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Friendly Friday
Friendly Friday
Join the Friends of the Jay County Public Library on the first Friday of the month from 2-4 p.m. inside the library to sign-up to become a Friend, learn about all of the fun and exciting things the Friends are planning, find out how you can get involved and help out, chat about the annual book... Read more »
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Giant Games in the Library
Drop by JCPL during fair week, July 8-13, to take a break from the heat and play with a variety of giant games throughout the library. We will have a list of what is available and where it is located in the building! Games will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
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Bubble Magic Show w/ Meadow Perry
Bubble Magic Show w/ Meadow Perry
JCPL is very excited to host the talented bubble artist and magician, Meadow Perry for two shows on Monday, July 15—4-5 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.! Meadow Perry is a Magician, Bubble Artist, and Actress who creates breathtakingly beautiful magic out of thin air. Discover true wonder with soap bubbles, as she takes the rules of... Read more »
Bubble Magic Show w/ Meadow Perry
Bubble Magic Show w/ Meadow Perry
JCPL is very excited to host the talented bubble artist and magician, Meadow Perry for two shows on Monday, July 15—4-5 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.! Meadow Perry is a Magician, Bubble Artist, and Actress who creates breathtakingly beautiful magic out of thin air. Discover true wonder with soap bubbles, as she takes the rules of... 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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DIY Fairy Gardens
DIY Fairy Gardens
Do you believe in fairies? If so, please come join us for our Fairy Garden craft night! The program will begin with a brief presentation on the history of fairies, then you will be set free to create your very own magical fairy garden! No real plants will be used, so your fairy garden will... 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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DIY Fairy Gardens
DIY Fairy Gardens
Do you believe in fairies? If so, please come join us for our Fairy Garden craft night! The program will begin with a brief presentation on the history of fairies, then you will be set free to create your very own magical fairy garden! No real plants will be used, so your fairy garden will... Read more »
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Writing Contest ends!
All ages are invited to participate in JCPL’s writing contest this summer, which will take place June 3-July 20. Kids who have completed grades K-8 may write a short comic strip for a chance to win a prize! First place winners will receive their own writing kits. Second and third place will receive prizes as... Read more »
Adventures of the Traveling Bookworm ends!
JCPL is excited to welcome the newest addition to our staff this summer—our library bookworm, Willa Worma! Each week of our summer reading program, June 3-July 20, Willa Worma will be adventuring around the parks of Jay County to read her favorite books and hang out with her friends. She wants you to follow along... Read more »
Book Adventure Challenge ends!
Let’s go on a reading adventure as a community! From June 3-July 20, JCPL is challenging you to help us reach a community goal of reading 300,000 minutes (or 5,000 hours) this summer! When we reach our goal, we will celebrate with free popcorn and cookies at the library from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.... Read more »
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A Night for the Swifties, JCPL-Style
A Night for the Swifties, JCPL-Style
Calling all Swifties ages 13 and up! Join us on Tuesday, July 23 from 5-7 p.m. for a very special open-house style night, as we travel through the Eras all over the library together. There will be themed refreshments, crafts, activities, music, goodie bags, and more! This will be an ultimate fan experience that you... 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 »
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Pop-Up Food Pantry Donation Drive
JCPL is excited to announce the return of our Pop-Up Food Pantry! Our second annual one-day pantry will take place on Thursday, August 1 from 12-6 p.m. in the Community Room at the library. In the meantime, we are asking for and accepting non-expired canned food and non-perishable food item donations to help stock the... Read more »