• Shelby County Public Library: This week at the library April 13-20

     
    Bluey’s Celebration starts the weekend off right at the Morristown Branch of the Shelby County Public Library, and Spring into Gardening closes the week’s upcoming events. In between, euchre, two book clubs, a Pokémon showdown, and a movie matinee populate the weekdays like spring blooms.

    New Bluey episodes are coming out, so now is the time to get your dance mode on at Morristown Branch at 2 pm Saturday. Children of all ages and their families can create crafts, play games, dance like Bluey, and much more. For the ones who enjoy Bluey, stop by for storytimes at 4 pm Monday and 11 am Thursday for more dancing, singing, and storytelling fun.

    A smorgasbord of teen activities begins Monday at Shelbyville Youth Services with Fantastic Art Club with Molly at 5 pm, followed by Trivia Night Tuesday at 4:45 pm. On Wednesday, Taylor Swift Trivia reigns from 3 to 5 pm at Morristown, while a Pokémon Showdown Tournament begins at 5 pm Wednesday at Shelbyville. Dungeons & Dragons with Blake happens from 1 to 3 pm Saturday at Shelbyville.

    The third week of April is huge for adult programs. DND Journeys starts at 5:30 pm Monday in Room C of the Shelbyville Annex, then two book clubs meet on Tuesday, April 16. Book Group @ The Bookmark meets at noon at The Bookmark Café, 9 Public Square, to discuss “The Library Book” by Susan Orleans. At 6:30 pm at Morristown, Book Club After Dark begins, with Evening Storytime occurring at the same time for children up to age 11.

    Progressive Euchre returns at 6 pm Wednesday in Shelbyville Main Room D. The 100 Envelope Challenge begins at 6:30 pm Thursday at Morristown. Learn to set up a budget binder and master your finances. Learn how to set up a way to save and build your bankroll with the 100-envelope system. On Friday, at 2 pm in Room B of the Annex, adults may enjoy an engaging, thoughtful movie about a weather-induced crisis.

    Saturday brings spring fun to Morristown during Spring into Gardening from 1 to 4 pm. The Shelby County Master Gardeners join the library staff to prepare for gardening season. Master Gardeners will sharpen tools for the public and offer pointers to prepare for spring. The Seed Library will be open for deposits and withdrawals, and seed-starting workshops will take place. Kids can enjoy spring and gardening-themed crafts and activities while their grownups get their seedlings on.

    For regularly scheduled storytimes and playtimes for preschoolers and upcoming crafts and blood drive, check out the calendar on the library’s website: https://www.myshelbylibrary.org/wwwmyshelbylibraryorg/events