Novel Notions Book Club

Mon, Aug 04, 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!

Tue, Aug 05, 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!

Art! - Sea Turtle Painting

Tue, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

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, Aug 05, 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!

Tue, Aug 05, 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 we will be painting a sea turtle..

Indiana History Book Group

Wed, Aug 06, 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!

Wed, Aug 06, 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.

Community Treasures Series at the Strand - Sarah Shank Visits

Wed, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

New venue Strand Theather

Sarah Shank, mother of 10 childern and wife of one of Shelby County’s founding fathers, Jacob Shank, will join us for the evening, telling of her life in early Shelby County.

Thu, Aug 07, 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!

Train Your Brain - with Diana Stone

Thu, Aug 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room

Elementary school students are welcome to join this D&D adventure! Sessions last one and a half hours & are great experiences for first-time players! We have everything you need to start playing!

Board Game Club

Thu, Aug 07, 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!

Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Morristown Branch

Join Diana Stone for healthy lifestyle tips for improved brain health and successful aging. Learn lifestyle strategies including: exercise, learning, diet, challenging your brain, and reducing stress.

Mon, Aug 11, 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!

Ken Jewell Literary Society - Whiskey Tender- Deborah Jackson Taffa

Tue, Aug 12, 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!

Tue, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Morristown Branch

What would Ken read? Join a casual discussion monthly over all kinds of books. This month: Whiskey Tender by Deborah Jackson Taffa ; books are available at the Morristown Library for checkout.

Tue, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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!

Wed, Aug 13, 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!

Thu, Aug 14, 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!

Book Club After Dark - Curious Tides - Pascale Lacelle

Thu, Aug 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room

Elementary school students are welcome to join this D&D adventure! Sessions last one and a half hours & are great experiences for first-time players! We have everything you need to start playing!

Thu, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Morristown Branch

This book club explores Romantasy and other recommendations! This month: Curious Tides by Pascale Lacelle; books are available at the Morristown Library for checkout.

Coffee With My Book

Fri, Aug 15, 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 Manor

Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Morristown Manor

Read stories, sing songs, laugh and play with the Morristown Manor residents!

Mon, Aug 18, 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!

Book Group @ the Bookmark

Tue, Aug 19, 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!

Tue, Aug 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

The Bookmark

Join us at the Bookmark for a discussion of the book, The Push by Ashley Audrain. Anyone is welcome to join. Please contact Amanda White at 317-398-7121 ext. 222 if you have questions.

Tue, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 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!

Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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!

Euchre Fun

Wed, Aug 20, 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.

Thu, Aug 21, 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!

Crafts! - Fall Leaf Mobile or Seasonal Decor

Thu, Aug 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room

Elementary school students are welcome to join this D&D adventure! Sessions last one and a half hours & are great experiences for first-time players! We have everything you need to start playing!

Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

New venue Shelbyville Branch - Room D

Our August craft will bring on the spirit of fall with a colorful leaf mobile. It could also hang well on a door or as a wall decoration!

DIY Essential Oils - Back to School Brain Boost

Thu, Aug 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Morristown Branch

Join LaDonna Carlton of Earthly Blessings to discover potential projects and benefits of essential oils in this FREE class. Donations are welcome for resupplying the stock of oils.

Mon, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 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.

Tue, Aug 26, 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!

Tue, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 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!

Wed, Aug 27, 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!

Novel Notions Book Club

Wed, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Shelbyville Branch

Join Katherine to chat about contemporary fiction titles! This month is Banyan Moon by Thao Thai and our ongoing discussion of the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon!

Thu, Aug 28, 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!