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Writers' Group (@AnnexA)
Apr
29

Writers' Group (@AnnexA)

The Writers’ Group will meet on Monday, April 29, at 7pm. All that you need to join is paper and pen (or laptop, if you prefer)! If you have an excerpt of what you are working on that you'd like to share, feel free to bring it. Carolyn Statler of Three Sisters Books leads this group. Meets on the last Monday of every month. Join a supportive community dedicated to the craft of writing.

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Spring Book Sale $5 a Bag (@Annex)
Apr
9
to Apr 13

Spring Book Sale $5 a Bag (@Annex)

It’s National Library Week! Let’s celebrate with an awesome $5 a bag book sale from Tuesday, April 9 through Saturday, April 13! Stuff as much as you can into a Friends of the Library tote bag for $5. That includes hard cover books, softcover books, CDs, DVDs, children’s books, and more!

The Friends of the Library Used Book Store is located inside Carnegie East Wing at the front of the building on the north side. More books are stored in the Computer Lab. Take books to the Computer Lab clerk to purchase.

All library locations will be closed for the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, but all re-open at 9 am Tuesday, April 9 for the book sale!

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Closing Early Good Friday (All Library Locations)
Mar
29

Closing Early Good Friday (All Library Locations)

All Shelby County Public Library locations will close early on Friday, March 29 at 5 pm in honor of Good Friday. This includes the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch, the main Shelbyville Branch, and Carnegie East Wing, which houses the Computer Lab, the Genealogy & History Department, and the Friends of the Library Used Book Store.

All locations will open at 9 am on Saturday, March 30.

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Writers' Group (@AnnexA)
Mar
25

Writers' Group (@AnnexA)

The Writer’s Group will meet on Monday, March 22, 2024, at 7 pm in Room A of the Annex. All that you need to join is paper and pen (or laptop, if you prefer). All ages are welcome to join the weekly writing prompts to stretch creativity, overcome writer’s block, and take your first steps to your writing dreams. Workshop your writing. Sharing is welcome, but it’s not forced.

Carolyn Statler of Three Sisters Books and Gifts leads this group, which typically meets on the last Monday of every month.

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Shelby County USA (@Annex)
Mar
12

Shelby County USA (@Annex)

How many Shelby Counties are there in the United States? How did the counties get their name? How are Shelby Counties in the United States similar? What is special about different Shelby Counties? Find out during this special history presentation by Donna on March 12 at 7 pm. Meet in the Carnegie East Wing Annex’s Indiana Room for this fascinating and informative meeting.

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DND Journeys (@AnnexC)
Mar
4
to Mar 5

DND Journeys (@AnnexC)

Dungeons & Dragons for 18+. Meets every Monday. Character Levels 1-3: Bring your own or we will have pre-made characters for those new to the game. Sign up at the circulation desk at the main library. Check the group's Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/585835363672893

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Writers' Group (@Annex)
Jan
29

Writers' Group (@Annex)

The Writer’s Group will meet on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, at 7 pm in Room A of the Annex. All that you need to join is paper and pen (or laptop, if you prefer). All ages are welcome to join the weekly writing prompts to stretch creativity, overcome writer’s block, and take your first steps to your writing dreams. Workshop your writing. Sharing is welcome, but it’s not forced.

Carolyn Statler of Three Sisters Books and Gifts and Teresa Tungate of the library lead this group, which typically meets on the last Monday of every month. If you’d like to receive updates about the group, please contact Teresa at 317-398-7121.

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DND Journeys 18+ (@Annex C)
Jan
29

DND Journeys 18+ (@Annex C)

Dungeons & Dragons for those 18 and older. Every Monday in 2024! 2 tables. 2 DMs. Meet in the library’s Annex Room C to Continue the Journey!

Perfect for Character Levels 1-3: Bring your own character, or we have pre-made characters for those new to the game. Sign up at the circulation desk at the main library. Ask for Sean if you have questions.

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Make a Valentine Stamp (@AnnexRoomC)
Jan
25

Make a Valentine Stamp (@AnnexRoomC)

Craft an adorable Valentine stamper using a wooden dowel, paints, pens, a sponge, and fun! Sign up for Pam’s monthly craft at the library or call the circulation desk at 317-398-7121. Once you create the stamp, we will make a card and envelope using the stamp!

6 pm session will take place in Carnegie East Wing Room C. This craft is FREE, but registration is recommended.

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DND Journeys 18+ (@Annex C)
Jan
22

DND Journeys 18+ (@Annex C)

Dungeons & Dragons for those 18 and older. Every Monday in 2024! 2 tables. 2 DMs. Meet in the library’s Annex Room C to Continue the Journey!

Perfect for Character Levels 1-3: Bring your own character, or we have pre-made characters for those new to the game. Sign up at the circulation desk at the main library. Ask for Sean if you have questions.

