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Free JCPL Merch Day
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFree JCPL Merch Day- A limited-edition JCPL color changing stadium cup will be given out to any patron who checks something out on Friday, September 12, while supplies last.
Sip and Strum: An Acoustic Coffeehouse Concert with A. J. Wetzel
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to welcome renowned singer/songwriter A. J. Wetzel for a free acoustic concert night at the library for adults (18+) on Monday, September 15. From small town Indiana, Wetzel grew up on rock-n-roll and country music. Influenced by songwriters like Bruce Springsteen and Bob Seger to Sturgill Simpson and Tyler Childers, A. J.... Read more »
JCPL Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe 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!
Friends of JCPL
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFriends group will process newsletters at 6 p.m. and stay for the business meeting at 6:30.
Sweet Treat Day
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesSweet Treat Day- End the final week of our campaign by getting a free cookie at the library on Wednesday, September 24 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., while supplies last.
Lawyers in Libraries
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLawyers 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 »
Repurposing Your Fall Decor
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesGet ready to roll up your sleeves and breathe new life into your autumn decorations! This fun, interactive workshop on September 30 at 6 p.m., taught by Emily Kring from Jay County Purdue Extension, will show you how to creatively reuse your fall decor through various methods: reusing, composting, preserving seeds, and more. Whether you're... Read more »
Friends of JCPL Pizza Hut Eat’N Earn Fundraiser
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLove pizza and want to support a good cause? Join the Friends of JCPL for a dinner night out at Pizza Hut on October 1. During the window of 4-8 p.m., visit the Friends of JCPL booth that will be set up at Pizza Hut to receive a fundraiser flyer to turn in when ordering... Read more »
Get Crafty, Swifties!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLove Taylor Swift and fun crafts and activities? If you said yes, we have the perfect drop-in program for you for all things Taylor. Drop-by the Community Room in the library from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, October 2 to make some Taylor-themed crafts and do some fun activities for this all-age friendly program! No registration... Read more »
Sourdough 101
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesIt’s back! Due to high demand, JCPL is excited to announce another session of Sourdough 101 with Janel Franks from Purdue Extension Blackford County! Come to the library on Tuesday, October 7 at 6 p.m. to learn all about sourdough and receive a free starter, while supplies last. We will also be raffling off a... Read more »
Scooby-Doo Bingo Night
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids and families are invited to the library’s Community Room on Thursday, October 9. Enjoy playing a few rounds of bingo as time allows, and snack on some Shaggy subs, Scooby snacks, and sip on some groovy juice! Participants will try to win a variety of prizes including a Scooby-Doo blanket, Scooby-Doo checkers, or maybe... Read more »
Scooby-Doo Bingo Night
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids and families are invited to the library’s Community Room on Thursday, October 9. Enjoy playing a few rounds of bingo as time allows, and snack on some Shaggy subs, Scooby snacks, and sip on some groovy juice! Participants will try to win a variety of prizes including a Scooby-Doo blanket, Scooby-Doo checkers, or maybe... Read more »