As with libraries all across the country, the Shelbyville Public Library is busy with summer events for people of all ages.  Their goal is to continue fostering a love of reading among youth and provide events to bring people together.  The library has noticed a rise in people checking out their books, and it’s all happening at a location which has used grant money to make aesthetic improvements. 

Monica Cameron is the director of the Shelbyville Public Library.  She aims to use summer programs to provide experiences to kids they likely could not otherwise get. 

What has allowed for events like these is a reduction in the number of performers hired.  This does place more of a burden on the library staff, but Cameron says they have stepped up. 

The Shelbyville Public Library has tracked more books being checked out than at this time in previous years.  Cameron says this is a sign of children’s curiosity to learn. 

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has in recent years awarded the library some grant money.  They have used it to grow the space and make it more accessible. 

The Shelbyville Public Library is located at 154 North Broadway.  More information is available by visiting www.shelbyvillelibrary.org or their Facebook page. 

Monica Cameron appeared as a guest on the WTIM Shelbyville Morning Show.