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Practically Essential

DIY Oils & Homesteading For Beginners
2025-09-13 13:00:00 2025-09-13 16:00:00 America/New_York Practically Essential 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. Morristown Branch -

Saturday, September 13
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-13 13:00:00 2025-09-13 16:00:00 America/New_York Practically Essential 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. 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.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Ages 12-18 | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshop | Presentation | Hangouts | Arts and Crafts |

TAGS: | homesteading | essential oils | earthly blessings | DIY | discussion | crafts | adults | adult |

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, Aug 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 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 @ Morristown Manor
Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Morristown Manor
Read stories, sing songs, laugh and play with the Morristown Manor residents!
D&D Journeys
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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Book Group @ the Bookmark
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.
Teen D&D with Cat and Ochre
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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Teen Magic & More
Thu, Aug 21, 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, 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!
Crafts! - Fall Leaf Mobile or Seasonal Decor
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!
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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.
D&D Journeys
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.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Teen D&D with Cat and Ochre
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.
Escape Room Experience! - Indiana Quakers
Tue, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Shelbyville Branch - Room D
What's the story? Your team is working to rescue a charming, wise owl from a nine-sided Quaker barn right here in Indiana.
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!
Escape Room Experience! - Indiana Quakers
Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Shelbyville Branch - Room D
What's the story? Your team is working to rescue a charming, wise owl from a nine-sided Quaker barn right here in Indiana.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Teen Magic & More
Thu, Aug 28, 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, Aug 28, 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 - Basic Sewing & Repairs
Thu, Aug 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Morristown Branch
Help us welcome visiting presenter Marylen Henry! 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.
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!
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.
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!
Storytime @ Morristown
Wed, Sep 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
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.
9 Things to Know About Funerals - Learning Seminar
Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Morristown Branch
Attend a presentation by a licensed life insurance agent to learn about funeral planning and expenses. Free refreshments! Attendees may enter a raffle for a $25 Walmart card. No purchase necessary.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
Storytime @ Morristown
Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
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!
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 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.
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.
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!
Storytime @ Morristown
Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
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!
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.
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