Closed for Renovation
The Shelbyville and Morristown branches will be closed for 3-6 weeks due to much needed renovations. We know this is a major incovenience to our patrons and community but we assure you the changes are well worth it. The Carnegie East Wing (Computer Lab and Genealogy) in Shelbyville will remain open during this time. We will still offer limited services to the best of our ability, please read below to see how you can still use the library during this time.
Hours for Carnegie East Wing and our available services may vary during this closure. Check back here in the tabs below or via our mobile app for any updates.
Morristown Branch will be closed from November 16th until December 7th*
Shelbyville Branch will be closed from November 21st until January 4th*
Evergreen will also be unavailable from November 20th-22nd for scheduled maintenance. Some digital services may be unavailable during this time.
What services will/won't be available?
Velma Wortman Morristown Branch
127 East Main Street Morristown Indiana 46161
765-818-1718
Our Morristown Branch is receiving much needed new shelving as well as fresh paint and new flooring! To facilitate this renovation, the branch will be closed to the public from November 16th, 2026 through December 7th. 2026*.
Curbside delivery will be available during the following hours:
- Monday - Friday: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Curbside will NOT be available on the following days:
- Saturday, November 21st
- Thurday, November 26th - Saturday, November 28th
✅ Evergreen Holds
- You will still be able to request material from other Evergreen libraries, though materials located at Shelby County Public Library branches may be unavailable during this time. Curbside pickup will be available for items on hold by calling 765-818-1818 during operating hours.
✅ Digital Resources
- Libby, Hoopla, and Comics Plus will still be available to use. You can download their apps directly or download ours by searching Shelby County Public Library (IN) in your app store.
✅ Book Returns
- You may still return material via the book drop located behind the building.
❌ Late Material
- No fines or fees will be assessed during our closure.
❌ SCPL Materials
- Materials from the Shelbyville and Morristown branches will be inaccessible during the renovation.
❌ Notary Services
- Notary Services will be unavailable. We recommend P.A.S.S. located in Shelbyville for your notary needs.
❌ Programming
- All programming will be paused during this time.
*closure dates and hours are subject to change
57 West Broadway Street, Shelbyville Indiana 46176
Carnegie East Wing (Computer Lab) : 317-398-7002
Our Shelbyville Branch is receiving much needed new shelving as well as new furniture and new doors! To facilitate this renovation, the branch will be closed to the public from November 21st, 2026 through January 4th. 2026*.
Curbside delivery will be available during the following hours:
- Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Curbside will NOT be available on the following days:
- Saturday, November 21st
- Thurday, November 26th - Saturday, November 28th
- Thursday. December 24th - Saturday, December 26th
- Thursday, December 31st: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Friday, January 1st - Saturday, January 2nd
Our Computer Lab and Geneaolgy Departments WILL BE OPEN during the renovation. Please see the Carnegie East Wing tab for more information.
✅ Evergreen Holds
- You will still be able to request material from other Evergreen libraries, though materials located at Shelby County Public Library branches may be unavailable during this time. Curbside pickup will be available for items on hold by calling 317-398-7002 during operating hours. Holds will also be available to pick up in our Computer Lab located in the Carnegie East Wing across the plaza from the library.
✅ Digital Resources
- Libby, Hoopla, and Comics Plus will still be available to use. You can download their apps directly or download ours by searching Shelby County Public Library (IN) in your app store.
✅ Book Returns
- You may still return material via the book drops located behind the building.
✅ Storytime
- Storytimes will continue in the Carnegie East Wing - Indiana Room.
✅ Newspapers, Puzzles, and Public Documents
- Newspapers, puzzles, and public documents will be available in our Computer Lab.
✅Meeting Rooms
- Meeting Rooms will still be accessible during this time.
✅ Friends of the Library Bookstore
- The bookstore will still be accessible during normal business hours.
❌ Late Material
- No fines or fees will be assessed during our closure.
❌ SCPL Materials
- Materials from the Shelbyville and Morristown branches will be inaccessible during the renovation.
❌ Other Programming
- Some programming may be paused or adjusted during this time. Check our Events Calendar for up-to-date information.
*closure dates and hours are subject to change
33 West Broadway Street, Shelbyville Indiana 46176
Computer Lab: 317-398-7002 | Genealogy Department: 317-398-8144
Our Carnegie East Wing WILL REMAIN OPEN during the closures of the Morristown and Shelbyville branches.
Hours:
(computers in Computer Lab will shut down 15 minutes prior to closing each day)
- Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
CLOSED
- Saturday, November 21st
- Thurday, November 26th - Saturday, November 28th
- Friday, December 18th: close early at 5:00 pm
- Thursday. December 24th - Saturday, December 26th
- Thursday, December 31st: close early at 5:00 pm
- Friday, January 1st - Saturday, January 2nd
✅ Evergreen Holds
- You will still be able to request material from other Evergreen libraries, though materials located at Shelby County Public Library branches may be unavailable during this time. Curbside pickup will be available for items on hold by calling 317-398-7002 during operating hours. Holds will also be available to pick up in our Computer Lab located in the Carnegie East Wing across the plaza from the library.
✅ Digital Resources
- Libby, Hoopla, and Comics Plus will still be available to use. You can download their apps directly or download ours by searching Shelby County Public Library (IN) in your app store.
✅ Book Returns
- You may still return material via the book drops located behind the main building.
✅ Storytime
- Storytimes will continue in the Carnegie East Wing - Indiana Room.
✅ Genealogy & History Department
- All Genealogy services will be available.
✅ Newspapers, Puzzles, and Public Documents
- Newspapers, puzzles, and public documents will be available in our Computer Lab.
✅ Printing, Faxing, etc.
- Computer access, printing, wireless printing, scanning, faxing, laminating, and copying will all be available in our Computer Lab.
✅Meeting Rooms
- Meeting Rooms will still be accessible during this time.
✅ Friends of the Library Bookstore
- The bookstore will still be accessible during normal business hours.
❌ Late Material
- No fines or fees will be assessed during our closure.
❌ SCPL Materials
- Materials from the Shelbyville and Morristown branches will be inaccessible during the renovation.
❌ Other Programming
- Some programming may be paused or adjusted during this time. Check our Events Calendar for up-to-date information.
*closure dates and hours are subject to change
*closure dates and hours are subject to change
Contact us at support@sscpl.lib.in.us for any questions. We thank you for your patience during this time and hopefully things will progress quickly and smoothly so we can get you back to browsing our shelves.