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Summer Reading Kick-Off!

Dinosaur Olympics
2026-06-02 15:00:00 2026-06-02 18:00:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Kick-Off! Let's kick-off summer reading with some Dinosaur Olympics! Become a dinosaur and compete with other cretaceous and jurassic friends to celebrate the start of summer reading! Morristown Branch - Children's Area, Community Room, Teen Area

Tuesday, June 02
3:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-02 15:00:00 2026-06-02 18:00:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Kick-Off! Let's kick-off summer reading with some Dinosaur Olympics! Become a dinosaur and compete with other cretaceous and jurassic friends to celebrate the start of summer reading! Morristown Branch - Children's Area, Community Room, Teen Area

Morristown Branch

Children's Area, Community Room, Teen Area

Let's kick-off summer reading with some Dinosaur Olympics! Become a dinosaur and compete with other cretaceous and jurassic friends to celebrate the start of summer reading!

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

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Open House | Hangouts | Arts and Crafts |

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Morristown Branch
morristown@sscpl.lib.in.us
Phone: 765-818-1718
Branch manager
Cat Roberts
Hours
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Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 8:00PM

We're closed Monday May 25 due to Memorial Day
Mon, May 25 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 31 Closed
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Event Guidelines

The Velma Wortman Branch serves the town of Morristown and surrounding community. Featuring a bank vault that now serves as a Seed Library, the branch offers a variety of programs and services for all ages to enjoy.

Upcoming Events

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Storytime @ Shelbyville
Tue, May 26, 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, May 26, 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.
D&D with Cat and Ochre
Tue, May 26, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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 - Teen D&D
Tue, May 26, 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, May 27, 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!
Versiti Blood Drive
Wed, May 27, 2:45pm - 6:45pm
Shelbyville Branch
Blood Drive - Versiti bus will be located in the back parking lot.
D&D Adventures with Cat
Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morristown Branch
This D&D group is exploring a steampunk world of technology and magic coexisting and unraveling mysteries... Come join the party! (Ages 8-14)
Novel Notions Book Club
Wed, May 27, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Study Room West
Join Katherine to chat about contemporary fiction titles! This month is The Names by Florence Knapp, and our ongoing discussion of the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Thu, May 28, 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, May 28, 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
Summer Reading with the Sad Dad Society
Fri, May 29, 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Outdoor Plaza
Help us kickoff our Adult Summer Reading program for 2026 by listening to awesome live music, enjoying a drink or two, and eating some great food; all while signing up for our reading challenge!
Storytime @ The Farmers Market - A Little Sprouts Event
Sat, May 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
Mainstreet Shelbyville Stage - Farmer's Market
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 pop bubbles!
Youth Avernus D&D with Ochre - Summer Edition!
Mon, Jun 01, 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)
Summer Reading Kickoff Party!
Mon, Jun 01, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Outdoor Plaza
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge and have a great messy time! -Messy Obstacle Course -Slip n Slide -Water Activities -Crafts -Music
D&D Journeys
Mon, Jun 01, 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, Jun 02, 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 02, 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.
Summer Reading Kick-Off! - Dinosaur Olympics
Tue, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Morristown Branch - Children's Area,Community Room,Teen Area
Let's kick-off summer reading with some Dinosaur Olympics! Become a dinosaur and compete with other cretaceous and jurassic friends to celebrate the start of summer reading!
Storytime @ the Kopper Kettle
Wed, Jun 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 04, 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, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 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!
Craft! - Dino Cross Stitch
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Morristown Branch - Community Room
Try out cross-stitching with a dinosaur pattern! Unearth a new hobby with us!
Friday Craft Series - Tie-Dye Bandanas
Fri, Jun 05, 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!
SCPL Community Partnership - Shelby County Reads Kick-Off - @ The Strawberry Festival Downtown Shelbyville
Fri, Jun 05, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
This year's book selections will be announced during the Shelby Senior Services Strawberry Festival. Learn more about the books while enjoying a delicious treat. The event takes place on the square.
Unearth a Craft! - Weekly Activities
Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Morristown Branch - Community Room
Visit us every Friday afternoon for a new craft to discover! Click through to see the weekly activity list.
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