May 16, 2013
The Shelby Community Library is offering a Summer Reading Contest to the children (preschool though high school). To encourage them to read for pleasure during the summer and to retain their reading skills. This year’s theme is Dig Into Reading! All reading contest sheets are due into the library by 12 Noon, Monday, July 8, 2013. Everyone entering [...]
April 30, 2013
GONE GIRL, by Gillian Flynn DADDY’S GONE A HUNTING, By Mary Higgins Clark ALEX CROSS, RUN by James Patterson UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES,by Stuart Woods A WEEK IN WINTER, by Maeve Binchy DON’T GO, by Lisa Scottoline SIX YEARS, by Harlan Coben THE STORYTELLER, by Jodi Piccoult BREAKING POINT, by C.J. Box THE AVIATOR’S WIFE, by Melanie [...]
March 1, 2013
Get ready for a new way to enjoy eBooks and more from the library See a preview video here: http://youtu.be/ncRTkQkgZcU. Some of the key features include: One-Step Checkout™: Once you’ve logged in with your library card number, it just takes one click to borrow a title. OverDrive Read™: Browser-based technology enables instant access to eBooks, [...]
February 18, 2013
FREE FACEBOOK computer classes held at the Shelby Community Library coordinated by Central Community College-Columbus. Monday, March 18 & 25, 6-8 p.m., PREREQUISITES: MUST ALREADY HAVE AN ESTABLISHED FACEBOOK ACCOUNT. So you have a Facebook account, now how do you use it? What is a “wall” and how do you used? What is the news feed? Learn how to [...]
February 12, 2013
The school will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from February 25 through March 1, 2013. We are excited for the new books available to students and the school. The fair will be held at the Shelby Community Library during normal school hours. All proceeds from the book fair are used for purchasing new books. There are opportunities for donating books [...]
January 8, 2013
Check out the new Nebraska Overdrive for best sellers and classics. You can download audiobooks & eBooks anytime, anywhere. This service is FREE for Shelby Community Library patrons and is available 24/7 from your library’s website. The returns are automatic, NO late fees! All you need is an internet connection and a library card. It’s easy to [...]
December 1, 2012
Children were happy to see Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Shelby Community Library. Loralie Logan was happy to share her list. Very nice treat bags were given to all children. Free apple cider and cookies were served to everyone. Winners of children door prizes were: Alayna Gabel, Mackenzie Kuns, Jaxon Carter, Payten Sliva, Fischer Cyza, [...]
November 30, 2012
The Shelby Community Library has installed a donor tree in the entrance to the library. The tree is intended to honor and thank all of the individuals, families, and businesses that contributed to the building and furnishing of the library. The tree was made possible with the help of artist Amy Tomasevicz, who donated her [...]
November 28, 2012
Shelby-Rising City Students Enjoy New Books! Students at the Shelby-Rising City Public Schools and community patrons will be reading some great new books thanks to the Libri Foundation’s Books for Children program and Pinnacle Bank of Shelby. The Shelby Community Library received a grant of 63 books, a value of $1052.08. This was a matching [...]
November 3, 2012
The Shelby Community Library Thanksgiving Story Hour will be held Thursday, November 15th. 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. All Children ages preschool through 2nd grade are invited to attend. Plan to have lots of fun!