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Story Trail #2 begins!
Come back to the library for a second story trail that will be available from June 26 - July 8. This interactive sensory experience for kids and families will feature children’s book Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming. Come find out if the rabbits will eat Mr. McGreely’s vegetable garden! A small prize will be... Read more »
A Magical Afternoon with C. R. Ryan
A Magical Afternoon with C. R. Ryan
Join us for a magic-filled afternoon, as JCPL welcomes C.R. Ryan back to the library on Monday, June 26, at 2 p.m. for his family-friendly magic show! This is an event that will excite all ages. Registration is required and space is limited.
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Summer Story Time Fun!
Summer Story Time Fun!
Join us in the Community Room for stories followed by activities on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., June 6 through June 27. This one-hour program is recommended for children ages 8 and under. All Summer Time Story Fun programs will be held at the library. June 6 - Around the World - Travel to different countries... Read more »
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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KiPS
KiPS
Ready to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program sponsored by the Jay County Public Library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2023-2024 and who will be attending any Jay County school may be registered for this program. KiPS will be... Read more »
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Eat Your Science
Eat Your Science
On Thursday, June 29 from 5-7 p.m., please join us for an educational AND tasty science-themed family night. As you visit each station throughout the library, you will be able to participate and explore a wide variety of different science experiments and demonstrations that feature edible ingredients. This is a unique family experience where you... Read more »
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Star-Spangled Fun Drop-In
Star-Spangled Fun Drop-In
Bring your family to enjoy making a hamburger craft, your own festive snacks, an exciting science experiment, and play in a corn sensory play area in this come-and-go event on Monday, July 3, from 2-4 p.m.
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KiPS
KiPS
Ready to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program sponsored by the Jay County Public Library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2023-2024 and who will be attending any Jay County school may be registered for this program. KiPS will be... Read more »
Interactive STEM Studio
Interactive STEM Studio
Purdue Extension 4-H & JCPL host an interactive STEM Studio at the library on the first Wednesday of each month. The event is free for youth in grades 3-6, will be held in the Community Room from 3:00-4:30 pm, and registration is required. Students will learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math through a... Read more »
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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
Chef University
Chef University
Kids, do you love to cook? Then come to the library this summer, and learn some new cooking skills! Kids who have completed grades 3-6 are invited to sign up for interactive cooking classes with Purdue Extension’s Amie Carpenter this summer. A parent/guardian or adult caregiver is required to attend. You can sign up for... Read more »
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Paws & Pages
Paws & Pages
Register your child for an opportunity to read to a certified therapy dog on Friday, June 9 and on Friday, July 7. Held in the Community Room from 10:00-11:00 a.m., each child or family will have 15 minutes of reading and playtime with the dog. Participants may bring their own books or read those provided... Read more »
Fear Factor: Edible Edition Drop-In
Fear Factor: Edible Edition Drop-In
Teens and Adults: 13+ Are you an adventurous eater and up for a challenge? If so, drop into the library on Friday, July 7 from 2-4 p.m. for an ultimate challenge to see if you can handle our taste test of creepy, crawly, gross, sticky, and other interesting foods! This program is NOT for the... Read more »
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Story Trail #2 ends!
Come back to the library for a second story trail that will be available from June 26 - July 8. This interactive sensory experience for kids and families will feature children’s book Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming. Come find out if the rabbits will eat Mr. McGreely’s vegetable garden! A small prize will be... Read more »
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Books in the Barn
Books in the Barn
Sunday, July 9 at 2:00 PM in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: pigs) Tuesday, July 11 at 10:00 AM in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: rabbits) Bring your preschool aged children (ages 3-8) to the Jay County 4-H Fair for Books in the Barn! Each family will leave with a copy... Read more »
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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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Books in the Barn
Books in the Barn
Sunday, July 9 at 2:00 PM in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: pigs) Tuesday, July 11 at 10:00 AM in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: rabbits) Bring your preschool aged children (ages 3-8) to the Jay County 4-H Fair for Books in the Barn! Each family will leave with a copy... Read more »
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KiPS
KiPS
Ready to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program sponsored by the Jay County Public Library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2023-2024 and who will be attending any Jay County school may be registered for this program. KiPS will be... Read more »
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Chef University
Chef University
Kids, do you love to cook? Then come to the library this summer, and learn some new cooking skills! Kids who have completed grades 3-6 are invited to sign up for interactive cooking classes with Purdue Extension’s Amie Carpenter this summer. A parent/guardian or adult caregiver is required to attend. You can sign up for... Read more »
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Adult Cookie Crawl
Adult Cookie Crawl
Calling all cookie bakers AND taste testers! On July 17 from 5-7:30 p.m., JCPL will be hosting its first Adult Cookie Crawl! We need your help for two different categories: bakers and judges. If you like to bake and want to enter to be part of the Baker’s Dozen (13 bakers) competition group, you will... 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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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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KiPS
KiPS
Ready to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program sponsored by the Jay County Public Library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2023-2024 and who will be attending any Jay County school may be registered for this program. KiPS will be... Read more »
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Clifford’s Pawsome Party!
Clifford’s Pawsome Party!
Come meet Clifford at the library on Thursday, July 20 from 5-7 p.m. In addition to visiting with Clifford, children will have a chance to meet a certified therapy dog, play games, do a scavenger hunt, enjoy sweet treats, and make crafts in this come-and-go family event. Come join us for a bone-fide good time... Read more »
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Chalk the Walk ends!
Create artwork on the library’s sidewalks this summer whenever you visit the library! Sidewalk chalk will be available at the front desk from June 5 - July 22 for kids and families to take outside and enjoy drawing throughout the summer.
Summer Reading Challenge ends!
This summer, JCPL is challenging you to help us hit our community goal of reading 3,000 hours! Summer reading will take place from June 5 through July 22 this year. When we reach our goal, the library will donate $1,000 that will be used to purchase food to give away to our community for our... Read more »
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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.
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