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Haunted Library Festival
2026-10-17 18:00:00 2026-10-17 20:00:00 America/New_York Haunted Library Festival Two hours of spooky games, activities and candy! Earn prizes and treats at each table! Enjoy free face-painting and a NO-BOO walkthrough of the Library Haunt! Rain or Shine! Shelbyville Branch - Outdoor Plaza

Saturday, October 17
6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Shelbyville Branch

Outdoor Plaza

Two hours of spooky games, activities and candy! Earn prizes and treats at each table! Enjoy free face-painting and a NO-BOO walkthrough of the Library Haunt! Rain or Shine!

Costumes are encouraged!!!

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

EVENT TYPE: | Open House |

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Shelbyville Branch
director@sscpl.lib.in.us
Phone: 317-398-7121
Branch manager
Brandy Graves
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Mon, Oct 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Oct 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 11 Closed
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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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Haunted Library T-Shirt Online Sale - $25 - S-XXXL - Benefits the Friends of Shelby County Public Library
Sun, Oct 11, All day
Shelbyville Branch
Visit: https://www.myshelbylibrary.org/ for more details.
Haunted Library T-Shirt Online Sale - $25 - S-XXXL - Benefits the Friends of Shelby County Public Library
Mon, Oct 12, All day
Shelbyville Branch
Visit: https://www.myshelbylibrary.org/ for more details.
Youth Avernus D&D with Ochre
Mon, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Oct 12, 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!
Haunted Library T-Shirt Online Sale - $25 - S-XXXL - Benefits the Friends of Shelby County Public Library
Tue, Oct 13, All day
Shelbyville Branch
Visit: https://www.myshelbylibrary.org/ for more details.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Tue, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 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 Crooked Moon D&D - The Grand Finale!
Tue, Oct 13, 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! Space is limited. Please register.
Haunted Library T-Shirt Online Sale - $25 - S-XXXL - Benefits the Friends of Shelby County Public Library
Wed, Oct 14, All day
Shelbyville Branch
Visit: https://www.myshelbylibrary.org/ for more details.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Wed, Oct 14, 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!
Art! Color Your Halloween - A Chill and Chat Evening
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Main Library Space
Let's gather and create some artwork. October is a busy month at the library, so we thought it would be a perfect opportunity to bring everyone together to color spooky pictures.
Book Club @ the Horizon Center - Girl from Greenwich Street: A Novel of Hamilton, Burr, and..
Thu, Oct 15, 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.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Thu, Oct 15, 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!
Art Club @ Morristown
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Morristown Branch - Community Room
Bring your works in progress or try our project of the day during this time to create with friends.
Cancelled
Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
Middle and High 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
One Shot RPG Night - Game Surprise!
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Morristown Branch
We're role playing tonight! Join us for a one shot game and see what mayhem all our adventurers get up to! No registration necessary!
Art! Color and Chat - A Chill and Chat Evening
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Main Library Space
Let's gather and create some artwork. October is a busy month at the library, so we thought it would be a perfect opportunity to bring everyone together to color spooky pictures.
All Library Branches Closed: Online Services Available - For Haunted Library Festival Prep
Fri, Oct 16, 12:00am - 12:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
The Haunted Library Festival is a major undertaking, and we need enough time to make it as spooky and fun as possible. Our easy-to-access online services are available 24/7 through our website or app.
Cancelled
Coffee With My Book
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shelbyville Branch
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!
All Library Branches Closed: Online Services Available - For Haunted Library Festival Prep
Sat, Oct 17, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Shelbyville Branch
The Haunted Library Festival is a major undertaking, and we need enough time to make it as spooky and fun as possible. Our easy-to-access online services are available 24/7 through our website or app.
Haunted Library Festival
Sat, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Outdoor Plaza
Two hours of spooky games, activities and candy! Earn prizes and treats at each table! Enjoy free face-painting and a NO-BOO walkthrough of the Library Haunt! Rain or Shine!
FREE Haunted Library Festival - All-Age, Kid Friendly
Sat, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie East Wing
Bring the family and friends out for fun spooky games, crafts, candy, and a no-boo haunted library experience!
Haunted Library Fundraiser-Get Your Tickets Now-Only $10 - Benefits The Friends of the Library
Sat, Oct 17, 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Carnegie East Wing
Experience a full-scare haunted library experience. It's where the past lingers near, and we're reserving the best screams for you! Tickets are only $10. Click the ticket link to get yours now!Register
Youth Avernus D&D with Ochre
Mon, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Oct 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, Oct 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, Oct 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, Oct 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Bookmark
Join us at the Bookmark for a discussion of the book, Beloved by Toni Morrison. Anyone is welcome to join.
Teen D&D - Adventure Begins! - Session Zero
Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Morristown Branch - Community Room
We're starting a new adventure! Join us for Session Zero as we learn about a new campaign, create characters, and work together to lay out game expectations. Space is limited, please register.
Storytime @ Shelbyville
Wed, Oct 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!
Retro Room: Grand Opening!
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Youth Program Room
It is finally happening! The Retro Room is launching for full teen use, and we are gonna party like its 1999 or something....
Euchre Fun
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Shelbyville Branch - Main Library Space
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.
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