Shelby County Public Library

Shelbyville was one of 1,419 communities to receive a $10,000 grant from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie to build a public library. An old graveyard was chosen as the library site as the land had reverted back to the city after a church had relocated. The sum of $1,000 was pledged for the library's yearly support. There have been four additions to the original building, the most recent renovation and expansion project was completed in 2008. This project added a two-story addition of 5,500 sq.ft. to the west side of the building, which brings the total space of the building to 22,000 sq.ft. This new addition has been utilized for public use.

Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie to build a public library.