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The Great Backyard Bird Count: Fun, Easy, Science in Action
2026-02-04 18:30:00 2026-02-04 19:30:00 America/New_York The Great Backyard Bird Count: Fun, Easy, Science in Action Learn how the GBBC began, why it matters, and how your bird sightings help scientists track population changes over time. Shelbyville Branch -

Wednesday, February 04
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-04 18:30:00 2026-02-04 19:30:00 America/New_York The Great Backyard Bird Count: Fun, Easy, Science in Action Learn how the GBBC began, why it matters, and how your bird sightings help scientists track population changes over time. Shelbyville Branch -

Learn how the GBBC began, why it matters, and how your bird sightings help scientists track population changes over time.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Ages 6-11 | Ages 12-18 | Ages 0-5 | Adults |

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Shelbyville Branch
director@sscpl.lib.in.us
Phone: 317-398-7121
Branch manager
Brandy Graves
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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
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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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D&D Adventures for Kids!
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.
D&D Journeys
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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Storytime @ Morristown
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.
Book Group @ the Bookmark
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.
Teen D&D with Cat and Ochre
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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Storytime @ Morristown
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.
Euchre Fun
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.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Elementary Dungeons & Dragons
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
Art @ Morristown - Winter Birch Painting
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.
D&D Adventures for Kids!
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.
D&D Journeys
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!
Writer's Group
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.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Storytime @ Morristown
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.
Teen D&D with Cat and Ochre
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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Storytime @ Morristown
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.
Book Talk
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!
Novel Notions Book Club
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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Elementary Dungeons & Dragons
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
Get Cozy - Knit & Crochet Group
Sat, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Morristown Branch
Join other yarn crafters for a cozy morning. Learn some skills among good company.
D&D Adventures for Kids!
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.
D&D Journeys
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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Teen D&D with Cat and Ochre
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!
Elementary Book Talk
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!
History of the United States Mints and Coins - Americas 250th Anniversary
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.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Storytime @ Morristown
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.
Indiana History Book Group
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.
Indiana History Book Group
Wed, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Carnegie East Wing
Indiana History Book Group
The Great Backyard Bird Count: Fun, Easy, Science in Action
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.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Elementary Dungeons & Dragons
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
Board Game Club
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!
D&D Adventures for Kids!
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.
D&D Journeys
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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Teen D&D with Cat and Ochre
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!
Art! - Spring Floral Wreath Acrylic Painting
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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Storytime @ Morristown
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.
Art! - Spring Floral Wreath Acrylic Painting
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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Book Club @ the Horizon Center - A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
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.
S.A.S.S. Resource and Networking Fair - A Community Partnership
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.
Elementary Dungeons & Dragons
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
The Tortured Readers Department
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+
The Tortured Readers Department
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+
Get Cozy - Knit & Crochet Group
Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Morristown Branch
Join other yarn crafters for a cozy morning. Learn some skills among good company.
D&D Adventures for Kids!
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.
D&D Journeys
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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
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!
Book Group @ the Bookmark
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.
Teen D&D with Cat and Ochre
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!
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