Adult
Red Cross Blood Drive
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesGive the gift of blood this season to those who need it most! There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 28 in the Community Room from 1-5:30 p.m. Everyone who gives blood will get a free t-shirt! You can sign up for your slot at redcrossblood.org.
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.
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 »
TCU- Drugs & Toxicology
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Monday, January 9 at 6 p.m. for a make-up session of True Crime University on the topic of drugs and toxicology. Warning: content discussed in these programs may be graphic in nature and disturbing to some, so only those 18 and older may attend. The goal of this program is to provide... Read more »
Parenting Pit-Stop Focus Group
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesParenting is hard, let’s talk about it! If you are a parent, please join us on Tuesday, January 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for this focus group parenting pit-stop to talk about parenting challenges and to give your input and feedback on community needs to help support you! Gas cards and dinner will be provided, with... Read more »
Making the Most of Your Garden Soil
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAttention gardeners or those who want to start growing your own food! Spring will be here before you know it, so now is the time to start thinking about prepping your garden! Join us on Thursday, January 12 at 6 p.m. where Purdue Extension’s Justin Curley will be teaching on how to properly soil test... Read more »
Winter Reading Challenge begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesRead and Build a Snowman! All ages are encouraged to participate in our Winter Reading Challenge from January 16 through February 25. All you have to do is read three books and write each title on the form provided, to build a snowman. Book suggestions will be provided on the back of the form if... Read more »
TCU- Arson & Explosives
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Monday, January 16 at 6 p.m. this month for our next session of True Crime University. January’s session topic is arson and explosives. Warning: content discussed in these programs may be graphic in nature and disturbing to some, so only those 18 and older may attend. The goal of this program is... 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.
Winter Take & Makes
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesWinter themed take and make activities will be available for all ages on Monday, January 23 while supplies last!
All About the Air Fryer
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDid you get a new Air Fryer for Christmas? Are you interested in getting one but aren’t sure how to use it? Curious what all you can make with one? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this program is perfect for you! Join us on Tuesday, January 24 at 2 p.m.... Read more »
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.