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Haunted Library
2025-10-18 18:30:00 2025-10-18 22:00:00 America/New_York Haunted Library The Haunted House is back! Shelbyville Branch -

Saturday, October 18
6:30pm - 10:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-18 18:30:00 2025-10-18 22:00:00 America/New_York Haunted Library The Haunted House is back! Shelbyville Branch -

The Haunted House is back!

A long standing library tradition is coming back for one night only.  The Haunted House is back!  Come get your spook on at the our biggest fund raiser of the year.  Tickets are only $10.00 each or $25.00 for a family of 4. Tickets are on sale now and are non-refundable. Be prepared, event is rain or shine!  Get yours quick!    

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

EVENT TYPE: | Fundraiser |

TAGS: | horror | haunted house | halloween | family | community event |

Shelbyville Branch
director@sscpl.lib.in.us
Phone: 317-398-7121
Branch manager
Brandy Graves
Hours
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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Nov 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Nov 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 16 Closed
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Event Guidelines

The Shelbyville Branch is located near the historic district of downtown Shelbyville. The branch offers services and programming to all ages in the community.

Upcoming Events

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Beekeeping for Beginners - Winterizing Hives
Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Morristown Branch
Learn the basics of beekeeping and the steps to having your first hive! This session will discuss preparing your hive for winter.
Storytime @ Morristown Manor
Mon, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Morristown Manor
Read stories, sing songs, laugh and play with the Morristown Manor residents!
D&D Adventures for Kids!
Mon, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Morristown Branch
Join us every Monday for D&D for ages 8-14! Learn skills like math, critical thinking, cooperative storytelling, and more! Parents and siblings are welcome to join.
D&D Journeys
Mon, Nov 17, 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, Nov 18, 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!
Storytime @ Morristown
Tue, Nov 18, 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.
Book Group @ the Bookmark
Tue, Nov 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Bookmark
Join us at the Bookmark for a discussion of the book, There There by Tommy Orange. 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, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Morristown Branch
Adventurers unite! Explore the dark and twisty tales under the Crooked Moon. Explore the land of Druskenvald and uncover the mysteries of this dread domain!
Anime Club
Tue, Nov 18, 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!
Novel Notions Book Club
Tue, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Study Room West
Join Katherine to chat about contemporary fiction titles! This month is The Measure by Nikki Erlick and our ongoing discussion of the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Wed, Nov 19, 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!
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Dabble Into Scrabble
Wed, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
If you're tired of the noise and the rabble, join us for a dabble into Scrabble!
Build a Terrarium
Wed, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Morristown Branch
Create miniature terrariums with natural materials. All materials will be provided for this FREE event. Donations are accepted for the cost of supplies.
The Deadville Tapes
Wed, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
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!
Euchre Fun
Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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, Nov 20, 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
A Wickedly Good Movie Night
Thu, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 7:50pm
Morristown Branch
Get ready to defy gravity! We're watching Wicked to get ready for the release of the second part - Wicked For Good! Refreshments provided. Singing along welcome!
Crafts! - Mini Snow Globe Craft
Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Room D
We think you'll enjoy making this cute mini snow globe! It's a quick, fun craft that creates a charming decoration. Let's get started and have creative fun!
Coffee With My Book
Fri, Nov 21, 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!
Hoosier Minis @ Morristown - Donut Truck!
Sat, Nov 22, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Morristown Branch
Come get your donut fix with Hoosier Minis! A percentage of sales will be donated to the library! Show us some love and get a sweet treat!
Learn to Crochet - Beginning Stitches
Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Morristown Branch
Have you ever wanted to learn how to crochet? Now's your chance! Lessons will grow from beginning stitches & terminology to magic circles and more complicated designs.
Board Game Bonanza - Learn to Play Catan!
Sat, Nov 22, 1:00pm - 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.
Hoosier Minis @ Morristown - Donut Truck!
Sun, Nov 23, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch
Come get your donut fix with Hoosier Minis! A percentage of sales will be donated to the library! Show us some love and get a sweet treat!
D&D Adventures for Kids!
