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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
Financial Question Appointments
Financial Question Appointments
Have questions about your finances or about money in general? Need help planning to get out of debt? Need a professional to guide you on how to improve your credit? All of these questions and more can be answered during these free, 15-minute appointments on Monday, February 24 between 4:30 and 5:45 p.m. with First... Read more »
Financial Foundations: Prevent Identity Theft
Financial Foundations: Prevent Identity Theft
JCPL is excited to announce our new partnership with First Financial to bring you a five-part financial wellness and foundations series with one of their financial wellness specialists, Brad Harsha. Your identity is your most important asset and protecting it should be your highest priority. During this second class on Monday, February 24 at 6... Read more »
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
Adult Puzzle Team Competition
Adult Puzzle Team Competition
Calling all adult puzzle lovers! We have a new challenge for you, as we host our first ever Puzzle Team Competition event on February 25 from 5-7:30 p.m. Teams will have a chance to compete against each other by putting together the same 300-piece puzzle within 2.5 hours. Whichever team either completes the puzzle the... Read more »
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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 »
“How to Eat a Book” Escape Room
“How to Eat a Book” Escape Room
This Escape Room is based on the children’s book, “How to Eat a Book” by Mrs. And Mr. MacLeod. This program is for children grades K-6 and will be held in the Community Room on Thursday, February 27 from 3:50-6:50 p.m. There will be two separate rooms running at one time. One room will be... Read more »
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Adult & Teen Winter Reading Challenge ends!
The Adult & Teen Winter Reading Challenge is back for 2025! Any adult or teen who wants to participate is welcome to pick up a challenge card from the library any time between January 13 and March 1 and must complete a minimum of 4 spaces on the card to complete the challenge. Participants are... Read more »
Teen Mental Health Awareness Spotlight begins!
March 1-31, there will be a special interactive display for Teen Mental Health Awareness month. All teens (ages 13-17) are invited to come hang out in the teen area of the library where there will be books to check out, free resources, fun activities to participate in throughout the teen area, as well as take... Read more »
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
Be Heart Smart: Know Your Numbers
Be Heart Smart: Know Your Numbers
JCPL and Purdue Extension are partnering for our new multi-session Be Heart Smart series for individuals who want to learn more about preventing heart disease by making heart-healthy lifestyle changes. This program will teach participants how to monitor risk factors for heart disease and how to make simple changes to their daily routine to improve... Read more »
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
Beyond the Mainstream: Indie Authors Speak
Beyond the Mainstream: Indie Authors Speak
JCPL is excited to announce a new series focused on spotlighting independent authors who have published works worth reading! Join us for our first session on Tuesday, March 4 at 6 p.m., where we are welcoming David Fierst to the library for a talk about his book, Hidden Disgrace: Revealing the Distress Signals Covered by... Read more »
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Club 55+ Top O’ the Mornin’ Irish Celebration
Club 55+ Top O’ the Mornin’ Irish Celebration
Seniors (aged 55+) are invited to come to the library on Thursday, March 6 from 10-11 a.m. for a fun Irish-themed morning. We will be making foam clover wreaths, painting a shamrock-shaped sun catcher, and enjoying Irish Tea with Shamrock Shortbread cookies. Registration is required, so call or visit the library to reserve your spot... Read more »
Magnetic Blocks and Straw Builders
Magnetic Blocks and Straw Builders
Magnetic Blocks and Straw Builders will be available to play with in the children’s area of the library on Thursday, March 6 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, March 26 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Mother Goose
Mother Goose
Mother Goose will be flying to the library on Friday mornings at 11:15 a.m. March 7 through May 23. Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes, and movement. If Jay Schools are not in session, Mother Goose will not be held.
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Chilled Artistry: Cover Redesign Contest ends!
January 20 to March 8, come to the library to pick up an entry form and additional information to be able to enter our winter-themed cover art contest. Redesign the cover of your favorite book and winterize it. This is an opportunity for serious artists of various ages to submit artwork for a chance to... Read more »
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
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 »
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
Crafts & Clovers: Adult Crafting Night
Crafts & Clovers: Adult Crafting Night
Join us on Tuesday, March 11 at 6 p.m. for the next session in our adult crafting series! This month, we will be getting in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with fun refreshments, and by making clover-themed photo art and a wooden “lucky” shamrock decorative banner for the upcoming holiday. Bring your friends and have... Read more »
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Seussville
Seussville
Parents, bring your children to the Jay County Public Library on Thursday, March 13 between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday! Plant and take home a “Truffula Seed,” make an Oobleck stress ball, enjoy snacks, play games, and so much more! Have you ever visited JCPL for a family event? “If... Read more »
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Let Them Eat Pi(e)
Let Them Eat Pi(e)
All ages are welcome to join us to celebrate Pi Day on Friday, March 14 at 3:14 p.m.! For one hour (or until supplies last), grab a slice of pie and learn about the history of the number pi.
Mother Goose
Mother Goose
Mother Goose will be flying to the library on Friday mornings at 11:15 a.m. March 7 through May 23. Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes, and movement. If Jay Schools are not in session, Mother Goose will not be held.
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March Madness Bracket Competition begins!
