Adult
No Fines Week!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThere will be no fines on overdue library materials from February 21 through February 26, due to our JCPL Loves Its Community Month!
Heart Health
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTo celebrate American Heart Month in February, Amanda Bullion from Purdue Extension will be teaching about heart health! This program will give vital information about how to best care for your heart, including talking about food swaps, what questions to ask your doctor, and we will even get to taste-test some heart healthy foods!
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.
Starting Seeds Indoors
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThis event has been rescheduled! It will now be held on March 7 at 6 p.m. Join us as Heather Caldwell—Purdue Extension educator of Fayette County—comes all the way to JCPL to teach us about the benefits of starting your flower and vegetable seeds indoors when preparing for gardening season. During this program, we will... Read more »
Lawn Care 101
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesGet prepared for mowing and lawn season on Thursday, March 10 at 6 p.m., as we host Jay County Purdue Extension Educator and lawn expert Justin Curley! He will be presenting on all topics about lawn care, including best practices, feeding, maintenance and upkeep, and more! Bring your questions and personal experiences with your lawn... Read more »
March Madness Bracket Competition
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesIt’s March Madness time again, which means that it is also time for JCPL’s Basketball Bracket Competition! Brackets will be available starting March 14 through March 17. All brackets must be filled out and returned to JCPL by 12:00 PM on March 17, 2022. Complete your brackets the best you can and earn the chance... Read more »
Board of Trustees
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe 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 »
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.
Outdoor Games for Spring Break
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesYearning for warm weather this Spring Break? JCPL’s got your back! Outdoor games will be available to play inside the library March 21 through 26, in the children’s area. Imagination required to create sunshine and green grass.
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
Women’s Self-Defense
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMonte Shrack from the Jay County Sherriff’s Department is leading a basic women’s self-defense class on March 22 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the Community Room. The class is designed to teach the true reality of women’s self-defense. It teaches simple, practical, effective, and sound techniques for self-defense. It will also teach self-awareness that... Read more »
Brain Health & Memory
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on March 29 at 6 p.m. for a Brain Health & Memory discussion with Purdue Extension’s Amanda Bullion. The first ten people to register will receive a free pre-made Memory Kit! JCPL’s Adult Services Librarian, Hannah, will also show you the tools and give you ideas that you will need to make different... Read more »