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Derby Days!
2025-07-26 09:00:00 2025-07-26 17:00:00 America/New_York Derby Days! Join us in Morristown to celebrate Derby Days! Crafts, games, cooling stations and more await you inside while you watch the parade and races! The finish line is right outside our front door! Morristown Branch -

Saturday, July 26
9:00am - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-26 09:00:00 2025-07-26 17:00:00 America/New_York Derby Days! Join us in Morristown to celebrate Derby Days! Crafts, games, cooling stations and more await you inside while you watch the parade and races! The finish line is right outside our front door! Morristown Branch -

Join us in Morristown to celebrate Derby Days! Crafts, games, cooling stations and more await you inside while you watch the parade and races! The finish line is right outside our front door!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Ages 6-11 | Ages 12-18 | Ages 0-5 | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Passive | Open House | Hangouts | Gaming | Arts and Crafts |

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Morristown Branch
morristown@sscpl.lib.in.us
Phone: 765-818-1718
Branch manager
Cat Roberts
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Jul 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 Closed
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Event Guidelines

The Velma Wortman Branch serves the town of Morristown and surrounding community. Featuring a bank vault that now serves as a Seed Library, the branch offers a variety of programs and services for all ages to enjoy.

Upcoming Events

Storytime @ Shelbyville
Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Main Library Space
If you're tired of the noise and the rabble, join us for a dabble into Scrabble!
STE(A)M Activities
Wed, Jul 16, 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. Now for summer, enjoy ART activities weekly, too!
Video Games & Hangs
Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Focused on fun and community, 'video games & hangs' is a chance for middle and high school students to unwind, play Mario Kart or Jackbox games, and hang out!
Euchre Fun
Wed, Jul 16, 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 @ the Kopper Kettle
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kopper Kettle Inn & Restaurant - Gardens (weather permitting)
We're taking storytime to the Kopper Kettle Inn & Restaurant for the summer to enjoy our stories outside with some snacks and friends. Join Cat as she reads, sings, and continues our summer of fun!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Thu, Jul 17, 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!
Derby Car Painting - Community Event!
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Morristown Branch
Stop by the library and add your mark to a racecar for Derby Days! Help paint Sammy Jackson's derby car in time for the race, then see your art fly down the track on Saturday, July 26th!
Elementary Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Jul 17, 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!
DIY Essential Oils - Summer Travel Kit
Thu, Jul 17, 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.
Family Night - Sensory Play
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Room D
Bring the whole family for some good old-fashioned fun! This week is: Sensory Play.
Coffee With My Book
Fri, Jul 18, 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, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Morristown Manor
Read stories, sing songs, laugh and play with the Morristown Manor residents!
Fishing Basics
Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Morristown Branch
Join us as we welcome Pam Crockett to teach the basics of fishing in a 3-week series for kids.
Registration is now closed
D&D Journeys
Mon, Jul 21, 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!
Morristown Literacy Council - Quarterly Meeting
Mon, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Morristown Branch
Join us to discuss literacy in Morristown. New attendees welcome. This meeting will discuss volunteer opportunities during Derby Days.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Tue, Jul 22, 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!
D&D with Cat and Ochre
Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch
Adventurers unite! Explore the dark and twisty tales of the land of Barovia. Join one of two tables working together to find artifacts and defeat the threat of darkness sweeping over the land.
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Art! - Book Cover Art
Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Get together and create some artwork. It might be painting, pastels, watercolors, or a different medium. This week is:This week is: Book Cover Art!
Tiny Art
Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Morristown Branch
Create tiny art for our annual Tiny Art Gallery during Derby Days weekend! All materials will be provided for this free event.
Nintendo Club
Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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!
Bring Your Own Craft
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Morristown Branch
What project are you working on? Whether your medium is yarn or paint, all are welcome to make some progress and socialize. Share helpful tips for new crafters with light refreshments to share.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Wed, Jul 23, 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!
STE(A)M Activities
Wed, Jul 23, 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. Now for summer, enjoy ART activities weekly, too!
Music & Vibes
Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Focused on fun and community, 'music & vibes' is a chance for middle and high school students to unwind, play some songs on Youtube, and hang out!
Novel Notions Book Club
Wed, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Join Katherine to chat about contemporary fiction titles! This month is Bridget Jone's Diary by Helen Fielding and our ongoing discussion of the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon!
Storytime @ the Kopper Kettle
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kopper Kettle Inn & Restaurant - Gardens (weather permitting)
We're taking storytime to the Kopper Kettle Inn & Restaurant for the summer to enjoy our stories outside with some snacks and friends. Join Cat as she reads, sings, and continues our summer of fun!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Thu, Jul 24, 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!
Elementary Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Jul 24, 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!
Sarah Hollowell Author Visit
Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Main Library Space
Come meet Indiana author Sarah Hollowell, writer of A Dark and Starless Forest and What Stalks Among Us.
Tiny Art Show
Fri, Jul 25, All day
Morristown Branch
Come see all the Tiny Art created by our community! Visit the Kopper Kettle during Derby Days weekend to enjoy some miniscule masterpieces and vote for your favorites!
Tiny Art Show
Sat, Jul 26, All day
Morristown Branch
Come see all the Tiny Art created by our community! Visit the Kopper Kettle during Derby Days weekend to enjoy some miniscule masterpieces and vote for your favorites!
Derby Days!
Sat, Jul 26, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch
Join us in Morristown to celebrate Derby Days! Crafts, games, cooling stations and more await you inside while you watch the parade and races! The finish line is right outside our front door!
Tiny Art Show
Sun, Jul 27, All day
Morristown Branch
Come see all the Tiny Art created by our community! Visit the Kopper Kettle during Derby Days weekend to enjoy some miniscule masterpieces and vote for your favorites!
Storytime @ Morristown
Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
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.
Fishing Basics
Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Morristown Branch
Join us as we welcome Pam Crockett to teach the basics of fishing in a 3-week series for kids.
Registration is now closed
D&D Journeys
Mon, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 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, Jul 29, 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!
Anime Club - Fullmetal Alchemist
Tue, Jul 29, 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, Jul 30, 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!
STE(A)M Activities
Wed, Jul 30, 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. Now for summer, enjoy ART activities weekly, too!
Video Games & Hangs
Wed, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Focused on fun and community, 'video games & hangs' is a chance for middle and high school students to unwind, play Mario Kart or Jackbox games, and hang out!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Thu, Jul 31, 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!
Elementary Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Jul 31, 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!
Practical Homesteading - Craftwork
Thu, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Morristown Branch
Learn helpful tips and dispel myths in a class all about making it on your own homestead. All are welcome to learn at this FREE class.
Bon Voyage Marylen!
Sat, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Morristown Branch
Marylen is retiring from the library! Join us for a luau in her honor! Play games, sing songs, and wish her the best for her next adventures!
D&D Journeys
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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
D&D with Cat and Ochre
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.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Indiana History Book Group
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
Carnegie East Wing
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.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Elementary Dungeons & Dragons
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!
Train Your Brain - with Diana Stone
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.
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!
D&D Journeys
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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Ken Jewell Literary Society - Whiskey Tender- Deborah Jackson Taffa
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.
D&D with Cat and Ochre
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.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Elementary Dungeons & Dragons
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!
Book Club After Dark - Curious Tides - Pascale Lacelle
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!
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