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Hands On History
2026-06-29 18:00:00 2026-06-29 19:00:00 America/New_York Hands On History Mrs. Copperpot joins us in Youth Services to teach us the history on one of America's oldest toys and teaches us how to write secret messages. Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room

Monday, June 29
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-29 18:00:00 2026-06-29 19:00:00 America/New_York Hands On History Mrs. Copperpot joins us in Youth Services to teach us the history on one of America's oldest toys and teaches us how to write secret messages. Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room

Shelbyville Branch

Youth Program Room

Mrs. Copperpot joins us in Youth Services to teach us the history on one of America's oldest toys and teaches us how to write secret messages.

Mrs. Copperpot joins us in Youth Services to teach us the history on one of America's oldest toys, where we will make and paint marbles, next Mrs. Copperpot will show us how to write and uncover secret messages.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Arts and Crafts |

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Shelbyville Branch
director@sscpl.lib.in.us
Phone: 317-398-7121
Branch manager
Brandy Graves
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We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Jun 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 28 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, Jun 23, 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 23, 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.
Teen Crooked Moon D&D - Summer Edition!
Tue, Jun 23, 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 23, 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! Summer Series: Let's Learn Fauxligraphy
Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie East Wing - Carnegie East Wing Room C
Let's gather to make some art. This week, we'll discover how to write elegantly without relying on a fancy pen.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Wed, Jun 24, 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 @ the Kopper Kettle
Wed, Jun 24, 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!
Book Talk
Wed, Jun 24, 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!
Our Unearthly Stories: Haunted Shelby County and Beyond
Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Main Library Space
Do you believe you've encountered unearthly spirits? Join Pam Rowden as she shares her experiences. We'll explore Shelby County hauntings, and you can share your stories, too. Reservation requested.
Rescheduled
Novel Notions Book Club
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
New date Wednesday, July 01, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Join Katherine to chat about contemporary fiction titles! This month is It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan, and our ongoing discussion of the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Thu, Jun 25, 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 25, 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 - The Mummy
Thu, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Morristown Branch - Teen Area
Join us for a modern classic movie night where adventurers unearth an ancient terror in the sands of Egypt! Starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, and Arnold Vosloo, this 1999 film is rated PG-13.
Family Night-Make Friends with a Horse
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shelbyville Branch - Outdoor Plaza
Bring the whole family for some fun! This week, join our friends from Harnessing Hope to interact with a horse, enjoy activities, and do a themed craft!
Friday Craft Series - Ghost Terrarium
Fri, Jun 26, 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! - Dino Sensory Bins
Fri, Jun 26, 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.
Get Cozy - Crafting Group
Sat, Jun 27, 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.
Dig Site - Explore Paleontology!
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Morristown Branch - Community Room
There's a dig site at the library today! Come in and excavate treasures!
Youth Avernus D&D with Ochre - Summer Edition!
Mon, Jun 29, 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 29, 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!
Crossroads of America Songfarmers
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Outdoor Plaza
Join us in the plaza to listen and celebrate 250 Years of the Music of the United States of America with the Crossroads of America Songfarmers.
Hands On History
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
Mrs. Copperpot joins us in Youth Services to teach us the history on one of America's oldest toys and teaches us how to write secret messages.
Writer's Group
Mon, Jun 29, 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, Jun 30, 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 30, 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.
Teen Crooked Moon D&D - Summer Edition!
Tue, Jun 30, 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 30, 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! Summer Series-Wood Block Firecrackers
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie East Wing - Carnegie East Wing Room B
Decorate for the USA's 250th by creating this home decor using 4x4 blocks, paint, and twine. It's a rustic accent for this year's celebrations.
Storytime @ the Kopper Kettle
Wed, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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!
Novel Notions Book Club
Wed, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Study Room West
Join Katherine to chat about contemporary fiction titles! This month is It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan, and our ongoing discussion of the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon!
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Thu, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 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
Cookbook Club - Food and Family History
Thu, Jul 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Morristown Branch - Community Room
Unearth a family recipe and bring it along to share! Prepare a dish and share with friends to enjoy some family-style fare. Bring along the recipe and we'll discuss family histories with food.
Board Game Club
Thu, Jul 02, 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!
Family Night - TBD
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie East Wing - Carnegie East Wing Room B
Bring the whole family for some good old-fashioned fun! This week is: [INSERT EVENT DESCRIPTION]
Friday Craft Series - America Bead Bracelets
Fri, Jul 03, 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! - Watercolor Tissue Art
Fri, Jul 03, 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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