Mon, Nov 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Morristown Branch
Join one of two tables on adventures geared towards ages 8-14. Please contact us if you're interested in joining, as space is limited.
D&D Journeys
Mon, Nov 24, 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, Nov 24, 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, Nov 25, 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!
Storytime @ Morristown
Tue, Nov 25, 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.
Teen D&D with Cat and Ochre
Tue, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Morristown Branch
Adventurers unite! Explore the dark and twisty tales under the Crooked Moon. Explore the land of Druskenvald and uncover the mysteries of this dread domain!
Nintendo Club
Tue, Nov 25, 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, Nov 26, 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!
Pie Battle
Wed, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
A dessert friends-giving where we eat all our favorite holiday pies while we watch Charlie Brown!
D&D Adventures for Kids!
Mon, Dec 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch
Join us every Monday for D&D for ages 8-14! Learn skills like math, critical thinking, cooperative storytelling, and more! Parents and siblings are welcome to join.
D&D Journeys
Mon, Dec 01, 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, Dec 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, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Morristown Branch
Adventurers unite! Explore the dark and twisty tales under the Crooked Moon. Explore the land of Druskenvald and uncover the mysteries of this dread domain!
Christmas & Cocoa
Tue, Dec 02, 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Teens and Upper Elementary students are welcome to join us in the Programming room as we sip on hot cocoa and watch some classic holiday movies! We'll also have a wintery craft of some sort!
Art! - Grinch Painting for Adults/Teens
Tue, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Room D
Embrace your creative side and have fun as we paint one of THE most beloved Christmas characters of all time—The Grinch!
This event is full
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Wed, Dec 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!
Indiana History Book Group
Wed, Dec 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.
The Deadville Tapes
Wed, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Thu, Dec 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, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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, Dec 04, 4:45pm - 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, Dec 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!
Learn to Crochet - Beginning Stitches
Sat, Dec 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Morristown Branch
Have you ever wanted to learn how to crochet? Now's your chance! Lessons will grow from beginning stitches & terminology to magic circles and more complicated designs.
Savor the Season: A Cocoa, Coffee and Cider Crawl - Sip and Shop
Sat, Dec 06, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Main Library Space
Warm up with a festive hot cocoa bar at the library as you fill up your Cocoa, Coffee, and Cider Crawl Passport!
D&D Journeys
Mon, Dec 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, Dec 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!
Teen D&D with Cat and Ochre
Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Morristown Branch
Adventurers unite! Explore the dark and twisty tales under the Crooked Moon. Explore the land of Druskenvald and uncover the mysteries of this dread domain!
Christmas & Cocoa
Tue, Dec 09, 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Teens and Upper Elementary students are welcome to join us in the Programming room as we sip on hot cocoa and watch some classic holiday movies! We'll also have a wintery craft of some sort!
Our Favorite Things - A Holiday Gift Exchange
Tue, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Main Library Space
Let's gather by the library's holiday tree to celebrate the spirit of giving. Please bring a favorite item valued at $10 or more, either wrapped or in a bag. Everyone will leave home with a gift.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Wed, Dec 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!
The Deadville Tapes
Wed, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Thu, Dec 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!
Book Club @ the Horizon Center - A Highland Christmas by M.C. Beaton
Thu, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Come discuss December's holiday 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.
Teen Magic & More
Thu, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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, Dec 11, 4:45pm - 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
Storytime @ Morristown Manor
Mon, Dec 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, Dec 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch
Join us every Monday for D&D for ages 8-14! Learn skills like math, critical thinking, cooperative storytelling, and more! Parents and siblings are welcome to join.
Elementary Book Talk
Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Bring the book you are currently reading or want to chat about. It could be chapter books, comic books, or anything with words! This is an informal club with a focus on finding new books!
D&D Journeys
Mon, Dec 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!
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