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Teddy Bear Picnic
2026-03-21 12:30:00 2026-03-21 14:00:00 America/New_York Teddy Bear Picnic Outdoor Reading Fun in the Plaza! Shelbyville Branch - Outdoor Plaza

Saturday, March 21
12:30pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-21 12:30:00 2026-03-21 14:00:00 America/New_York Teddy Bear Picnic Outdoor Reading Fun in the Plaza! Shelbyville Branch - Outdoor Plaza

Shelbyville Branch

Outdoor Plaza

Outdoor Reading Fun in the Plaza!

The Youth Services department will be serving strawberry shortcake alongside an outdoor reading experience. We’ll have a selection of picture books and stuffed animals for young readers. Have a peaceful afternoon enjoying the spring air and reading to your family and encouraging your little ones to read to their stuffed animals!

Storytime at 1pm

Open House Event 12.30-2

Bring a picnic blanket!

Limited Seating will be Provided

AGE GROUP: | Ages 0-5 |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Open House |

TAGS: | storytime | spring | outdoor |

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

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

Mon, Mar 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Mar 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 22 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 @ Shelbyville
Tue, Mar 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!
Storytime @ Morristown
Tue, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Bookmark
Join us at the Bookmark for a discussion of the book, Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk. Anyone is welcome to join.
Teen D&D with Cat and Ochre
Tue, Mar 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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Wed, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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!
Euchre Fun
Wed, Mar 18, 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, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 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
Community Garden - Planning!
Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Morristown Branch
Join us for a very special planning session for a new feature at the Morristown branch! A community garden is in the works, and we want your input! Come out for one of two info sessions to help!
Teddy Bear Picnic
Sat, Mar 21, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Outdoor Plaza
Outdoor Reading Fun in the Plaza!
D&D Journeys @ Morristown
Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Morristown Branch - Community Room
Our adventure continues! From a blimp crash to a mystery surrounding a ring and a prophecy about an ancient evil.... the story is just getting started!
Cancelled
D&D Adventures for Kids!
Mon, Mar 23, 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, Mar 23, 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, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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!
The Discourageable Scoundrels
Tue, Mar 24, 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!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Wed, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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.
Novel Notions Book Club
Wed, Mar 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Study Room West
Join Katherine to chat about contemporary fiction titles! This month is Normal People by Sally Rooney, and our ongoing discussion of the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Thu, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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
Beekeeping for Beginners - Spring into Action!
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Morristown Branch
The weather's getting more mild, and the bees are starting to buzz and emerge! Let's talk about getting your hives out of winter-mode and how to get started this season!
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