Oh no, the Sanderson Sisters have been spotted in Jay County (someone must have lit the Black Flame Candle again!) In honor of the premiere of Hocus Pocus 2 and to kick off the Halloween season, we will be hosting our first experience event on Thursday, September 29. During the experience, you will get to... Read more »
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.
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 »
Join us on Monday, October 10 at 6 p.m. for Backyard Poultry 101! Keeping poultry (chickens, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, and turkeys) is becoming more popular. Whether you are already raising poultry and have questions, or are interested in learning how to do it, this program has something for everyone.
Have you ever wondered what the inside of a REAL haunted house looks like? This INTERACTIVE and extremely unique presentation does just that! Join us on Monday, October 24 at 6 p.m. as we welcome presenter and historian Curt Strutz to JCPL, as he takes us on a journey to the beyond. During this program, we will take... Read more »
Horror lovers, this one is for you! On Thursday, October 27 at 6 p.m., join us for a spine-chilling evening as Indiana author and Ball State graduate D.E. Westbrook III shares about his craft and love of writing classic horror and his process for creating epic scary stories. He will also be sharing the many... Read more »
JCPL is showing love to our community by hosting a non-perishable food drive again this year from November 1-22. Everyone is welcome to bring in and donate non-perishable items that will be given to the Trinity Church’s Food Pantry in Portland. All non-perishable food items are welcome. Join us in lending a hand and giving... Read more »
JCPL is launching a short story contest this November, in honor of National Novel Writing Month. (We hope to inspire you to write a novel someday, but want to get you started with something short for now!) To enter the contest, you will need to write a short story that includes your choice of any... Read more »
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.
Now that it is officially soup season and the holidays are quickly approaching, it is the perfect time to learn all about the Instant Pot and how it can help meet your cooking needs in a quick and easy way. Join us on Thursday, November 3 at 2 p.m. for our Instant Pot 101 and... Read more »