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Story and Fun Time
Story and Fun Time
Enjoy fun activities for preschool aged children and their caregivers at 10:00 am. The same story will be presented Monday and Tuesday. Choose which day works best for you!
4 events,
Story and Fun Time
Story and Fun Time
Enjoy fun activities for preschool aged children and their caregivers at 10:00 am. The same story will be presented Monday and Tuesday. Choose which day works best for you!
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.
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.
2 events,
Your Library Online
Your Library Online
Learn to use the online card catalog effectively to search, place holds, and keep a history. Learn how to use different library APPs that provide eBooks, eAudio, digital movies, and music.
JCPL Breakout: In Love with Homework?
JCPL Breakout: In Love with Homework?
Homework Love Dust has been sprinkled all over. Follow clues, unlock the boxes, and find the code to the Anti-Love Potion Activator and stop the Homework Madness! For grades 3 & up. Registration is required.
2 events,
Love Your Library Experience ends
Turn in your Love Your Library Experience punch cards by 8:00 pm to be entered into drawings for prizes.
Lego Challenge
Lego Challenge
Every Thursday, a building challenge will be offered. Take the challenge and start building. Creations will be on display for the week.
1 event,
Mother Goose
Mother Goose
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.
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Story and Fun Time
Story and Fun Time
Enjoy fun activities for preschool aged children and their caregivers at 10:00 am. The same story will be presented Monday and Tuesday. Choose which day works best for you!
2 events,
Story and Fun Time
Story and Fun Time
Enjoy fun activities for preschool aged children and their caregivers at 10:00 am. The same story will be presented Monday and Tuesday. Choose which day works best for you!
Let’s Move @ the Library: Walk Off the Pounds
Let’s Move @ the Library: Walk Off the Pounds
Get started walking with Leslie Sansone. Wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes.
1 event,
6 events,
Sr Tech at John Jay Center
An open lab session for those 55+ where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location
Sr. Tech at John Jay
An open lab session for those 55+ where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location
Sr. Tech at John Jay
An open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location
Sr Tech at John Jay
An open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location.
Sr Tech at John Jay
An open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location
Lego Challenge
Lego Challenge
Every Thursday, a building challenge will be offered. Take the challenge and start building. Creations will be on display for the week.
2 events,
Mother Goose @ Fiberfest
Mother Goose will be at Fiberfest at the Jay Community Center and NOT at the library today. Come have fun with Mother Goose.
Afternoon @ the Movies
Afternoon @ the Movies
Come to a free showing of "Ralph Breaks the Internet." Popcorn and water will be available. Children under 7 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
Story and Fun Time
Story and Fun Time
Enjoy fun activities for preschool aged children and their caregivers at 10:00 am. The same story will be presented Monday and Tuesday. Choose which day works best for you!
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 »
1 event,
Story and Fun Time
Story and Fun Time
Enjoy fun activities for preschool aged children and their caregivers at 10:00 am. The same story will be presented Monday and Tuesday. Choose which day works best for you!
0 events,
1 event,
Lego Challenge
Lego Challenge
Every Thursday, a building challenge will be offered. Take the challenge and start building. Creations will be on display for the week.
1 event,
Mother Goose
Mother Goose
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.
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
Story and Fun Time
Story and Fun Time
Enjoy fun activities for preschool aged children and their caregivers at 10:00 am. The same story will be presented Monday and Tuesday. Choose which day works best for you!
2 events,
Story and Fun Time
Story and Fun Time
Enjoy fun activities for preschool aged children and their caregivers at 10:00 am. The same story will be presented Monday and Tuesday. Choose which day works best for you!
Friends of the Library
Friends of the Library
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.
0 events,
1 event,
Lego Challenge
Lego Challenge
Every Thursday, a building challenge will be offered. Take the challenge and start building. Creations will be on display for the week.
1 event,
Mother Goose
Mother Goose
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.
1 event,
0 events,
3 events,
Building a Neighborhood
Building a Neighborhood
Drop in and work on this 3D art project. Supplies will be provided to make buildings and houses.
4 events,
Building a Neighborhood
Building a Neighborhood
Drop in and work on this 3D art project. Supplies will be provided to make buildings and houses.
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.
3 events,
Toons & Treats
Toons & Treats
Drop in an laugh along with some of your favorite cartoons. Donuts and juice will be provided. Children 7 and under must be supervised.
Creature Feature
Creature Feature
Come get your creep on with "Luis and the Aliens." Popcorn and water will be provided. Rated PG Children 7 and under must be supervised.
Breakout: March Madness
Breakout: March Madness
The latest edition of Breakout JCPL games. The theme is finding the lost tickets to get to the final playoffs. Breakout room is reset every half hour. Grades 3-8.
2 events,
Games for ALL
Games for ALL
Board games will be available for all to play. Come with friends or along and play with those who are here.
Science Stations
Science Stations
Visit the four different stations set up around the children's area and perform the activities independently. Supervised activity.
3 events,
Science Stations
Science Stations
Visit the four different stations set up around the children's area and perform the activities independently. Supervised activity.
Games for ALL
Games for ALL
Board games will be available for all to play. Come with friends or along and play with those who are here.
Family/Team BYOD Trivia
Family/Team BYOD Trivia
Trivia game will be held for families or teams who are interested. Answers will be submitted on smart phones, laptops, or tablets. Registration requested but not required.
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Story and Fun Time
Story and Fun Time
Enjoy fun activities for preschool aged children and their caregivers at 10:00 am. The same story will be presented Monday and Tuesday. Choose which day works best for you!
2 events,
Story and Fun Time
Story and Fun Time
Enjoy fun activities for preschool aged children and their caregivers at 10:00 am. The same story will be presented Monday and Tuesday. Choose which day works best for you!
Let’s Move @ the Library: Tai Chi & Qigong
Let’s Move @ the Library: Tai Chi & Qigong
Tai Chi and Qigong are gentle ways to reduce stress, control breathing, and increase flexibility and balance. Come in comfortable clothes.
0 events,
7 events,
Sr Tech at John Jay
An open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location.
Sr Tech at John Jay
An open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location
Sr. Tech at John Jay
An open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location
Sr. Tech at John Jay
An open lab session for those 55+ where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location
Sr Tech at John Jay Center
An open lab session for those 55+ where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location
Lego Challenge
Lego Challenge
Every Thursday, a building challenge will be offered. Take the challenge and start building. Creations will be on display for the week.
Mental Health Series: Understanding the Risk and Protection Factors in Mental Health
Mental Health Series: Understanding the Risk and Protection Factors in Mental Health
Gain a basic understanding of how personal history and current stress factors impact mental health. Registration requested 260-726-7890
1 event,
Mother Goose
Mother Goose
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.