It’s that time of year again and our annual March Madness bracket competition is back! You may complete brackets to enter the competition for men’s, women’s, or both! Brackets will be available on Monday, March 17 and need to be filled out and turned back into the library by 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 20... Read more »
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
Craft Swap Night
Craft Swap Night
Hey Jay County, let’s update our craft supplies by trading items at our first Craft Swap Night! Bring your unused craft supplies (these can be previously opened, but we ask that they are in good condition) to the library anytime March 7-14. Then, join us for our Swap Night on Monday, March 17 from 5-7... Read more »
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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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
Friends of JCPL
Friends of JCPL
Friends group will process newsletters at 6 p.m. and stay for the business meeting at 6:30.
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March Madness Bracket Competition ends!
It’s that time of year again and our annual March Madness bracket competition is back! You may complete brackets to enter the competition for men’s, women’s, or both! Brackets will be available on Monday, March 17 and need to be filled out and turned back into the library by 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 20... Read more »
Story Seekers Book Club
Story Seekers Book Club
Thursdays, January 23, February 20, March 20, and April 17 Calling all readers in grades 4, 5, or 6! Join the Story Seekers Book Club at the Jay County Public Library! We will be reading through the book Sherlock Society by James Ponti. Sign up by January 13 to receive a free copy of the... Read more »
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Slime, Squish, & Splatter
Slime, Squish, & Splatter
It’s texture time at the library! We are starting off Spring Break with a program where kids can dive into a variety of sensory crafts using clay, slime, shaving cream, and more. This is a come-and-go event on Friday, March 21 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. in the Community Room for children of all ages, so bring... Read more »
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Thank a Farmer
Stop by the children’s area during spring break (March 24-28) and write or draw in a card to thank local farmers for their hard work! Cards will be delivered to local farming families after spring break.
Ag Week Take & Makes
Take & make crafts celebrating Ag Week will be available for ALL AGES on Monday, March 24, while supplies last. These crafts and activities are provided by the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and celebrate agriculture in our area. Come grab an activity for spring break fun!
Teen Crafternoon
Teen Crafternoon
Are you a teen (age 13-17) who needs to get out of the house for a bit and stretch your creative muscles during Spring Break? Drop by the library on Monday, March 24 from 2-4 p.m. to color socks with fabric markers, disco ball-ify an item, and decorate cupcakes, while watching the movie classic Shrek... Read more »
Financial Question Appointments
Financial Question Appointments
Have questions about your finances or about money in general? Need help planning to get out of debt? Need a professional to guide you on how to improve your credit? All of these questions and more can be answered during these free, 15-minute appointments between 4:30 and 5:45 p.m. with a First Financial wellness specialist.... Read more »
Financial Foundations: Budgeting
Financial Foundations: Budgeting
We are continuing our five-part financial wellness and foundations series on Monday, March 24 at 6 p.m. Budgeting doesn't have to be a bad word! A rock-solid budget gives you peace of mind and the chance to grow your savings. The best part? You don't need to give up the things you enjoy to do... Read more »
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Thank a Farmer
Stop by the children’s area during spring break (March 24-28) and write or draw in a card to thank local farmers for their hard work! Cards will be delivered to local farming families after spring break.
Mission Expl-OREO-ation
Mission Expl-OREO-ation
JCPL and the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. are excited to invite you to the library on Tuesday, March 25 from 5-7 p.m., for a fun and OREO-filled family night during Spring Break! During this fully-immersive, educational, and exploratory program, attendees will get to taste test and rate their favorite Oreo flavors, learn about the... Read more »
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Thank a Farmer
Stop by the children’s area during spring break (March 24-28) and write or draw in a card to thank local farmers for their hard work! Cards will be delivered to local farming families after spring break.
Magnetic Blocks and Straw Builders
Magnetic Blocks and Straw Builders
Magnetic Blocks and Straw Builders will be available to play with in the children’s area of the library on Thursday, March 6 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, March 26 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Thank a Farmer
Stop by the children’s area during spring break (March 24-28) and write or draw in a card to thank local farmers for their hard work! Cards will be delivered to local farming families after spring break.
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 »
Cars Interactive Movie
Cars Interactive Movie
Join us on Thursday, March 27 from 5-7 p.m. in the community room for an interactive experience of a Pixar favorite: CARS! Enjoy themed snacks and activities while watching the movie. Please call or visit the front desk to register for this program! Hope to see you there!
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Thank a Farmer
Stop by the children’s area during spring break (March 24-28) and write or draw in a card to thank local farmers for their hard work! Cards will be delivered to local farming families after spring break.
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Teen Mental Health Awareness Spotlight ends
March 1-31, there will be a special interactive display for Teen Mental Health Awareness month. All teens (ages 13-17) are invited to come hang out in the teen area of the library where there will be books to check out, free resources, fun activities to participate in throughout the teen area, as well as take... Read more »
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
Planning Your Garden
Planning Your Garden
It’s that time of year again to start planning for your spring and summer gardens. Join Jay County Purdue Extension’s Emily Kring on Monday, March 31 at 6 p.m., as she teaches us about what we should consider planting to make our gardens fruitful and successful. Please register for this class by calling or visiting... Read more »
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