It’s Duck Hunting Season! During the week of November 1-6, a variety of plastic ducks will be hidden around the library. Children are encouraged to go duck hunting for a duck to take home with them, and bring it to the desk for a prize! One duck/prize per child please.
Story Time at the Jay County Public Library will be held on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room beginning September 14. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers.
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.
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
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
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
Mother Goose will be flying back to the library each Friday morning at 11:30 a.m. beginning September 10! Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes and movement. If school is not in session or is cancelled, Mother Goose will not be held.
National Games Week is the November 8 through 13 this year. Help us celebrate by stopping by the library during this week and play games that will be placed throughout the building. Bring some friends, or your family, and enjoy a wide variety of games to be able to play together for this all ages... Read more »
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 »
Story Time at the Jay County Public Library will be held on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room beginning September 14. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers.
Mother Goose will be flying back to the library each Friday morning at 11:30 a.m. beginning September 10! Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes and movement. If school is not in session or is cancelled, Mother Goose will not be held.
JCPL is showing love to our community by hosting a non-perishable food drive from October 18 – November 13. Everyone is welcome to bring in and donate non-perishable items that will be given to Community & Family Services Food Pantry in Portland. Special requests are canned meat and a variety of canned vegetables, although all... Read more »
Aside from Thanksgiving, November is also home to National Writing and National Family Stories Month. To celebrate both occasions, we will be distributing Family Story Kits that will be available starting Monday, November 15. These kits will provide resources and materials to help you document your family's story. Included in the kits are writing and... Read more »
Are you stressed about your family’s meal plan for the Holidays? Are you, or one of your family members or friends, a diabetic? Not sure how to make holiday food diabetic-friendly? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then this is a program that you will NOT want to miss! Join us... Read more »
Story Time at the Jay County Public Library will be held on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room beginning September 14. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers.
Register your child for an opportunity to read to Sonny the Chihuahua, a certified therapy dog, on November 16. Held in the Community Room from 3:30-5:00 p.m., each participant/family may register for 10 minutes of reading and playtime with Sonny. Participants may bring their own books or read those provided by the library. Register by... Read more »
Lawyers in Libraries will be held on Thursday, November 18 this month due to Thanksgiving. 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 be held at the... Read more »
Mother Goose will be flying back to the library each Friday morning at 11:30 a.m. beginning September 10! Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes and movement. If school is not in session or is cancelled, Mother Goose will not be held.
Are you feeling stressed about holiday shopping and trying to make sure that you get everyone on your list a gift? Not wanting to spend too much money and want something simple? Want to get someone a gift but wanting it to be more personal and not just store-bought? Let us help you at the... Read more »
Story Time at the Jay County Public Library will be held on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room beginning September 14. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers.
During Thanksgiving break, a Thanksgiving craft station for children will be available by the book sale shelf on Wednesday, November 24 from 9-4. On Friday, November 26 from 9-4, Legos will be available for play. Thanksgiving Challenge cards will be available to inspire children to make Thanksgiving theme Lego creations.
During Thanksgiving break, a Thanksgiving craft station will be available by the book sale shelf on Wednesday, November 24 from 9-4. On Friday, November 26 from 9-4, Legos will be available for play. Thanksgiving Challenge cards will be available to inspire children to make Thanksgiving theme Lego creations.
Story Time at the Jay County Public Library will be held on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room beginning September 14. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers.
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
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
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
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.
As technology evolves, scammers get more creative and inventive to get personal information and money. This online virtual class with the Purdue Extension office will teach you about how to avoid scams and protect your personal information. This class will be held on Zoom and registration is required. Please call the library to register. Want... Read more »
Mother Goose will be flying back to the library each Friday morning at 11:30 a.m. beginning September 10! Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes and movement. If school is not in session or is cancelled, Mother Goose will not be held.
This December, we are getting in the holiday spirit with a three-part Classic Christmas film series. Join us on the following dates to drink hot cocoa, eat cookies, and celebrate the season in a classical way. December 3, 2 p.m. Miracle on 34th Street December 14, 2 p.m. White Christmas December 22, 2 p.m. Charles... Read more »