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Storytime @ Shelbyville
2025-06-25 10:30:00 2025-06-25 11:30:00 America/New_York Storytime @ Shelbyville Librarians Dustin and Molly host a 30-45 minute event for 0-5 aged patrons. Parent and guardian participation is encouraged as we read picture books, sing songs, play games, and assemble crafts! Shelbyville Branch -

Wednesday, June 25
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-06-25 10:30:00 2025-06-25 11:30:00 America/New_York Storytime @ Shelbyville Librarians Dustin and Molly host a 30-45 minute event for 0-5 aged patrons. Parent and guardian participation is encouraged as we read picture books, sing songs, play games, and assemble crafts! Shelbyville Branch -

Librarians Dustin and Molly host a 30-45 minute event for 0-5 aged patrons. Parent and guardian participation is encouraged as we read picture books, sing songs, play games, and assemble crafts!

Each activity in Storytime is built around Every Child Ready to Read’s early literacy development skills and practices.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 0-5 |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | toddler | story time | shelbyville |

Shelbyville Branch
director@sscpl.lib.in.us
Phone: 317-398-7121
Branch manager
Brandy Graves
Hours

Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
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Event Guidelines

The Shelbyville Branch is located near the historic district of downtown Shelbyville. The branch offers services and programming to all ages in the community.

