Community Comfort Resources at the Library
The Shelby County Public Library offers several items for personal hygiene, cleanliness, warmth, infants, etc. for our community free of charge, no questions asked.
- Items are donated and are not always guaranteed to be available.
- Items are available at the Adult circulation desk or in the bathrooms located in Adult Services or outside of Youth Services.
- Individual items or to-go bags are available.
Donations are always welcome. Help us help our community.
Items that may be available (and items we are looking for donations of) include, but are not limited to:
| Shampoo | Socks (new & unopened) | Toilet Paper |
| Conditioner | Hand Warmers | Tissues |
| Body Wash | Chapstick | Laundry Detergent |
| Toothpaste | Flushable Wipes | Hoodies/Sweatshirts |
| Toothbrushes | Hats (Unused) | Underwear (new & unopened) |
| Dental Floss | Gloves | Diapers (adult & infant) |
| Soap (dish and body) | Scarfs | Baby Formula |
| Deodorant | Tampons | Baby Supplies (not clothing/toys) |
| Shaving Cream | Sanitary Pads | Combs & Hairbrushes |
| Razors (by request only) | Lotion | Phone Chargers |
The Shelby County Public Library provides 24/7 access to NaloxBoxes outside of the following locations:
- Computer Lab (33 W. Broadway St., Plaza Entrance, Shelbyville)
- Three Crows (26 W. Broadway St., Shelbyville)
- Morristown Branch (127 E. Main St., Morristown)
NaloxBoxes contain Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strips (FTS) for pickup and use without any personal interactions needed.
NaloxBoxes are provided by Overdose Lifeline to help provide harm prevention resources to help you or your loved ones avoid the negative effects of substance abuse.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - 988
Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, the caring counselors at the Lifeline are here for you. You are not alone.
The Shelby County Public Library is a proud member of the Unite Us network, an expansive care network integrating health providers, health plans, government agencies, and community organizations.
Although we are not licensed mental health professionals or social workers we will do our best to provide you contact information to these services and help you get the assistance that you need.