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Storytime @ Shelbyville

2026-02-04 10:30:00 2026-02-04 11:30:00 America/New_York Storytime @ Shelbyville 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! Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room

Wednesday, February 04
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-02-04 10:30:00 2026-02-04 11:30:00 America/New_York Storytime @ Shelbyville 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! Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room

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!

Each activity in Storytime is built around Every Child Ready to Read’s early literacy development skills and practices.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 0-5 |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | toddler | story time | shelbyville |

Shelbyville Branch

director@sscpl.lib.in.us
Phone: 317-398-7121
Branch manager
Brandy Graves

Hours
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Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Jan 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Jan 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 18 Closed

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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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!

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.

Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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, Jan 22, 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 22, 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, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Morristown Branch
Meet us at the library for an evening of hot chocolate and painting a wintry landscape scene of birch trees.

Mon, Jan 26, 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 26, 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!

Mon, Jan 26, 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.

Tue, Jan 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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!

Wed, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Study Room West
Join Katherine to chat about contemporary fiction titles! This month is The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden and our ongoing discussion of the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon!

Thu, Jan 29, 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 29, 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

Sat, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Morristown Branch
Join other yarn crafters for a cozy morning. Learn some skills among good company.

Mon, Feb 02, 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, Feb 02, 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, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Carnegie East Wing - Indiana Room
Learn the history of the US Mints and the fascinating stories behind some of our coins.

Wed, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Carnegie East Wing - Carnegie East Wing Room A
We will be discussing, "Booth Tarkington" and passing out "Murder in their Hearts" by David Thomas Murphy.

Wed, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Carnegie East Wing
Indiana History Book Group

Wed, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shelbyville Branch
Learn how the GBBC began, why it matters, and how your bird sightings help scientists track population changes over time.

Thu, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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!

Mon, Feb 09, 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, Feb 09, 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, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Room D
Whether you're ready for spring or love flowers in February, this wreath painting is perfect for you. Feel free to add hearts or customize the saying. Ultimately, art is a personal journey!

Wed, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Room D
Whether you're ready for spring or love flowers in February, this wreath painting is perfect for you. Feel free to add hearts or customize the saying. Ultimately, art is a personal journey!

Thu, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Join us to discuss books related to US History in 2026 at Shelby Senior Services, located in the same building as the YMCA. Please contact Pam Weakley at 317-398-7121 ext. 239 if you have questions.

Thu, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Join us for a FREE event showcasing local organizations that offer resources and services to support Shelby County residents. Located in Adult Services at the Main Library.

Thu, Feb 12, 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
Fri, Feb 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Friday, February 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Join us at the main library for a discussion of a popular BookTok book! This month we will discuss Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver. This group is for anyone 18+

Fri, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Join us at the main library for a discussion of a popular BookTok book! This month we will discuss Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver. This group is for anyone 18+

Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Morristown Branch
Join other yarn crafters for a cozy morning. Learn some skills among good company.

Mon, Feb 16, 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, Feb 16, 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, Feb 17, 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, Feb 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Bookmark
Join us at the Bookmark for a discussion of the book, The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. Anyone is welcome to join.

Tue, Feb 17, 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!