The Tortured Readers Department

Mon, Dec 29, 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.

Mon, Dec 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!

Tue, Dec 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, Dec 30, 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.

Tue, Dec 30, 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 30, 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!

Get Cozy - Knit & Crochet Group

Wed, Dec 31, 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!

Sat, Jan 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Morristown Branch

Join other yarn crafters for a cozy morning. Learn some skills among good company.

Mon, Jan 05, All day

Shelbyville Branch

The Shelby County Public Library is accepting book donations during the week of January 5 - 10, 2026. Call ahead if you need assistance unloading your donation.

Mon, Jan 05, 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.

Mon, Jan 05, 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, Jan 06, All day

Shelbyville Branch

The Shelby County Public Library is accepting book donations during the week of January 5 - 10, 2026. Call ahead if you need assistance unloading your donation.

Tue, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 11:15am - 12:00pm

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.

Shelby County Unsung Heroes - History Program

Tue, Jan 06, 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!

Elementary Book Talk

Tue, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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!

Tue, Jan 06, 7:00pm - 8:26pm

Carnegie East Wing - Indiana Room

Come learn about some of Shelby Counties Unsung Heroes.

Wed, Jan 07, All day

Shelbyville Branch

The Shelby County Public Library is accepting book donations during the week of January 5 - 10, 2026. Call ahead if you need assistance unloading your donation.

Wed, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

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.

Wed, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Carnegie East Wing - Carnegie East Wing Room A

Indiana History Book Group

Thu, Jan 08, All day

Shelbyville Branch

The Shelby County Public Library is accepting book donations during the week of January 5 - 10, 2026. Call ahead if you need assistance unloading your donation.

Elementary Dungeons & Dragons

Thu, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 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!

The Tortured Readers Department

Fri, Jan 09, All day

Shelbyville Branch

The Shelby County Public Library is accepting book donations during the week of January 5 - 10, 2026. Call ahead if you need assistance unloading your donation.

Fri, Jan 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Shelbyville Branch - Study Room West

Join us at the main library for a discussion of a popular BookTok book! This January, we will discuss The Deal by Elle Kennedy. This group is for anyone 18+

Sat, Jan 10, All day

Shelbyville Branch

The Shelby County Public Library is accepting book donations during the week of January 5 - 10, 2026. Call ahead if you need assistance unloading your donation.

Mon, Jan 12, 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.

Mon, Jan 12, 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, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 11:15am - 12:00pm

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.

Art! For Adults and Teens - Mitten Love Painting

Tue, Jan 13, 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!

Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:55pm

Shelbyville Branch - Room D

Get into the Valentine Spirit while painting this fun design!

Wed, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

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.

Elementary Dungeons & Dragons

Thu, Jan 15, 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, Jan 15, 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

Get Cozy - Knit & Crochet Group

Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Morristown Branch

Join other yarn crafters for a cozy morning. Learn some skills among good company.

Mon, Jan 19, 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.

Mon, Jan 19, 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, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 11:15am - 12:00pm

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, Jan 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

The Bookmark

Join us at the Bookmark for a discussion of the book, The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak. Anyone is welcome to join.

Tue, Jan 20, 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!

Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

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.