Elementary Dungeons & Dragons

Storytime @ the Kopper Kettle

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.

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!

Derby Car Painting - Community Event!

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!

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!

DIY Essential Oils - Summer Travel Kit

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!

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

Morristown Literacy Council - Quarterly Meeting

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!

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.

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 @ the Kopper Kettle

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!

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!

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!

Sarah Hollowell Author Visit

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!

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

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.

Anime Club - Fullmetal Alchemist

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!

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!

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!

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!

Practical Homesteading - Craftwork

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!

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!