Upcoming Events

Storytime @ Shelbyville
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Librarians Dustin and Molly host a 30-45 minute event for 0-5 aged patrons. Parent and guardian participation is encouraged as we read picture books, sing songs, play games, and assemble crafts!
Storytime @ Morristown
Tue, Sep 02, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Morristown Branch
Weekly fun with storytime! Read books, sing songs, dance and play. Join us for early literacy engagement and lots of fun. Caregivers are encouraged to participate in our storytimes.
Teen D&D with Cat and Ochre
Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Morristown Branch
Adventurers unite! Explore the dark and twisty tales of the land of Barovia. Join one to two tables working together to find artifacts and defeat the threat of darkness sweeping over the land.
Nintendo Club
Tue, Sep 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Elementary-aged students are welcome to come play Mario Kart, Mario Party mini-games, or Super Smash Bros! We take turns passing the controller around and cheering each other on!
Art! - Owl Moon Painting
Tue, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Room D
Get together and create some artwork. It might be painting, pastels, watercolors, or a different medium. This week is: Owl Moon Painting
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Librarians Dustin and Molly host a 30-45 minute event for 0-5 aged patrons. Parent and guardian participation is encouraged as we read picture books, sing songs, play games, and assemble crafts!
Indiana History Book Group
Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Carnegie East Wing - Carnegie East Wing Room A
Join us for our monthly book club as we discuss books that focus on Indiana History.
STEM Activities
Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch
Create, explore, and experiment with science, technology, engineering and math! Develop critical thinking skills and try new activities weekly.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Thu, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Librarians Dustin and Molly host a 30-45 minute event for 0-5 aged patrons. Parent and guardian participation is encouraged as we read picture books, sing songs, play games, and assemble crafts!
Teen Magic & More
Thu, Sep 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Morristown Branch
Hang out, play games! Bring your own decks and play Magic the Gathering, or come try some of our cards!
Elementary Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Sep 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Elementary school students are welcome to join this D&D session that tells a continuing story every week! Sessions last a little under 1.5 hours and are great experiences for first-time players!
Board Game Club
Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie East Wing - Carnegie East Wing Room C
Whether wanting to try new games or just revisit some classics, come join us!
Storytime @ Morristown
Fri, Sep 05, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Morristown Branch
Weekly fun with storytime! Read books, sing songs, dance and play. Join us for early literacy engagement and lots of fun. Caregivers are encouraged to participate in our storytimes.
Arts in the Park (Participating Organization) - @ Blue River Memorial Park - 725 Lee Blvd.
Sat, Sep 06, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Stop by our booth at this yearly event dedicated to celebrating art.
Shhh! Book Club!
Mon, Sep 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch
If you want a quiet library, this is the book club for you! Read a book (any book!) in comfy spots around the library with friends and no pressure for reading aloud on every other Monday afternoon.
D&D Journeys
Mon, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Carnegie East Wing - Carnegie East Wing Room B
Are you ready for adventure?! From character workshops to full campaigns, we welcome you whether it's your first or 100th journey!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Librarians Dustin and Molly host a 30-45 minute event for 0-5 aged patrons. Parent and guardian participation is encouraged as we read picture books, sing songs, play games, and assemble crafts!
Storytime @ Morristown
Tue, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Morristown Branch
Weekly fun with storytime! Read books, sing songs, dance and play. Join us for early literacy engagement and lots of fun. Caregivers are encouraged to participate in our storytimes.
Ken Jewell Literary Society - The Best Minds by Jonathan Rosen
Tue, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Morristown Branch
What would Ken read? Join a casual discussion monthly over all kinds of books. This month: The Best Minds by Jonathan Rosen ; books are available at the Morristown Library for checkout.
Teen D&D with Cat and Ochre
Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Morristown Branch
Adventurers unite! Explore the dark and twisty tales of the land of Barovia. Join one to two tables working together to find artifacts and defeat the threat of darkness sweeping over the land.
Anime Club
Tue, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Elementary school students are welcome to join a lively talk about anime with an episode watch party!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Librarians Dustin and Molly host a 30-45 minute event for 0-5 aged patrons. Parent and guardian participation is encouraged as we read picture books, sing songs, play games, and assemble crafts!
STEM Activities
Wed, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch
Create, explore, and experiment with science, technology, engineering and math! Develop critical thinking skills and try new activities weekly.
BookTalk
Wed, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Bring the book you are currently reading or want to chat about. It could be manga, ya novels, comic books, or anything with words that you are into! An informal club with a focus on finding new books.
Book Club @ the Horizon Center - What Does it Feel like by Sophie Kinsella
Thu, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Come discuss September's selection at Shelby Senior Services, in the same building as the YMCA. Please contact Pam Weakley at 317-398-7121 ext. 239 if you have questions.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Thu, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Librarians Dustin and Molly host a 30-45 minute event for 0-5 aged patrons. Parent and guardian participation is encouraged as we read picture books, sing songs, play games, and assemble crafts!
Teen Magic & More
Thu, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Morristown Branch
Hang out, play games! Bring your own decks and play Magic the Gathering, or come try some of our cards!
Elementary Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Elementary school students are welcome to join this D&D session that tells a continuing story every week! Sessions last a little under 1.5 hours and are great experiences for first-time players!
Book Club After Dark - The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
Thu, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Morristown Branch
This book club explores Romantasy and other recommendations! This month: The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown; books are available at the Morristown Library for checkout.
Practically Essential - DIY Oils & Homesteading For Beginners
Sat, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Morristown Branch
Join LaDonna Carlton and Marylen Henry to discuss essential oils and tips for homesteading! This month, learn how to use oils for common ailments and discuss tips for canning and preserving foods.
Storytime @ Morristown Manor
Mon, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Morristown Manor
Read stories, sing songs, laugh and play with the Morristown Manor residents!
D&D Adventures for Kids!
Mon, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch
Join us every other Monday for D&D for ages 6-12! Learn skills like math, critical thinking, cooperative storytelling, and more! Parents are welcome to join.
D&D Journeys
Mon, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Carnegie East Wing - Carnegie East Wing Room B
Are you ready for adventure?! From character workshops to full campaigns, we welcome you whether it's your first or 100th journey!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Librarians Dustin and Molly host a 30-45 minute event for 0-5 aged patrons. Parent and guardian participation is encouraged as we read picture books, sing songs, play games, and assemble crafts!
Book Group @ the Bookmark
Tue, Sep 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Bookmark
Join us at the Bookmark for a discussion of the book, Looking For Alaska by John Green. Anyone is welcome to join. Please contact Amanda White at 317-398-7121 ext. 222 if you have questions.
Storytime @ Morristown
Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Morristown Branch
Weekly fun with storytime! Read books, sing songs, dance and play. Join us for early literacy engagement and lots of fun. Caregivers are encouraged to participate in our storytimes.
Teen D&D with Cat and Ochre
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Morristown Branch
Adventurers unite! Explore the dark and twisty tales of the land of Barovia. Join one to two tables working together to find artifacts and defeat the threat of darkness sweeping over the land.
