Western Wednesday Movie

Come to the Community Room at high noon to see Rio Lobo starring John Wayne.

Iditarod Race Streaming Begins

See a live stream of the 2017 Iditarod Race at the library. We'll pick up the action at the library beginning Monday, March 6th.  

JayCPL Coupon Club

Learn about ways to save with coupons both paper and electronic. Bring any coupons with you that you would be willing to share. The meeting is in the Friends Room,... Read more »

Cookbook Club

It's time for March Madness Snacks. Bring yours and the recipe to share, along with table service.

Senior Tech Lab at John Jay Center

John Jay Center 101 S Meridian St, Portland, IN, United States

Seniors: are you challenged by technology and new electronic devices? John Jay Center at the corner of Main and Meridian in downtown Portland offers an open lab session where you... Read more »

JayCPL Book Group

This month's selection is Sweetgirl by Travis Mulhauser. New members are always welcome!      

Friends of the Library Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Friends who support the Jay County Public Library. Come early at 6:00 pm to help fold the newsletter and get the scoop on library news.

Intro to Genealogy

Dig into your family history. Get the basics of what records you should look for and how to document what you've found. Advance registration is requested.

Genealogy Research @ your library Part I

Discover the library's genealogy databases in this class. Bring your laptop or tablet to follow along. Advance registration is requested.

Writers Guild

Get into writing shape. Let's do some writing prompt exercises.    

Hook & Needle Club

Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.