Shelby County Public Library offers public meeting spaces in the Carnegie East Wing of the Shelbyville branch. An Outdoor Plaza is also available for bigger events, as well as a private study room in adult services.

Managing Your Room Reservation

Cancel or manage your room reservations here

You will need your reference number to access your reservation information. Contact support if you are having issues.

Spaces Available to Rent

The library charges rental fees for meeting rooms and the outdoor plaza. Additional fees may be applied for use of supplemental assets, varying by room. Reservations are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and require 48 hours for approval. Rooms are only accessible after payment has been received. An additional fee may be applied for any damage to the space or failure to clean up after your meeting.

For meetings outside of normal business hours, meetings requiring special accommodations, or for meetings that may be eligible for group rates, please contact the library director at director@sscpl.lib.in.us or by calling 317-398-7121 ext. 230.

Study Rooms

• May be reserved at no cost
• May be reserved up to 3 hours per group
• May be reserved up to 2 times per week
• May be reserved up to 2 weeks in advance
• Room capacity : 4
• Special consideration may be given for longer uses by contacting branch management

Meeting Rooms

• Must be reserved in advance
• Rental fees are $10/hour
• Rooms are not reserved until payment is received in full
• May be reserved for up to 8 hours per day
• May be reserved up to 12 months in advance
• Patrons paying for a full year may be eligible for a discounted group rate by contacting the library director
• Tech cart  (All rooms) and kitchenette (Room A only) available for an additional fee
• Room capacity: varies by room, check details when booking
• A  fee may be applied for any damage to the space or failure to clean up after your meeting

Outdoor Plaza

• Must be reserved at least 2 weeks in advance
• Rental fees are $200/4-hour block
• Plaza is not reserved until payment is received in full
• May be reserved up to 8 hours per day
• May be reserved up to 12 months in advance
• Staff assistance may be requested for an additional cost
• A fee may be applied for any damage to the space or failure to clean up after your meeting

The library reserves the right to deny reservations based on the availability of space, availability of staff, or as outlined in SCPL's reservation or behavior policies.