The Shelby Area District Library, located at 189 Maple St. in Shelby, will host a number of special activities and events in October. The Local History Room will be open to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursday, Oct. 24, from 2-4 p.m. Tour the room and discover the historical documents, pictures and memorabilia in the collection. Historian Jeremy Gowell will be available to answer questions.
Local author and Shelby librarian Linda Ransom will be available Tuesday, Oct. 22 and Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 3-5 p.m. to answer questions about the writing and publishing process. She will also demonstrate Canva and the Atticus writing program and show her writing process. Library Director Tiffany Haight will teach a “It’s Fall Y’all” autumn-inspired canvas painting class on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m. This event is for teens and adults and registration is required, as space is limited.
In honor of National Friends of Libraries Week, the Library Board of Trustees will host a Friends of the Library Appreciation Reception on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 4-5 p.m. Cake and apple cider will be served. The Friends of the Library will then meet for their quarterly meeting at 5 p.m. in the meeting room.
Story Hour with Miss Tiffany will be Friday, Oct. 18 and 25, with a special Halloween party on the 25th. At Story Hour, children listen to stories, sing and play. The weekly program is designed for preschoolers, but younger and older children are also welcome. There will be no Story Hour program in November.
The October fun continues with a Trick or Treat event at the library on Oct. 31, from 3-5 p.m. Children will trick or treat at stations located throughout the library. Library staff will be in downtown Shelby for Trunk or Treat from 6-8 p.m. handing out craft kits and treats. Residents can also sign up for a library card.
