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Accepting Book Donations!
2026-07-23 00:00:00 2026-07-23 23:59:00 America/New_York Accepting Book Donations! The Shelby County Public Library is accepting book donations during the week of July 20 - 25, 2026. Call ahead if you need assistance unloading your donation. Shelbyville Branch -

Thursday, July 23
All day

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The Shelby County Public Library is accepting book donations during the week of July 20 - 25, 2026. Call ahead if you need assistance unloading your donation.

The Shelby County Public Library is
accepting book donations on the following
dates:

July 20 - 25, 2026
October 5 - 10, 2026


Donations will not be accepted at other
times of year.


The library retains the right to determine
where donated items will be utilized.
The library limits donations based on
condition and age.


*Local & Family History materials are always
accepted by our Genealogy Dept.


Items that will not be accepted are:
• Encyclopedias, technical books, textbooks,
or travel guides
• Magazines
• Newspapers
• Nonfiction older than 5 years
• Periodicals
• Reader’s Digest condensed books
• Technology and medical books
• VHS tapes
• Illegal copies of materials

Any materials donated to the library
legally and physically become the
permanent property of the library.

The library will not appraise donated
books for tax purposes.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Fundraiser |

TAGS: | Friends of the Library | book donations |

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

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

Mon, Jul 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 26 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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Accepting Book Donations!
Tue, Jul 21, All day
Shelbyville Branch
The Shelby County Public Library is accepting book donations during the week of July 20 - 25, 2026. Call ahead if you need assistance unloading your donation.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Tue, Jul 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, Jul 21, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Morristown Branch - Children's Area
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, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Bookmark
Join us at the Bookmark for a discussion of the book, Orbital by Samantha Harvey. Anyone is welcome to join.
Teen Crooked Moon D&D - Summer Edition!
Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Morristown Branch - Community Room
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! Space is limited. Please register.
Registration is now closed
The Discourageable Scoundrels - Middle & High School D&D
Tue, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
A new Dungeons and Dragons campaign awaits our Middle and High School students! Experienced players are welcome to join this adventure!
Accepting Book Donations!
Wed, Jul 22, All day
Shelbyville Branch
The Shelby County Public Library is accepting book donations during the week of July 20 - 25, 2026. Call ahead if you need assistance unloading your donation.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Wed, Jul 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!
Cancelled
Video Games & Hangs
Wed, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Focused on fun and community, 'video games & hangs' is a chance for middle and high school students to unwind, play Mario Kart or Jackbox games, and hang out!
Rescheduled
Novel Notions Book Club
Wed, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
New date Wednesday, July 29, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Join Katherine to chat about contemporary fiction titles! This month is The Letter Carrier by Francesca Giannone, and our ongoing discussion of the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon!
Accepting Book Donations!
Thu, Jul 23, All day
Shelbyville Branch
The Shelby County Public Library is accepting book donations during the week of July 20 - 25, 2026. Call ahead if you need assistance unloading your donation.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Thu, Jul 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!
Elementary Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Jul 23, 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
Rescheduled
The Paper Scrappers Society
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, July 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Join us for a relaxed creative gathering focused on journaling, textures and layered pages!
Accepting Book Donations!
Fri, Jul 24, All day
Shelbyville Branch
The Shelby County Public Library is accepting book donations during the week of July 20 - 25, 2026. Call ahead if you need assistance unloading your donation.
Accepting Book Donations!
Sat, Jul 25, All day
Shelbyville Branch
The Shelby County Public Library is accepting book donations during the week of July 20 - 25, 2026. Call ahead if you need assistance unloading your donation.
Derby Days
Sat, Jul 25, All day
Morristown Branch - Children's Area,Community Room,Teen Area
See the parade, watch the races, and enjoy fun at the library all day!
Cancelled
Get Cozy - Crafting Group
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Morristown Branch
Join other yarn (and other mediums!) crafters for a cozy morning. Learn some skills among good company.
Youth Avernus D&D with Ochre - Summer Edition!
Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch - Community Room
Help save the city of Elturel as it falls into the infernal realm of Avernus! (Please contact us for availability. Group is FULL at this time)
D&D Journeys
Mon, Jul 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!
Cancelled
Princess Sing-a-long
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Cinderella will be sharing an open stage with all the young patrons who want to join! She'll be singing songs from our favorite cartoons and films!
Writer's Group
Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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, Jul 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, Jul 28, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Morristown Branch - Children's Area
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 Crooked Moon D&D - Summer Edition!
Tue, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Morristown Branch - Community Room
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! Space is limited. Please register.
The Discourageable Scoundrels - Middle & High School D&D
Tue, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
A new Dungeons and Dragons campaign awaits our Middle and High School students! Experienced players are welcome to join this adventure!
Fundraiser-Virtual Golf Outing - Register Here - @ Pure Strike Sim and Social
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
The $50 registration fee per person includes a hot dog, chips, and a drink. This event supports the costs of library programming.Register
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Wed, Jul 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!
Book Talk
Wed, Jul 29, 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, or anything with words that you are into! This is an informal club with a focus on finding new books!
Novel Notions Book Club
Wed, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Join Katherine to chat about contemporary fiction titles! This month is The Letter Carrier by Francesca Giannone, and our ongoing discussion of the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Thu, Jul 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!
Elementary Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Jul 30, 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
The Paper Scrappers Society
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Main Library Space
Join us for a relaxed creative gathering focused on journaling, textures and layered pages!
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