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Large Games & Activities!
Throughout the summer, there will be a variety of large games and fun activities for kids to enjoy on the children’s side of the library!
Superhero Reading League
Calling all superheroes and readers! Join JCPL on a reading adventure for all ages, June 2-July 19! Pick up a reading log on or after June 2 and color in a bubble for each 10 minutes that you read this summer. On the back of the sheet, complete at least one hero task for your... Read more »
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Coloring Contest #2
For three weeks this summer, JCPL will be holding coloring contests! There will be two age groups: Ages 5-9 and Ages 10-13. Coloring pages will be available on Mondays at the beginning of each contest week at the circulation desk. You may submit one entry per child, per contest. Kids must color in the page... Read more »
Books in the Barn
Books in the Barn
Monday, June 30 @ 10 AM Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: sheep) Tuesday, July 1 @ 10 AM Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: goats) Bring your children ages 3-8 to the Jay County 4-H Fair for Books in the Barn! Each family will leave with a copy of the book we read, thanks... Read more »
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Books in the Barn
Books in the Barn
Monday, June 30 @ 10 AM Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: sheep) Tuesday, July 1 @ 10 AM Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: goats) Bring your children ages 3-8 to the Jay County 4-H Fair for Books in the Barn! Each family will leave with a copy of the book we read, thanks... Read more »
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KiPS
KiPS
Ready to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program presented by the Jay County Public Library and sponsored by The Portland Foundation, Jay Schools, and the library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2025-2026 and who will be attending any school... Read more »
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Club 55+: Beginning Genealogy
Club 55+: Beginning Genealogy
July’s Club 55+ meeting will be held in the Indiana Room on Thursday, July 3 from 10-11 a.m., as we get an introduction to the library’s version of Ancestry.com and learn the basics of how to use the information in the room. Participants will get a family tree to fill out, an opportunity to use... Read more »
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Stranger Things @ JCPL: An Interactive Scavenger Hunt Experience
Stranger Things @ JCPL: An Interactive Scavenger Hunt Experience
A new gate to the Upside Down has opened at the library, and strange things are happening. You must solve the mystery, navigate Hawkins and the Upside Down, and ultimately face Vecna to prepare for the final season of Stranger Things. This fun program on Monday, July 7 is a major mash-up of a scavenger... Read more »
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KiPS
KiPS
Ready to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program presented by the Jay County Public Library and sponsored by The Portland Foundation, Jay Schools, and the library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2025-2026 and who will be attending any school... Read more »
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Community Hero Celebration
Community Hero Celebration
“Heroes are made by the path they choose, not the powers they are graced with.” — Iron Man Superheroes assemble! Come celebrate our community heroes with an outdoor family fun program on Thursday, July 10 from 5-7 p.m. Held in partnership with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc., this program will give families a chance... Read more »
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Coloring Contest #3
For three weeks this summer, JCPL will be holding coloring contests! There will be two age groups: Ages 5-9 and Ages 10-13. Coloring pages will be available on Mondays at the beginning of each contest week at the circulation desk. You may submit one entry per child, per contest. Kids must color in the page... Read more »
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Enchanted Book Gardens
Enchanted Book Gardens
Come for a calm and relaxing hour on Tuesday, July 15 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m., and turn an ordinary book into a miniature magical habitat, similar to a fairy garden. Refreshments will be provided. For ages 3rd grade and up, including teens. Sign up is required. Call or visit the library to sign... Read more »
Enchanted Book Gardens
Enchanted Book Gardens
Come for a calm and relaxing hour on Tuesday, July 15 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m., and turn an ordinary book into a miniature magical habitat, similar to a fairy garden. Refreshments will be provided. For ages 3rd grade and up, including teens. Sign up is required. Call or visit the library to sign... Read more »
Bookmobile Pop-Up: Redkey Health Fair
Bookmobile Pop-Up: Redkey Health Fair
Summer Reading Road Trip: Bookmobile Pop-Up Events JCPL is excited to announce the return of our summer bookmobile that will be out on the road at several stops during June & July! During our appearances, you can visit us at the bookmobile to check out and return materials, register or renew your library card, learn... Read more »
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KiPS
KiPS
Ready to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program presented by the Jay County Public Library and sponsored by The Portland Foundation, Jay Schools, and the library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2025-2026 and who will be attending any school... Read more »
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End of Summer Bluey Party
End of Summer Bluey Party
Let’s end summer at JCPL on a fun note and celebrate Bluey-Style! On Thursday, July 17 from 5-7 p.m., let’s celebrate all things Bluey! Meet Bluey and take pictures! Play keepy uppy, dress up as grannies, and complete an obstacle course. Make Bluey slime, a Bluey piggy bank, and your own Bluey mask. Snack on... Read more »
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JCPL Book Club
JCPL Book Club
The JCPL Book Club meets on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. On April 17, we’ll be reading The Bookwoman’s Daughter by Kim Michelle Richardson. Anyone who loves to read may join!
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Lawyers in Libraries
Lawyers in Libraries
Lawyers in Libraries will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Participants will be able to speak with an attorney through a video conferencing system about topics such as divorce, custody, guardianship, tenant-landlord issues, bankruptcy, debt collection, estates, or immigration. The service is free, confidential, and will... Read more »
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JCPL’s Pop-Up Food Pantry & JCHD’s Back-to-School Bash
JCPL’s Pop-Up Food Pantry & JCHD’s Back-to-School Bash
JCPL is excited to announce the return of our Pop-Up Food Pantry event, in partnership with American Structurepoint, Tyson Foods, the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and the Friends of the Jay County Public Library, on July 31 from 3-6 p.m. in the Community Room. Any and all members of our community will be able... Read more »