Large Games & Activities!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThroughout 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
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling 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 »
Family Game Kits
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamily Game kits will be available to pick up on Monday, June 9, while supplies last. Pick up a kit with supplies and fun game ideas to enjoy playing together this summer with your family. One kit per family please.
Father’s Day Take & Make Craft & Raffle
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDads, bring your children to pick up a craft bag located in the children’s section at JCPL. Be sure to stop by the front desk to enter the raffle to win a grilling-themed prize basket! The craft will be available starting Monday, June 9, while supplies last. The raffle will run from Monday, June 9... Read more »
Tiny Art Experience
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us at the library for a tiny art experience on June 16 in the Community Room from 1:30-3:30 p.m.! Make miniature 3-D art galleries and miniature collages, paint on mini canvases, and draw on little post-it notes! You’ll get the chance to showcase some of your artwork at the program and mingle with other... Read more »
Bookmobile Pop-Up: Portland Pizza Hut
Portland Pizza Hut 1502 N Meridian St., Portland, INSummer 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 »
JCPL Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe 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!
Bright Science Show with Wonderlab
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Tuesday, June 17 at 1:30 p.m., come to the Community Room and experience an illuminating exploration of a form of energy we can see: LIGHT! We’ll discover what light is made of and the science behind the surprising ways it’s generated. This engaging demonstration features brightly colored flames, cool glowing liquids, bizarre fluorescent materials,... Read more »
Friends of JCPL
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFriends group will process newsletters at 6 p.m. and stay for the business meeting at 6:30.
KiPS
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesReady 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 »
Blueberry Bash with Children’s Author Shannon Anderson
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome meet Indiana Author Shannon Anderson at our Blueberry Bash on Thursday, June 19 from 5-7 p.m., presented in partnership by JCPL, the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc., and Purdue Extension Jay County. During this event, families will have an opportunity to hear Shannon read her books and purchase one if they would like. Shannon... Read more »
Silly Safaris
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe popular Silly Safaris live animal show will return to the Jay County Public Library on Monday, June 23 with two shows at 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Starring Hummingbird Hailey, this fun and educational show will give kids the chance to see live animals and the colors of nature! Registration is required. Sign up... Read more »