3RD ANNUAL COMMUNITY PICNIC AND GOLF TOURNAMENT

Sunday, July 21st will be the Shelby Community Picnic at Kyote Run Golf Course.  Picnic 11 am to 4 p.m. $5 Grilled hamburger or polish dogs, chips & bottled water. Shaded picnic tables. Golf Tournament 9 hole tournament-Shotgun start at noon, $30 entryfee/person includes picnic meal, Limited to 54 golfers!  Call Lu Morgan at 402-366-0510 to sign up your team.  Proceeds will benefit your Community Library.  Sponsored by: Shelby Chamber of Commerce, Shelby Community Library, Shelby Library foundation & Shelby Betterment Corp. Please contact Lu Ann Morgan(402-366-0510) with questions or to volunteer.

WEEKLY STORY HOURS

On Thursdays the library is having weekly Story Hours at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pre-school through 2nd grade will explore all things underground this summer as the Shelby Community Library presents “Dig Into Reading” during their summer library program.  Activities may include story hours on dinosaurs, construction vehicles, animals that live underground, caves, rocks and more.  For more information, call the library at 402-527-5181.

SUMMER READING CONTEST

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 the summer reading contest will be awared a prize at the Reading Party on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 10 am to 11 am at the Shelby Park under the large shelter.  For more information call or stop by the library for details.

NEW BEST SELLERS AT LIBRARY

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 Benjamin

 KILLING KENNEDY, by Bill O’Reilly

FREE E-READER CLASS

Learn how to use Nebraska Overdrive with an e-reader to check out FREE books.  The Shelby Community Library offers a FREE E-Reader Class Wenesday evening, May 22, 2013 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Class given by Sarah Warneke the Northeast Library System Director.  Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.  Call the Shelby Community Library 402-527-5181 or stop by the library to register.

FREE PINTEREST COMPUTER CLASS

Learn how to use Pinterest.  The Shelby Community Library offers a FREE Pinterest Class Saturday, May 18, 2013 10 a.m. to 12 noon.  Learn online how to do it yourself crafts and projects.  Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.  Call the library at 402-527-5181 or stop by the library to register.

LIBRARY SERVICES OFFERED AT LIBRARY

A common myth is that libraries are only utilized by avid readers.  This is no longer the case as libraries offer many non-traditional services.  New at the library is a Cricut Expression machine for crafters, card makers, scrap booker, quilter, hobbyist or an enthusiastic grandparent wanting new ways to entertain. Several patrons take advantage of free fax services.  Copies and laminating services are available for a minimal charge.  There is a large selection of movies that can be checked out for 3 days at no charge.  Patrons also have access to electronic books for their e-readers via Nebraska Overdrive.  Patrons can access this service for the library website: http://libraries.ne.gov/shelby  A free Nebraska Overdrive e-reader class will be held May 22, 2013 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. by Sarah Warneke the Northeast Library System Director.  Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.   New books and movies are purchased each month, including many in large print addition.  These include popular authors, bestsellers, local interest, reference, etc.

The Shelby Community Library has eighteen desktop and laptop computers that are utilized on a daily basis by adults and students.  Internet access had become essential to daily life but not all households have internet access, which can be accessed for free at the library.  Support is also available for patrons wanting computer and/or e-reader assistance.  The library is open six days a week, including Wednesday evenings, and is closed on Sundays.  Please see the library website for daily hours.  Questions regarding the library can be directed to the library staff or the library board members.