Velma Wortman Morristown Library

History

The library's branch in Morristown first opened in Morristown High School in 2012 and then moved to the Town Hall in 2013.

The Morristown Literacy Council was instrumental in establishing the library branch in 2012 and continues its support.

After growing out of the Town Hall location, the library was moved into the old Shelby County Bank in 2014 and named after Velma Wortman, the first high school librarian at Morristown High School.

About Velma Wortman

Mrs. Wortman was born in 1910. She had been a teacher in Marion, Gary and Shelby counties. When she began teaching, she earned $100 per month. She taught high school English and theater. While teaching at Morristown High School, she became the school's first librarian. 

The public library branch in Morristown first opened inside Morristown High School in 2012 and then moved to the Town Hall in 2013. After growing out of that location, the library was moved into the old Shelby County Bank and was named after Mrs. Wortman. We are now called the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch of the Shelby County Public Library. The main library is located in Shelbyville IN. We want to thank the Wortman family for all of their support of the community and the library!