Shelby County Public Library continues to fight winter-related issues, announcements

Friday, January 19, 2024 at 5:48 AM

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Friday's forecast calls for windy conditions and dropping temperatures with scattered snow showers.

Forecast highs are in the teens but wind chills drop below zero later in the day and near -15 degrees early Saturday.

Additional snow showers are possible on Saturday with highs in the teens. Both Saturday and Sunday mornings will be near zero.

The Shelby County Public Library has been battling issues since the winter weather established itself with extreme cold earlier this week. The Shelbyville main library branch was closed again Friday. Early in the week a heating issue closed the library and now the main facility is closed due to a water leak through the ceiling that flooded adult services.

The Carnegie East Wing Annex will be open Friday until 5 p.m. If patrons need help, they may go to Carnegie East Wing at 33 W. Broadway, and they will serve everyone as much as we are able.

Patrons may contact the library through Facebook, Instagram, and X at @myshelbylibrary from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone calls will be answered at 317-398-7121.

The Velma Wortman Morristown Branch - Shelby County Public Library will open with normal hours.

In other weather-related news, the Shelby County Emergency Management Agency along with the Shelby County Health Department will open the Emergency Warming Shelter in the Brinson Building at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. It will open at 6 p.m. Friday and will stay open until noon on Sunday.

They are still in need for volunteers (males) with assisting at the shelter. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check. Please contact the EMA office at 317-392-6308 for more information.

The Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry stop this weekend was cancelled due to the anticipated cold this Saturday morning. They will attempt to reschedule for January 27.

The Shelby County Cancer Association Thrift Store is closed Friday.

Shelby Senior Services Horizon Center and office is closed Friday.

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