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ShelbyMain Closed Saturday, CEW is OPEN, has Holds (@Shelbyville)
Jan
20

ShelbyMain Closed Saturday, CEW is OPEN, has Holds (@Shelbyville)

To keep patrons safe from the fans and dehumidifiers drying out the book stacks in the Shelby County Public Library, the Shelbyville Branch's main building will again be closed to the public on Saturday, Jan. 20. However, the Carnegie East Wing will be open! Holds may be picked up in the Computer Lab in the CEW Annex. Call the Computer Lab for holds at 317-398-7121 Ext. 303, or just call the main library number for assistance.

Send messages to the library's Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts: @myshelbylibrary

Thank you so much for understanding! Have a warm and safe weekend!

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ShelbyMain Closed Jan. 19, but ANNEX is Open!
Jan
19

ShelbyMain Closed Jan. 19, but ANNEX is Open!

The Shelbyville Main Library Branch will be CLOSED to the public on Friday, Jan. 19. All programs in the building are CANCELLED. However, the Carnegie East Wing Annex will be open from 9 am-5 pm. If patrons need help, they may go to Carnegie East Wing, 33 W. Broadway, and we will help. Patrons may contact the library through Facebook, Instagram, and X at @myshelbylibrary or by phone 317-398-7121.

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ShelbyMain closed, but Annex is open! (@Shelbyville)
Jan
18

ShelbyMain closed, but Annex is open! (@Shelbyville)

Hello, library friends! Here is an update:

The Shelbyville branch will be closed today due to a water leak that has flooded our adult services area and is leaking through the ceiling.

The Carnegie East Wing, so the Computer Lab and Shelby County Public Library Genealogy & History Department open today, with normal hours. If you need any assistance, or materials, please visit them and we will do our best to help you with your needs.

The Velma Wortman Morristown Branch - Shelby County Public Library will open with normal hours.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for the inconveniences this week.

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DND Journeys 18+ (@Annex C)
Jan
15

DND Journeys 18+ (@Annex C)

Dungeons & Dragons for those 18 and older. Every Monday in 2024! 2 tables. 2 DMs. Meet in the library’s Annex Room C to Continue the Journey!

Perfect for Character Levels 1-3: Bring your own character, or we have pre-made characters for those new to the game. Sign up at the circulation desk at the main library. Ask for Sean if you have questions.

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DND Journeys 18+ (@Annex C)
Jan
8

DND Journeys 18+ (@Annex C)

Dungeons & Dragons for those 18 and older. Every Monday in 2024! 2 tables. 2 DMs. Meet in the library’s Annex Room C to Continue the Journey!

Perfect for Character Levels 1-3: Bring your own character, or we have pre-made characters for those new to the game. Sign up at the circulation desk at the main library. Ask for Sean if you have questions.

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Closing Early (@Morristown & @Annex)
Dec
5

Closing Early (@Morristown & @Annex)

Velma Wortman Morristown Branch, Shelby County Public Library Genealogy & History Department, Computer Lab, and the Friends of the Library Used Book Store will close at 3 pm so staff members may attend the Holiday Open House honoring our retiring and new library directors at the Shelbyville Main Branch.

Each branch and department will re-open at their regularly scheduled times on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Morristown will re-open at 10 am Wednesday, while the Carnegie East Wing Annex, which houses the other departments, will re-open at 9 am Wednesday.

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DND Journeys: Pick Your Poison! (@AnnexC)
Oct
23

DND Journeys: Pick Your Poison! (@AnnexC)

Dungeons & Dragons pays homage to Halloween! Pick Your Poison: 3 DMs, 3 tables with special adventures. Do you prefer Mystery? Horror? Or Frankenstein and body parts?

Meet in Room C of the library Annex. Costumes optional.

Character Levels 1-3: Bring your own or we will have pre-made characters for those new to the game. Sign up at the circulation desk at the main library.

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Haunting History Tales (@Annex)
Oct
20

Haunting History Tales (@Annex)

Learn the chilling history of the Carnegie East Wing! Free!

Join master storyteller Donna Dennison by the fireplace and flickering candlelight to hear spooky tales of the library's and Shelby County's Haunted History. Then, share your own tales for this one-of-a-kind event.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the format of this program needed to be changed. But shivers will still be provided!

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DND Journeys 18+ (@AnnexC)
Oct
9

DND Journeys 18+ (@AnnexC)

Dungeons & Dragons for 18+. Continue the Quest! Adventurers will meets every 2nd and 4th Monday in Room C of the Annex (Carnegie East Wing). Two Dungeon Masters and two tables! We expect to expand to a third table. Character Levels 1-3: Bring your own or we will have pre-made characters for those new to the game. Sign up at the circulation desk at the main library.

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