Shelby County Public Library renovation underway schedule changes begin next week

The Shelby County Public Library is ready to begin renovation and rejuvenation – just in time for the holidays.

Work is slated to begin at the Velma Wortman Morristown branch on Monday, November 16. Shelving will be replaced and the building will get fresh paint and flooring. The branch will be closed to the public throughout the project and is expected to reopen on December 7.

The main library building in Shelbyville will be closed to the public as it begins a similar project on November 23. Not only will this mean new shelving and furniture – a new elevator and front door will be installed, as well.

The project will impact patrons until completion, but Carnegie East Wing (CEW) will remain open for Genealogy & History and Computer Services until 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 5 p.m. on Saturdays. During this time, books placed on hold can be picked up in the Computer Lab. Additionally, during the closure of the main building, story times will be in the Indiana Room at CEW at their usual times of 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, and1 p.m. on Thursdays.

The CEW Entrance B door recently has been replaced, but is no longer open for public use. An accessible entrance is located in the front of the building. Those who have booked meeting rooms will need to check in with the Computer Lab desk for assistance with access.

The current planned completion date for all work at the main building is December 4. For further information about the library’s facility improvements, call (317) 398-7121.

Additional library closings involving all buildings and branches include November 26-28, December 24-26, and from December 31 at 5 p.m. through January 3.