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Shelbyville Branch

Shelbyville is the main branch for the Shelby County Public Library. Adult and Youth Services share levels, while administration and business offices are here. The section on the right is the original Andrew Carnegie Library from 1903. Construction and upgrades were finished in fall 2022 across the Shelbyville library campus. Staff find great uses for programs in all the brand-new spaces.

57 W. Broadway St. Shelbyville IN 46176

Phone: 317-398-7121 Fax: 317-421-2758

Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 7 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

Velma Wortman Morristown Branch

Velma Wortman Morristown Branch of the Shelby County Public Library serves a vibrant community with a staff that maximizes their creativity and enthusiasm with programs for all ages from Pre-K story times to a teen hangout space to all-ages craft, game, and film programs to supporting 2 book clubs.

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

Carnegie East Wing

The library’s Genealogy & History Department resides inside the Carnegie East Wing, simply known as “the Annex.” Inside resides a huge collection of resources for Shelbyville, Shelby County, surrounding counties, Central Indiana, and military records. Our specialized librarians and clerks conduct searches when requested.

The Computer Lab and Friends of the Library Used Book Store are inside the Annex. The Annex also has three meeting rooms available for rent.

33 W. Broadway St. Shelbyville IN 46176

Genealogy: 317-398-8144; Computer Lab: 317-398-7002

Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 7 pm
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm

Mission & Values

of the Shelby County Public Library

Mission Statement: The Shelby County Public Library is a community resource committed to promoting life-long learning and facilitating discovery.

Values Statement: We will be a partner in the community where all residents can thrive in an inspiring and welcoming environment. We will strive continuously to improve services and maintain a secure place for study, research, work, reflection, and interaction.

Values of the Shelby County Public Library

1.     Access

All information resources should be readily, equally, and equitably accessible to all library users.

2.     Community Connections

The library will partner with other community agencies to support our community.

3.     Diversity

We strive to provide a full spectrum of resources and services to the communities we serve.

4.     Innovation

The library will strive continuously to look for the best new and different ways to service our community.

 

5.     Intellectual Freedom

We uphold the principles of intellectual freedom and resist all efforts to censor the library resources.

6.     Preservation

We support the preservation of information published in all formats.

7.     Professionalism

The library shall have qualified personnel who have been educated in library practices.

8.     Service

The library strives to train staff to have excellent customer service skills and to provide services of varied interests.