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Morristown Literacy Council Meeting
2025-10-20 19:00:00 2025-10-20 20:00:00 America/New_York Morristown Literacy Council Meeting The Morristown Literacy Council will meet at the library for its final meeting of 2025. Discussion will include the annual Giving Tree, ReadOn initiatives, and literacy programs for the community. Morristown Branch -

Monday, October 20
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-20 19:00:00 2025-10-20 20:00:00 America/New_York Morristown Literacy Council Meeting The Morristown Literacy Council will meet at the library for its final meeting of 2025. Discussion will include the annual Giving Tree, ReadOn initiatives, and literacy programs for the community. Morristown Branch -

The Morristown Literacy Council will meet at the library for its final meeting of 2025. Discussion will include the annual Giving Tree, ReadOn initiatives, and literacy programs for the community.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshop | Presentation |

TAGS: | morristown | meeting | literacy | giving tree |

Morristown Branch
morristown@sscpl.lib.in.us
Phone: 765-818-1718
Branch manager
Cat Roberts
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We're open 10:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Oct 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Oct 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 12 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

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Storytime @ Shelbyville
Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Anime Club
Tue, Oct 07, 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!
Art! - Haunted House Painting
Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Room D
Let's get together and create Haunted House Paintings. Feel free to bring a picture of any house to turn into your worst (or most fun) nightmare!
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Concord Cemetery Walk
Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Concord Cemetery
Come to the Concord Cemetery for a evening stroll. One might be surprised who you meet there!
Medicare 101
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Morristown Branch
Scott Shepherd from Shepherd Senior Solutions will visit with attendees and give a presentation about Medicare benefits. This is a free educational event and no purchase is necessary to attend.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Wed, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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, Oct 09, 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 - The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict
Thu, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Come discuss October'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.
Teen Magic & More
Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 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
Book Club After Dark - Sarah J. Maas books
Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Morristown Branch
This book club explores Romantasy and other recommendations! This month: Anything by Sarah J. Maas; books are available at the Morristown Library for checkout.
D&D Adventures for Kids!
Mon, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch
Join us every Monday for D&D for ages 6-12! Learn skills like math, critical thinking, cooperative storytelling, and more! Parents and siblings are welcome to join.
D&D Journeys
Mon, Oct 13, 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, Oct 14, 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 - Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie
Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Morristown Branch
What would Ken read? Join a casual discussion monthly over all kinds of books. This month: Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie ; books are available at the Morristown Library for checkout.
Teen D&D with Cat and Ochre
Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Nintendo Club
Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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!
BookTalk
Wed, Oct 15, 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.
Euchre Fun
Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 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
Family Movie Night - Hocus Pocus
Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Morristown Branch
Quote along with this family friendly movie at the library! Enjoy refreshments and interact with this classic Halloween film.
Family History Friday
Fri, Oct 17, All day
Carnegie East Wing - Carnegie East Wing Room A,Indiana Room
The Waco Texas Genealogical Society is sharing 8 live stream Videos with us to share with you. Contact us to get the code for this 1 day only event.
Coffee With My Book
Fri, Oct 17, 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!
Haunted Library
Sat, Oct 18, 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
The Haunted House is back!
Register
Storytime @ Morristown Manor
Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Morristown Manor
Read stories, sing songs, laugh and play with the Morristown Manor residents!
D&D Adventures for Kids!
Mon, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch
Join us every Monday for D&D for ages 6-12! Learn skills like math, critical thinking, cooperative storytelling, and more! Parents and siblings are welcome to join.
D&D Journeys
Mon, Oct 20, 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 Meeting
Mon, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Morristown Branch
The Morristown Literacy Council will meet at the library for its final meeting of 2025. Discussion will include the annual Giving Tree, ReadOn initiatives, and literacy programs for the community.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Tue, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Bookmark
Join us at the Bookmark for a discussion of the book, Shutter by Ramona Emerson. 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, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Anime Club
Tue, Oct 21, 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, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 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!
Novel Notions Book Club
Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
New venue Shelbyville Branch - Study Room West
Join Katherine to chat about contemporary fiction titles! This month is Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and our ongoing discussion of the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon!
LoT Launch (Library of Things): We're More Than Books - All the stuff you never imagined a library could have!
Thu, Oct 23, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Our library offers a selection of items that you may only need once and might not choose to invest in. We also offer assistive technology items and dementia sensory kits. Come see our collection!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 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
Paint! - Twisty Trees - Festive Fall & Halloween Fun
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Morristown Branch
Come paint twisty trees with us at the library. Create fun fall paintings or spooky Halloween art! Ages 12 and up, please. All materials are provided for this FREE event. Dress for a mess.
Art!: Vampire Painting Party - 20th Anniversary of the book Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Room D
We have guest artist Kami, who loves to create insanely creative paintings. She will guide us to paint a vampire. We'll enjoy a celebratory non-alcoholic drink, have fun, and do some trivia!
Cancelled
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer 20th Anniversary Paint Party - A Vampire Painting with Guest Artist
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
It's hard to believe 20 years have passed since this iconic book's release! Join us to celebrate by painting vampires, sharing a spooky drink, and enjoying fun trivia.
Board Game Bonanza - Play and Learn! Quacks of Quedlinburg
Sat, Oct 25, 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.
Trunk or Treat - with Morristown Matters
Sat, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Morristown Community Park
Join us at Morristown Community Park for Halloween fun! Trunk or Treat around the park and visit many local businesses for treats and goodies.
D&D Adventures for Kids!
Mon, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch
Join us every Monday for D&D for ages 6-12! Learn skills like math, critical thinking, cooperative storytelling, and more! Parents and siblings are welcome to join.
D&D Journeys
Mon, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 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, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Nintendo Club
Tue, Oct 28, 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, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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!
Movie Night - Adults Only! - Rocky Horror Picture Show
Thu, Oct 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Morristown Branch
Join us for an adults only movie night screening Rocky Horror Picture Show! Props are welcome, but please remember we are a library and dress appropriately!
Halloween Party
Fri, Oct 31, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Morristown Branch
Visit the library after hours for our Halloween Party! Trick or treat and have a costume contest with a prize for the winner.
D&D Adventures for Kids!
Mon, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch
Join us every Monday for D&D for ages 6-12! Learn skills like math, critical thinking, cooperative storytelling, and more! Parents and siblings are welcome to join.
D&D Journeys
Mon, Nov 03, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Carnegie East Wing - Carnegie East Wing Room A
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 04, 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, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Anime Club
Tue, Nov 04, 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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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.
Lava Lamp Creations
Wed, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch
Make Lava Lamps with us! Using some simple chemistry, we'll make some retro-cool decor, perfect for any groovy space.
The Deadville Tapes
Wed, Nov 05, 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, Nov 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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, Nov 06, 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!
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