Last Day of Winter Reading Challenge!

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

Read 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 »

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.

A Celtic Concert @ JCPL!

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

Looking for something to do to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Join us on Tuesday, March 7 at 6 p.m. for a special Celtic-inspired concert at the library as we welcome violinist and guitar duo Emily Ann Thompson & Kel to perform at JCPL. Special refreshments will be provided by The Friends of the Jay County... Read more »

Survivor: Parent Edition

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

Parenting and caregiving are hard! We get that, so we wanted to offer you a space to come to the library and find support with other parents and caregivers who know what you’re going through! Please join us on Thursday, March 9 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. for an evening of support and discussion.  Dinner will be... Read more »

March Madness Bracket Competition

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

It’s March Madness time again, which means that it is also time for JCPL’s Basketball Bracket Competition! Brackets will be available starting March 13.  All brackets must be filled out and returned to JCPL by 12:00 PM on March 16, 2022. Complete your brackets the best you can and earn the chance to win a... 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 »

Raised Bed & Container Gardening

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

This month’s topic in our gardening series is all about how to plant and take care of either a raised bed or container garden. This form of gardening is growing in popularity and trending, so come learn all about it and get inspired! On Tuesday, March 14 at 6 p.m., Justin Curley from Purdue Extension... Read more »

Ag Week Take & Makes

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

Take & Make Crafts celebrating Ag Week will be available for all ages on Monday, March 20 while supplies last. These crafts and activities are provided by Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and celebrate agriculture in our area! Come grab an activity for spring break fun!

TCU: Forensic Documentation Examination

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

This month, TCU will be covering the topic of forensic documentation examination. This includes evidence that includes handwriting, contracts, identification cards, wills, titles, seals, bank checks, machine-generated documents, and more! It will be held on Monday, March 20 at 6 p.m.  Come learn about the different ways that documents can be questioned in court and... Read more »

Event Series Friends of JCPL

Friends of JCPL

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

Friends group will process newsletters at 6 p.m. and stay for the business meeting at 6:30.