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Preschool Fun Time
Preschool Fun Time
Enjoy fun activities for preschool aged children and their caregivers at 10:00 am. It's a little more structured than our previous drop-in playtimes with a bit more action and movement than Story Time.
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Lego Brick Free Build
Lego Brick Free Build
Come use the library's bricks to build whatever you like. From time to time we'll even suggest an idea or two you can use to challenge yourself.
Hook & Needle Club
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
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Western Wednesday Movie
Western Wednesday Movie
Come to the Community Room at high noon to see Rio Lobo starring John Wayne.
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Iditarod Race Streaming Begins
See a live stream of the 2017 Iditarod Race at the library. We'll pick up the action at the library beginning Monday, March 6th.
Preschool Fun Time
Preschool Fun Time
Enjoy fun activities for preschool aged children and their caregivers at 10:00 am. It's a little more structured than our previous drop-in playtimes with a bit more action and movement than Story Time.
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Lego Brick Free Build
Lego Brick Free Build
Come use the library's bricks to build whatever you like. From time to time we'll even suggest an idea or two you can use to challenge yourself.
JayCPL Coupon Club
JayCPL Coupon Club
Learn about ways to save with coupons both paper and electronic. Bring any coupons with you that you would be willing to share. The meeting is in the Friends Room, just past the electronic gallery.
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Mother Goose & Me
Mother Goose & Me
A great time for those active toddlers and preschoolers. It gives them some structure but still includes lots of movement, song, dance, rhymes, and stories. Come have fun with Mother Goose.
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23andMe Genealogy Contest begins
Dig into your family history at the library and at the Jay County Historical Society & Museum. After you've done some research at each location you can enter our contest for a chance to win a 23andMe DNA kit. Attend one of the upcoming genealogy classes and get a bonus entry. The contest begins March... Read more »
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Preschool Fun Time
Preschool Fun Time
Enjoy fun activities for preschool aged children and their caregivers at 10:00 am. It's a little more structured than our previous drop-in playtimes with a bit more action and movement than Story Time.
Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
The regular monthly meeting of the library’s Board of Trustees is open to the public and held in the Community Room unless otherwise posted. The library is governed by a seven-member board, with members appointed by the Jay County Council, Jay County Commission, or Jay School Corporation. Members are appointed for four-year terms, serve without... Read more »
Cookbook Club
Cookbook Club
It's time for March Madness Snacks. Bring yours and the recipe to share, along with table service.
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Lego Brick Free Build
Lego Brick Free Build
Come use the library's bricks to build whatever you like. From time to time we'll even suggest an idea or two you can use to challenge yourself.
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Senior Tech Lab at John Jay Center
Senior Tech Lab at John Jay Center
Seniors: are you challenged by technology and new electronic devices? John Jay Center at the corner of Main and Meridian in downtown Portland offers an open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library.
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Mother Goose & Me
Mother Goose & Me
A great time for those active toddlers and preschoolers. It gives them some structure but still includes lots of movement, song, dance, rhymes, and stories. Come have fun with Mother Goose.
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Preschool Fun Time
Preschool Fun Time
Enjoy fun activities for preschool aged children and their caregivers at 10:00 am. It's a little more structured than our previous drop-in playtimes with a bit more action and movement than Story Time.
JayCPL Book Group
JayCPL Book Group
This month's selection is Sweetgirl by Travis Mulhauser. New members are always welcome!
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Lego Brick Free Build
Lego Brick Free Build
Come use the library's bricks to build whatever you like. From time to time we'll even suggest an idea or two you can use to challenge yourself.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Friends of the Library Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Friends who support the Jay County Public Library. Come early at 6:00 pm to help fold the newsletter and get the scoop on library news.
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Mother Goose & Me
Mother Goose & Me
A great time for those active toddlers and preschoolers. It gives them some structure but still includes lots of movement, song, dance, rhymes, and stories. Come have fun with Mother Goose.
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Intro to Genealogy
Intro to Genealogy
Dig into your family history. Get the basics of what records you should look for and how to document what you've found. Advance registration is requested.
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Spring Break Activities Start March 27th
Look for a week of free special activities for kids and teens and families during Spring Break starting March 27th and continuing through April 1st.
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DIY Iditarod Crafts
DIY Iditarod Crafts
The Iditarod Race has been on our minds all month, now drop in as you are able between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm to try some Iditarod themed crafts.
Genealogy Research @ your library Part I
Genealogy Research @ your library Part I
Discover the library's genealogy databases in this class. Bring your laptop or tablet to follow along. Advance registration is requested.
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Hook & Needle Club
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.