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The Tortured Readers Department
2026-06-12 17:30:00 2026-06-12 18:30:00 America/New_York The Tortured Readers Department Join us at the main library for an 18+ discussion of a popular BookTok book! Check out the link below for this month's selection! Shelbyville Branch - Study Room West

Friday, June 12
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-12 17:30:00 2026-06-12 18:30:00 America/New_York The Tortured Readers Department Join us at the main library for an 18+ discussion of a popular BookTok book! Check out the link below for this month's selection! Shelbyville Branch - Study Room West

Shelbyville Branch

Study Room West

Join us at the main library for an 18+ discussion of a popular BookTok book! Check out the link below for this month's selection!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussions |

TAGS: | shelbyville | booktok | book discussion | adult |

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, Jun 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 14 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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Storytime @ the Kopper Kettle
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kopper Kettle Inn Restaurant - Gardens/Terrace Room
We're taking storytime to the Kopper Kettle Inn & Restaurant for the summer to enjoy our stories outside with some snacks and friends. Join Cat as she reads, sings, and continues our summer of fun!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Wed, Jun 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!
Video Games & Hangs
Wed, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Thu, Jun 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 - The Last Carolina Girl by Meagan Church
Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Join us to discuss books related to U.S. 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 with any questions.
Elementary Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Jun 11, 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
Movie Night @ Morristown - Jurassic Park
Thu, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Morristown Branch
You're invited to the opening of a brand new theme park on Isla Nublar! We just need you to endorse this park, so let's take a fabulous tour! Don't worry about the thunderstorm. (1993, PG-13)
Family Night-Brush Your Teeth like a Dinosaur
Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shelbyville Branch - Main Library Space
Bring the whole family for some fun! This week, join us for an evening story time with our friends from the Health Department. They know how dinosaurs brush their teeth, and they'll show us how!
Friday Craft Series - Graham Cracker Beach!
Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Every Friday at 11 AM, join us in the programming room of youth services for some all-ages crafting fun!
Unearth a Craft! - Build a Dino Skeleton!
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Morristown Branch
Visit us every Friday afternoon for a new craft to discover! Click through to see the weekly activity list.
The Tortured Readers Department
Fri, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shelbyville Branch - Study Room West
Join us at the main library for an 18+ discussion of a popular BookTok book! Check out the link below for this month's selection!
Get Cozy - Crafting Group
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Morristown Branch - Community Room
Join other yarn (and other mediums!) crafters for a cozy morning. Learn some skills among good company.
Alicia Barr - Meet the Author & Book Signing
Sat, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Main Library Space
Join us for a moderated Q & A session with local author Alicia Barr, author of More Than a Secret! You'll also have a chance to purchase a copy and get it signed!
Rescheduled
Companion Planting Class - Community Garden Series
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, July 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Morristown Branch - Community Garden
Learn about companion planting at the Morristown Community Garden!
Youth Avernus D&D with Ochre - Summer Edition!
Mon, Jun 15, 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, Jun 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!
Princess Sing-a-long
Mon, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shelbyville Branch - Outdoor Plaza
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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Bookmark
Join us at the Bookmark for a discussion of the book, Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner. Anyone is welcome to join.
Teen Crooked Moon D&D - Summer Edition!
Tue, Jun 16, 12:30pm - 5:00pm
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!
The Discourageable Scoundrels - Middle & High School D&D
Tue, Jun 16, 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!
Arts & Crafts! Fireworks in a Canning Jar Painting
Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie East Wing - Carnegie East Wing Room C
Gather everyone and make some artwork. This week, we'll paint a summer scene to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
This event is full
Storytime @ the Kopper Kettle
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kopper Kettle Inn Restaurant - Gardens/Terrace Room
We're taking storytime to the Kopper Kettle Inn & Restaurant for the summer to enjoy our stories outside with some snacks and friends. Join Cat as she reads, sings, and continues our summer of fun!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Wed, Jun 17, 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!
Video Games & Hangs
Wed, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
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!
Euchre Fun
Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie East Wing - Carnegie East Wing Room C
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, Jun 18, 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!
Family Time! Root Beer Floats @ the Grover Center
Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Bring the whole family for classic fun! This week, The Grover Center will host an event featuring Root Beer Floats. The event is at 52 W Broadway, right across from the main library.
Elementary Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Jun 18, 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
Art! @ Morristown - Dinosaur Trinket Trays
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Morristown Branch - Community Room
Get together and create some artwork. It might be painting, pastels, watercolors, or a different medium. This week is: Dinosaur Trinket Trays! Create a jewelry keeper straight out of pre-history!
The Paper Scrappers Society
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Main Library Space
Join us for a relaxed creative gathering focused on journaling, textures and layered pages!
Coffee With My Book
Fri, Jun 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shelbyville Branch - Study Room West
Bring a copy of a book you'd like to talk about (or a few!), grab a cup of joe and be ready to discuss why you love it with other book lovers!
Friday Craft Series - D&D Mini Painting
Fri, Jun 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Every Friday at 11 AM, join us in the programming room of youth services for some all-ages crafting fun!
Unearth a Craft! - Play-Doh Dinosaurs
Fri, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Morristown Branch
Visit us every Friday afternoon for a new craft to discover! Click through to see the weekly activity list.
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