Velma Wortman Morristown Branch
127 E. Main St. Morristown, IN 46161; Phone, 765-818-1718; Fax, 765-818-1719
Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 10 am - 6 pm; Tuesday & Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm; Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday, closed
What’s Going On This Month at Morristown?
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Ken Jewell Literary Society
4 pm, Tuesday, May 13
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Be Heart Smart
Be Heart Smart will focus upon risk factors, healthy habits, and making healthy food choices. By making small lifestyle changes, we can support a healthy heart. Heart healthy recipes will be shared and available for sampling at each session.
Be Heart Smart is sponsored by the Crafty Creators Extension Homemaker Club.
Please RSVP by May 9th for this FREE 4-part series of events.
Begins Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 pm at the Morristown Branch.
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Luke, Use the 4th!
May the 4th Be With You!
Join us for trivia, games, art, and more from 1 to 3 pm, Saturday, May the 4th.
This is the May …
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Gifts for Mom
Mother's Day is coming! Create something for the Mama Bear in your life at this FREE event. No registration required.
Two times! Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 pm & Saturday, May 11 at 1 pm. Just in time for Mother’s Day!
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Storytimes for our Youngest Patrons
Storytime just for our youngest library patrons is a must-visit visit. Parents and guardians can visit the library on Mondays at 4 pm and Thursdays at 11 am.
Come for stories and a craft, songs and bubbles! All Storytimes adapt to the needs of children in attendance.
All-age siblings are welcome too! Check the events list for upcoming programs and themes.
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Creating Crafts
Create something memorable to mark your place! Join us to make fancy bookmarks featuring painted pets, folded butterflies, dragon wings, and more!
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Baby/Toddler Playtime
Babies and toddlers can enjoy a special play time at the library on Friday morning. Let the littlest patrons crawl and cruise to their hearts’ content! Make a playdate and meet at the Morristown Branch. No registration is needed for this FREE event.
10 am on Fridays, May 3, 17 & 31.
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Video Game Tournament
Let's play! We're throwing down with a video game tournament. Join us to test your skills against other players in weird and wonderful games. Please RSVP to 765-818-1718. Prizes for the top 3 players!
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Book Club After Dark
Join us for a grown-up evening reading and reviewing books with a little *spice.* From romantasy to some darker tastes, this book club is for exploring BookTok sensations and other recs! Reading: The Charmed Wife by Olga Grushin
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Evening Storytime
Come join Marylen to read stories, sing songs, and have fun in the evening! Pajamas are welcome!
** This event is in tandem with our Book Club After Dark. **
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Make It!
Make a floral masterpiece with us! Who will you give a custom bouquet to? On Wednesday, May 8.
What works of art can you make with bubbles and paint? Let's find out! Dress for a mess. On Wednesday, May 22.
No registration required!
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American Flag Etiquette
How do you handle the American Flag? Learn with Marylen how to fold a flag and respect one of our National Symbols.
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Teach Me How series
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Cookbook Club
Try out our tastiest book club! We’ve got cookbooks for inspiration available to check out. Try a recipe based on the monthly theme, then bring the dish to share and taste other inspired creations! This month’s them is “Tailgating Food.”
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Closed for Memorial Day
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KJLS 2024 Monthly Book Selections
The Ken Jewell Literary Society has announced its Monthly Book Selections for 2024.
Anyone who wants to read the book and attend the meeting for discussion are welcome to pick up the month’s book at the Circulation Desk at the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch.
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Morristown Calendar of Events
Find events for the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch of the Shelby County Public Library listed here.
Morristown Has Much to Offer Its Patrons. Check out the Library!
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KJLS 2024 Monthly Book Selections
The Ken Jewell Literary Society has announced its Monthly Book Selections for 2024.
Anyone who wants to read the book and attend the meeting for discussion are welcome to pick up the month’s book at the Circulation Desk at the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch.
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Youth Services
Morristown offers a robust program for youth, from babies and toddlers to teens and tweens. Dive in to see what the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch and its staff has to offer!
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Storytimes for our Youngest Patrons
Storytime just for our youngest library patrons is a must-visit visit. Parents and guardians can visit the library on Mondays at 4 pm and Thursdays at 11 am.
Come for stories and a craft, songs and bubbles! All Storytimes adapt to the needs of children in attendance.
All-age siblings are welcome too! Check the events list for upcoming programs and themes.
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Storytimes at Morristown
Storytimes at Morristown are loaded with fun for kids of all ages! Every storytime is adapted to fit the attendee ages and needs. We read, we laugh, we sing and dance!
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Morristown Calendar of Events
Find events for the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch of the Shelby County Public Library listed here.
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Morristown Seed Library
Check out our Seed Library, “borrow” some seeds to grow flowers, fruits, or vegetables, then share the bounty.
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Literacy Council
Want to support your local library? Join Morristown Literacy Council meetings. The council was instrumental in bringing the library to town.
Next meeting will be on Monday, Jan. 19 at 7 pm in the library.
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Morristown Branch History
Velma Wortman Morristown Branch owes much to Velma Wortman herself and the Morristown Literacy Council. Read the history of how the Morristown branch of the Shelby County Public Library came into being.
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Book Recommendations / Requests
Not finding a book you want? Do our stacks not house materials you crave? Absolutely must have that niche romance novel? Or that newest manga series? Let us know so we can get it! Give us all the details!
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Velma Wortman Morristown Branch
Situated on Main Street in Morristown, Indiana, this former bank proudly stores fiction, nonfiction, games, crafts, wifi, and more. We are more than happy to share these library riches!
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Front Entrance
Open the front door to the library and you are greeted by books and old bank vault.
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Info and Circulation Desk
Questions? Ask the staff member here. Return books and check out new books here, too.
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Public Computers
Computers are available for the public to use, but you must have a library card. They are free to receive.
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Coffee Corner
Enjoy your coffee, water, or soda in this cozy corner as you read.
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Welcome to the Library
Our favorites sayings on cozy pillows make us happy.
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Old Bank Vault
The Velma Wortman Morristown Branch occupies the former Morristown bank. These ornate vault doors illustrate the building’s former life.
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Kids Love the Vault!
Children love to tour the vault! Check with a staff member at the Circulation Desk to set up a tour of the Vault.
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Art and Reading
Join art and reading contests sponsored by the Morristown branch. We love art. We definitely love reading!
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Children's Play Area
The Children’s Play Area is colorful and bright with a wide variety of books. Morristown branch recently received a large gift and purchased more than 60 board books for babies and toddlers. We have a great selection for all ages. Let us know what else you would like.
