Local Author Chele Denney Story Time

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Saturday, October 30 @ 10:00 a.m. Meet children’s book author Michele Denney at the Jay County Public Library during a farm-themed story time on Saturday, October 30 @ 10:00 a.m.  Chele will be reading her book The Secret Life of Mary the Librarian, and children will have an opportunity to participate in various cow and... Read more »

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.

National Games Week at the Library!

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

National Games Week is the November 8 through 13 this year. Help us celebrate by stopping by the library during this week and play games that will be placed throughout the building. Bring some friends, or your family, and enjoy a wide variety of games to be able to play together for this all ages... Read more »

Event Series Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

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 »

Last day of Lend a Hand, Give a Can Drive!

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

JCPL is showing love to our community by hosting a non-perishable food drive from October 18 – November 13.  Everyone is welcome to bring in and donate non-perishable items that will be given to Community & Family Services Food Pantry in Portland.  Special requests are canned meat and a variety of canned vegetables, although all... Read more »

Family Story Kits available at the library!

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Aside from Thanksgiving, November is also home to National Writing and National Family Stories Month. To celebrate both occasions, we will be distributing Family Story Kits that will be available starting Monday, November 15. These kits will provide resources and materials to help you document your family's story. Included in the kits are writing and... Read more »

Healthy Holidays

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Are you stressed about your family’s meal plan for the Holidays? Are you, or one of your family members or friends, a diabetic? Not sure how to make holiday food diabetic-friendly? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then this is a program that you will NOT want to miss! Join us... Read more »

Event Series JCPL Book Club

JCPL Book Club

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

The JCPL Book Club meets at 7 on the 3rd Monday of each month.  New members are always welcome.

Lawyers in Libraries

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Lawyers in Libraries will be held on Thursday, November 18 this month due to Thanksgiving. 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 be held at the... Read more »

Gifts on a Budget

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Are you feeling stressed about holiday shopping and trying to make sure that you get everyone on your list a gift? Not wanting to spend too much money and want something simple? Want to get someone a gift but wanting it to be more personal and not just store-bought? Let us help you at the... Read more »