Shelby Community Library

Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich
Bonnie by Iris Johnsen
The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson
The Litigators by John Grisham
The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks
Zero Day by David Baldacci
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Guinness World Records 2012
The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Shelby Community Library will be hosting a special open House. Sign up for prizes and free refreshments. Saturday, December 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to show off its 6 new computers and other updated technology received through the Library Broadband Builds Nebraska Communities project.

The computers are installed and ready for use by the public. The computers can be used free of charge to access health information, hunt for jobs, explore small business options, take advantage of educational opportunities, and many other uses.

The new computers and furnishings are valued at $11,795.

The broadband technology grant presents and unprecedented opportunity for many Nebraska public libraries to upgrade their public computing capacity for serving community resident,” said Rod Wagner, Nebraska Library Commission Director. “Technology enhancements will result in measurable increases in use of library computers for E-Government, learning, employment information and more. The ultimate benefit goes to the many Nebraskans who will have greater access to library computers and high-speed connectivity networks for personal, education, and job-related needs.”

Library director Laura Alt said the new lap-tops and other equipment enhances the computer center. The laptops will enable the users to move to any spot in the library. Now there is no waiting to use the computers. The Public Computer Center is an exciting addition to our community. We will provide free access to the Internet along with free training for beginning users.

This project was supported in part by the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP), funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, as administered by the Nebraska Library Commission.

Check out the new Nebraska Overdrive for Best sellers and classics. Download audiobooks & eBooks anytime, anywhere. This service is FREE for Shelby library patrons and is Available 24/7 from your library’s website. Automatic return: No late fees! All you need is an internet connection and a library card. It’s easy 1. Browse 2. Check Out 3. Download. Enjoy titles on your computer, Tablet, MP3 player, ipod, iphone or eReader. This service is FREE for Shelby library patrons. http://nebraska.lib.overdrive.com Open house is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. Sign up for prizes and free refreshments.

Computer Classes sponsored by the Shelby Comunity Library.  Your choice of three diffrent dates.  Tuesday, November 15, 2011 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. or Wednesday, November 16, 2011 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. or Thurday, November 17, 2011 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Learn how to use Microsoft word, save, print, E-mail and search for information.  Must Pre-register at the Shelby Community Library (402) 527-5181.

Please consider being a sponsor providing funds to purchase “A NEW BOOK” each month to show your support for the Library.  This is something new this year to be able to add more new books for our Adult Reading Section.  Funds go to purchase one book a month, as selected by the current librarian, beginning October 1, 2011 and continuing for a one year term. The fee is $10.00 per month, payable $120 annually or $60 semi-annually.  Inside of the book a name plate will be placed with your name or what you would like it to say.

Anyone interested in being a sponsor should contact Laura Alt at (402) 527-5181 or stop in the library.

Click here to download the application form.

The Shelby Community Library has several volunteer positions available.  Time requirements vary with each task.  Some opportunities that are available include helping with the Scholastic Book Fair, planning monthly story hours, checking out items and helping in busy times of the day, being in charge of Friends of the Library Group.  Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Laura at (402) 527-5181 or stop in the library.

Starting August 22, 2011 the Shelby Community Library hours will be.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. reopen 12:30p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Sat 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Closed Friday & Sunday

The library really appreciates the following businesses that have generously donated prizes, certificates and money to buy prizes for the reading program.  Creston Fertilizer, Double Dutch Dairy, Dubas Funeral Home, Nitha White Chiropractor, George & Sandra Lyons, Joe’s Quick Shoppe, Shelby Dental Clinic, Bryan Dickey DDS PC, Reflections, by Fisher, Lori Fischer, Roxanne Rasmussen, Shelby Dental Clinic, Shelby Food Mart, Shelby Lumber, Shelby Senior Citizens, Inc, Pinnacle Bank, United Farmers Cooperative & Village of Shelby.

The Shelby Community Library will begin its six-week summertime programs June 7, 2011.  The weekly matinee movies will begin at 1 p.m. Take a look at the EVENTS tab  to see the calendar on this website to find out what is playing.

Story Hours will run on Thursday’s starting at 1 p.m. on June 9th.  This year’s theme is “One World, Many Stories.”  Participants will learn about different countries in the world through Reading and activities.

The annual reading contest also is included in the program, with the finale being the Summer Party at the Park in July.  For more information call the Shelby Community Library at (402) 527-5181.

Sale of used books at the Shelby Community Library continues. Come early to get the best selection.  Hardbound copies sell for $2.00, paperbacks and  for $.75 cents.  We are currently taking donations of good, clean used books and videos.  If you would like to clean your closets we will take your donations of used books till the Polk County Fair Starts July 27th.