on ancient civilizations. The winning team earns a prize and extra raffle slips. You don't have to arrive with a team,
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Do you have a photo that tells a story? Maybe it’s a breathtaking sunset, a peaceful nature scene, a concert moment, a night sky shot, or a memory captured during a walk or trip. Whatever inspires you — we want to see it! Join us for the Unearth Your Story Photography Contest on Tuesday, June |
4 events,Join Ms. Jami in the multipurpose room for stories, crafts and other activities. Our Special Guest Speakers for June 3rd are the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. They will be joining us virtually to explore rocks and minerals! June 1 Rocks and Fossils June 8 Dinosaurs June 15 Dinosaurs June 22 Dragons June 29 Alive |
2 events,Join Ms. Jami in the Kerr Garden Room for Lap Sit Story Time for stories, crafts, and other activities. Each week we'll feature a new prehistoric theme: June 1 Rocks and Fossils June 8 Dinosaurs June 15 Dinosaurs June 22 Dragons June 29 Alive with the Dinosaurs July 6 Age of the Giant Mammals July
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Adults and teens are welcome to join Colonel Crawford's Company in the Kerr Garden Room to learn what life was like in Ohio during the founding of the United States. |
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