Velma Wortman Morristown Branch
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; Sunday, closed
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Monday Afternoons
Learn recipes and try tasty snacks! Every Monday after school, stop by and enjoy a snack and learn tips to make tasty treats yourself!
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Morristown Calendar of Events
Find events for the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch of the Shelby County Public Library listed here.
Click the Calendars to see a larger PDF view and program descriptions.
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Ken Jewell Literary Society
4 pm, Tuesday, October 8
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KJLS 2024 Monthly Book Selections
The Ken Jewell Literary Society has announced its Monthly Book Selections for 2024.
Anyone who wants to read the book and attend the meeting for discussion are welcome to pick up the month’s book at the Circulation Desk at the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch.
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Morristown Calendar of Events
Find events for the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch of the Shelby County Public Library listed here.
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Book Club After Dark
Thursday, October 10 at 6:30 pm
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DIY Essential Oils
Join LaDonna each month to craft a new essential oil product.
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Cold Read Competition
Read aloud with no preparation! Who will have the best performance? Prizes to win!
Morristown Has Much to Offer Its Patrons. Check out the Library!
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KJLS 2024 Monthly Book Selections
The Ken Jewell Literary Society has announced its Monthly Book Selections for 2024.
Anyone who wants to read the book and attend the meeting for discussion are welcome to pick up the month’s book at the Circulation Desk at the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch.
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Youth Services
Morristown offers a robust program for youth, from babies and toddlers to teens and tweens. Dive in to see what the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch and its staff has to offer!
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Storytimes at Morristown
Storytimes at Morristown are loaded with fun for kids of all ages! Every storytime is adapted to fit the attendee ages and needs. We read, we laugh, we sing and dance!
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Morristown Calendar of Events
Find events for the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch of the Shelby County Public Library listed here.
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Morristown Seed Library
Check out our Seed Library, “borrow” some seeds to grow flowers, fruits, or vegetables, then share the bounty.
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Literacy Council
Want to support your local library? Join Morristown Literacy Council meetings. The council was instrumental in bringing the library to town.
Next meeting will be on Monday, Jan. 19 at 7 pm in the library.
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Morristown Branch History
Velma Wortman Morristown Branch owes much to Velma Wortman herself and the Morristown Literacy Council. Read the history of how the Morristown branch of the Shelby County Public Library came into being.
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Book Recommendations / Requests
Not finding a book you want? Do our stacks not house materials you crave? Absolutely must have that niche romance novel? Or that newest manga series? Let us know so we can get it! Give us all the details!
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Velma Wortman Morristown Branch
Situated on Main Street in Morristown, Indiana, this former bank proudly stores fiction, nonfiction, games, crafts, wifi, and more. We are more than happy to share these library riches!
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Front Entrance
Open the front door to the library and you are greeted by books and old bank vault.
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Info and Circulation Desk
Questions? Ask the staff member here. Return books and check out new books here, too.
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Public Computers
Computers are available for the public to use, but you must have a library card. They are free to receive.
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Coffee Corner
Enjoy your coffee, water, or soda in this cozy corner as you read.
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Welcome to the Library
Our favorites sayings on cozy pillows make us happy.
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Old Bank Vault
The Velma Wortman Morristown Branch occupies the former Morristown bank. These ornate vault doors illustrate the building’s former life.
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Kids Love the Vault!
Children love to tour the vault! Check with a staff member at the Circulation Desk to set up a tour of the Vault.
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Art and Reading
Join art and reading contests sponsored by the Morristown branch. We love art. We definitely love reading!
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Children's Play Area
The Children’s Play Area is colorful and bright with a wide variety of books. Morristown branch recently received a large gift and purchased more than 60 board books for babies and toddlers. We have a great selection for all ages. Let us know what else you would like.