Adults Services

Donna Dennison, head of the library’s Genealogy & History Department, will speak in the Community Treasures series at the Strand Theatre at 7 pm on Wednesday, May 1..

Conversations on Local History is the title of the evening, and Donna is just the person to converse with. Her knowledge of Shelbyville and Shelby County history is vast, and her ability to deliver this history in an easily digestible manner is a pleasure to hear.

Barnyard Party Pals will bring their mix of domestic and exotic animals to the library’s outdoor plaza from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday, May 11. Kids of all ages - even adult - can pet these animals and watch their funny expressions and noises, too!

Then, at 2 pm, Youth Department Head Dustin will present an outdoor storytime with music and fun.

On Friday, May 17 at 6 pm, join producer, Mike Familant as he shares his experiences researching and tracking down the truth behind North America's most iconic cryptid, Bigfoot. Whatever name you choose to call this large, bipedal hominid, Mike and his team has probably tried to track it down. He is a full-time lead investigator and producer of the show "In the Shadow of Big Red Eye."

He will exhibit some extraordinary evidence backed by facts, along with some unfortunate experiences which come from Bigfooting. A Q&A session will be held afte the presentation and Mike will be available for photos and autographs.

See all of Mike's shows, including his docuseries "Squatchables" (how to get into Bigfooting), on his YouTube channel: Sussex County Bigfoot, and follow his Facebook page: In the Shadow of Big Red Eye.

Meet in the Open Area of the main Shelbyville Branch at 6 pm, Friday, May 17.

Who doesn’t love a big, strong, hairy companion? Most people might this of a dog, but not the Hendersons!

Meet in Shelbyville Main’s Open Area at 2 pm on Friday, May 17 for a rollicking movie all ages can enjoy!

Then, stick around for a special program about everyone’s favorite cryptid by Mike Familant , a researcher, Bigfoot chaser, and producer of the TV series, In the Shadow of Redeye. At 6 pm in the Shelbyville Main Open Area.

Remember, free popcorn will be provided for the movie!

Board Game Club features Coup on Thursday, April 4 in Room D of the main building of the Shelbyville Branch.

NEW: Trading Card Groups are invited to share the spacious room and trade to their hearts content! Room D has tables and counter space to use, so bring you Magic, Pokemon and other cards.

Adults 18 and over may join Sean for fun and friends. from 6 to 8 pm on the first Thursday of each month. We hope to see you here!

Stephanie pulls out the electric keyboard to meet fans in the Adult Stacks on the main floor of the Shelbyville Branch for everyone’s favorite, Name That Tune!

At 2 pm on Wednesday, May 8, all the songs will be a question. Can you guess them all?

April’s book selection is The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by actor Tom Hanks.

Meet Thursday, May 9 at 1 pm for the discussion in Shelby Senior Services inside the YMCA, 2120 Intelliplex Drive, Suite 101, in Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Book Club @ The Horizon Center meets the second Thursday of each month.

Pick up books at the Shelby County Public Library, Adult Services circulation desk, or email Pam to deliver books to Shelby Senior Services or to your home.

Amanda White leads the library’s Book Group @The Bookmark, which meets the third Thursday of each month from 12 pm to 1 pm.

Join her on Thursday, May 21 to discuss The Life List of Adrian Mandrick by Chris White.

The book group gathers at The Bookmark cafe at 9 Public Square, Shelbyville, IN 46161.

Each month, join Pam for Euchre Fun on the third Wednesday of the month in Room D of the main building of the Shelbyville Branch.

From 6 pm to 8:30 pm, Euchre Fun features progressive play. Players have a new partner for each game. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. There is a limit to 24 players, so register with Pam at the circulation desk or by calling 317-398-7121.

DND Journeys is for adults 18+, and it meets every Monday in Boom C of the library’s Annex, Carnegie East Wing. Contact Sean in Adult Services to get the scoop on the 2-table, 2 Dungeon Masters adventures.

Carolyn Statler of Three Sisters Books & Gifts leads the library’s Writers’ Group, which will meet a week earlier than normal because of Memorial Day, on May 20th.

Meet at 7 pm in Room A of the Carnegie East Wing to practice your craft..

We’re bringing back a favorite: Paint Your Pet!

Two art sessions: Saturday morning, May 4 at 10 am or Tuesday eveing Tuesday, May 7 at 6 pm. Sign up at the library, call 317-398-7121 to add your name to your preferred art sessios, or email Pam at pweakly@sscpl.lib.in.us.

Bring a photo or two of your pet. All art supplies are provided.

Bring your own T-shirt to create a fabulous bookbag or carry your fiber arts craft or even groceries!

Registration is suggested. Just email Pam with the button below, or call the library’s circulation desk at 317-398-7121.

All library locations will close on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27.

While no one will be in the library, patrons can still check out e-books and audiobooks using the Hoopla app.

The Shelby County Public Library offers several different book clubs at the Shelbyville Branch, the Genealogy & History Department in the Carnegie East Wing, and the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch. See what you prefer.

Located in the Carnegie East Wing annex of the Shelbyville Branch, computers are available for the public to use. But, bring your own passwords!

The Friends of the Library sells books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, children’s books and more in its bookstore inside the Carnegie East Wing annex. Each month, the bookstore runs sales.

Check out the Friends of the Library and its Used Book Store by clicking the button below.

The Genealogy & History Department offers one of the largest genealogy collections in central Indiana. Staff help patrons in their searches, entertain research requests, offer workshops and programs each month, and help patrons access Genealogy.com in the department.

Check out everything the department offers by clicking the button.

The Shelby County Public Library offers multiple spaces for public use at the Shelbyville Branch, the Carnegie East Wing, the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch, and the Community Plaza.

To view the different spaces, rental policies, and room rental requests, click below.

Librarians stand by ready to help patrons with research questions, book recommendations, device help, resource connections, and more.

Click the button below to go to a separate landing page for

The button below takes you to a page where you can request a free library card to the Shelby County Public Library, then stop by the Shelbyville Branch or Morristown Branch to pick up your card and key tag. You must show an approved government-issued photo ID that includes your present address.

Program Director Pam invites adults to play the popular Hoosier card game Euchre each month Gather in the Shelbyville Branch, Main Building, Room D (Downstairs!) for progressive Euchre from 6pm to 8:30 pm. Light snacks and drinks are provided.

Click below to see the upcoming dates for Euchre Fun.

Writers’ Group meets the last Monday of the month in the Carnegie East Wing Room A. Stretch your creativity with writing prompts, share what you have written, or not, and workshop your writing. Carolyn Statler of Three Sisters Books & Gifts runs this group with Teresa T. of the library. Call the library for more information. Just ask for Teresa!

The library now has board games and tabletop games for patrons to check out. Games are displayed in the first section of shelves next to the Adult Services circulation desk.

The first Tuesday of each month at 6 pm is the library’s Adult Board Game Night, when Kyle coordinates patrons in playing one of our board games. Then, grab a game to check out for 7 days.

Librarians are here to help you find that perfect read.

Or, if you have a suggestion or recommendation of a book, a series, an author, or more that we don’t have in our collection, let us know immediately!

Click below to take you to a page where you can choose which kind of help you need or what recommendations you want to share.

Each month, Programs Director Pam offers various arts and crafts programs, from painting, to photo displays, to stamps, she always has something up her sleeves.

Registration is recommended to save your seat and plan for supplies. Sign up on the shelves next to the Adult Services circulation desk or call the library’s phone number: 317-398-7121. You can also check out the Arts & Crafts Facebook Pages.

Click below for a schedule of arts and crafts, a link to the Arts & Crafts Facebook page, and to register for sessions.