Nintendo Club
Tue, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Elementary-aged students are welcome to come play Mario Kart, Mario Party mini-games, or Super Smash Bros! We take turns passing the controller around and cheering each other on!
Fairland Cemetery Walk
Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New venue Fairland Cemetery
Come out for a evening stroll at the Fairland Cemetery as we highlight the lives of the people who eternally reside there.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Librarians Dustin and Molly host a 30-45 minute event for 0-5 aged patrons. Parent and guardian participation is encouraged as we read picture books, sing songs, play games, and assemble crafts!
Dabble Into Scrabble
Wed, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Main Library Space
If you're tired of the noise and the rabble, join us for a dabble into Scrabble!
STEM Activities
Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch
Create, explore, and experiment with science, technology, engineering and math! Develop critical thinking skills and try new activities weekly.
Euchre Fun
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Room D
Join us for an evening of progressive Euchre. Players will have a new partner each game. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Limit 24 players.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Thu, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Librarians Dustin and Molly host a 30-45 minute event for 0-5 aged patrons. Parent and guardian participation is encouraged as we read picture books, sing songs, play games, and assemble crafts!
Teen Magic & More
Thu, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Morristown Branch
Hang out, play games! Bring your own decks and play Magic the Gathering, or come try some of our cards!
Elementary Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Elementary school students are welcome to join this D&D session that tells a continuing story every week! Sessions last a little under 1.5 hours and are great experiences for first-time players!
Movie Night - Matilda (1996)
Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Morristown Branch
Come with friends for popcorn and fun at Morristown's Movie Night! We're watching the 1996 film starring Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, and Embeth Davidtz. Quote along to this modern classic with us!
Crafts! - Eyeball Bouquet
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Room D
An Eyeball Bouquet is really cool! Join us to use elements (natural and artificial) to create your own. It's a fun decoration, but it might keep you up at night! Seating limited to 24.
Coffee With My Book
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shelbyville Branch
Bring a copy of a book you'd like to talk about (or a few!), grab a cup of joe (on us!) and be ready to discuss why you love it with other book lovers!
Storytime @ Morristown
Fri, Sep 19, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Morristown Branch
Weekly fun with storytime! Read books, sing songs, dance and play. Join us for early literacy engagement and lots of fun. Caregivers are encouraged to participate in our storytimes.
Beekeeping for Beginners - Series
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Morristown Branch
Learn the basics of beekeeping and the steps to having your first hive! Includes: hive set up and care; ecological importance; honey harvest
Shhh! Book Club!
Mon, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch
If you want a quiet library, this is the book club for you! Read a book (any book!) in comfy spots around the library with friends and no pressure for reading aloud on every other Monday afternoon.
D&D Journeys
Mon, Sep 22, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Carnegie East Wing - Carnegie East Wing Room B
Are you ready for adventure?! From character workshops to full campaigns, we welcome you whether it's your first or 100th journey!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Librarians Dustin and Molly host a 30-45 minute event for 0-5 aged patrons. Parent and guardian participation is encouraged as we read picture books, sing songs, play games, and assemble crafts!
Storytime @ Morristown
Tue, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Morristown Branch
Weekly fun with storytime! Read books, sing songs, dance and play. Join us for early literacy engagement and lots of fun. Caregivers are encouraged to participate in our storytimes.
Teen D&D with Cat and Ochre
Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Morristown Branch
Adventurers unite! Explore the dark and twisty tales of the land of Barovia. Join one to two tables working together to find artifacts and defeat the threat of darkness sweeping over the land.
Anime Club
Tue, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Elementary school students are welcome to join a lively talk about anime with an episode watch party!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Librarians Dustin and Molly host a 30-45 minute event for 0-5 aged patrons. Parent and guardian participation is encouraged as we read picture books, sing songs, play games, and assemble crafts!
STEM Activities
Wed, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch
Create, explore, and experiment with science, technology, engineering and math! Develop critical thinking skills and try new activities weekly.
The Deadville Tapes - Initiation
Wed, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
The inaugural meeting for the Deadville Tapes project. A mixed digital media web series written, produced, and directed by our students. Each meeting will be a little different, but all will be fun!
Novel Notions Book Club
Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
New venue Shelbyville Branch - Study Room West
Join Katherine to chat about contemporary fiction titles! This month is Writers & Lovers by Lily King and our ongoing discussion of the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Thu, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Librarians Dustin and Molly host a 30-45 minute event for 0-5 aged patrons. Parent and guardian participation is encouraged as we read picture books, sing songs, play games, and assemble crafts!
Teen Magic & More
Thu, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Morristown Branch
Hang out, play games! Bring your own decks and play Magic the Gathering, or come try some of our cards!
Elementary Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Elementary school students are welcome to join this D&D session that tells a continuing story every week! Sessions last a little under 1.5 hours and are great experiences for first-time players!
Video Game Tournament - Super Mario Bros.
Thu, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Morristown Branch
Can you get the best score in a classic videogame? Try your best and cheer for your friends playing Super Mario Bros. on the library's Nintendo Entertainment System. That's right. We're old school.
Storytime @ Morristown
Fri, Sep 26, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Morristown Branch
Weekly fun with storytime! Read books, sing songs, dance and play. Join us for early literacy engagement and lots of fun. Caregivers are encouraged to participate in our storytimes.
Board Game Bonanza - Play and Learn!
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Morristown Branch
Come play board game classics from our Library of Things, or learn to play something new! This afternoon is fun for the whole family.
D&D Adventures for Kids!
Mon, Sep 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch
Join us every other Monday for D&D for ages 6-12! Learn skills like math, critical thinking, cooperative storytelling, and more! Parents are welcome to join.
D&D Journeys
Mon, Sep 29, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Carnegie East Wing - Carnegie East Wing Room B
Are you ready for adventure?! From character workshops to full campaigns, we welcome you whether it's your first or 100th journey!
Writer's Group
Mon, Sep 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie East Wing - Carnegie East Wing Room A
If you have an excerpt of what you are working on that you'd like to share, feel free to bring it. We can workshop ideas or have writing prompts to shake loose the author cobwebs.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Librarians Dustin and Molly host a 30-45 minute event for 0-5 aged patrons. Parent and guardian participation is encouraged as we read picture books, sing songs, play games, and assemble crafts!
Storytime @ Morristown
Tue, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Morristown Branch
Weekly fun with storytime! Read books, sing songs, dance and play. Join us for early literacy engagement and lots of fun. Caregivers are encouraged to participate in our storytimes.
Teen D&D with Cat and Ochre
Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Morristown Branch
Adventurers unite! Explore the dark and twisty tales of the land of Barovia. Join one to two tables working together to find artifacts and defeat the threat of darkness sweeping over the land.
Nintendo Club
Tue, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Elementary-aged students are welcome to come play Mario Kart, Mario Party mini-games, or Super Smash Bros! We take turns passing the controller around and cheering each other on!
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