Shelby County Public Library is hosting an Open Mic Night in the outdoor plaza, 57 W. Broadway St., on Monday, September 16 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm.

All ages of performers and attendees are welcome. Visit the front desk to sign up early, or hold off and secure a performance time that evening. Each slot has a two-song maximum, but multiple open slots to continue sharing tunes may be available. Participants will showcase their musical talent on the gazebo stage in the plaza; the event will be canceled with inclement weather.

In 2017, Blue River Community Foundation awarded the library a $150,000 Ignite Grant to install a community plaza between the main library building and its annex, Carnegie East Wing. The finished project includes a gazebo that is wired for electricity, has lights under the roof and below the stage, and offers a hookup for a microphone. A color-changing fountain, benches, and patio tables with umbrellas make this an ideal spot to sit and enjoy library events.

Performers including Colton Chapman, Scot Shrader, Trent Moss & the Fairland Ramblers - now called Trent Moss Band - Black Belt Jones, Hungrytown, the Moon Cave Ramblers, the Squirrel Hillbillies, and many more have taken the stage in the plaza since its completion in 2018.

Shelby County Public Library offers a wide array of programs for adults, teens, and children: story times, book discussions and author visits, how-to programs, and entertainment events such as this one.

For further information about Open Mic Night, call the library at (317) 398-7121.