Video Game Tournament

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!

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.

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

Indiana History Book Group

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

Arts in the Park (Participating Organization) - @ Blue River Memorial Park - 725 Lee Blvd.

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.

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.

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!

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, 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.

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.

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!

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!

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 - 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, 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.

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, 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!

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.

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!

Book Group @ the Bookmark

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

Movie Night - Matilda (1996)

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!

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!

Beekeeping for Beginners - Series

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

The Deadville Tapes - Initiation

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.

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!

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!

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!

Video Game Tournament - Super Mario Bros.

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!

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.

Board Game Bonanza - Play and Learn!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.