Summer Reading Challenge begins!

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

This summer, JCPL is challenging you to help us hit our community goal of reading 3,000 hours!  Summer reading will take place from June 5 through July 22 this year. ... Read more »

Chalk the Walk begins!

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

Create artwork on the library’s sidewalks this summer whenever you visit the library! Sidewalk chalk will be available at the front desk from June 5 - July 22 for kids... Read more »

Take & Makes- All Ages!

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

Monday, June 5, while supplies last   Preschool - 2nd Grade Take & Make Kits S’mores kits with summer fun activities   3rd-6th Grade Take & Make Kits Kool Aid... Read more »

Healthy Mixology

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

Summer is the perfect time for a refreshing drink and working on your health! But what if you’re bored of drinking the same plain water or wanting to try something... Read more »

Pop-Up Food Pantry

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

Thursday, July 27 will be the Pop-Up Food Pantry event at the library.  It will be held from 12-6 p.m. in the community room.  Any and all members of our... 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... Read more »

Family Fair Night at the Library

Jay County Public Library Parking Lot 315 N Ship St., Portland, United States

Come to the library’s parking lot on Thursday, June 15 between 5:00-7:00 p.m. and enjoy a petting zoo, homemade ice cream, outdoor games, and fun activities for the whole family!... Read more »

Family Film Friday!

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

Take a break from the heat this summer and join us on Friday, June 16 at 1 p.m. for an afternoon showing of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs! We... Read more »

Nailed It! Decorating Edition (Ages 13+)

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

Monday, June 19 Kid’s Challenge (ages 8-12), 3:30-4:30 PM Teen & Adult Challenge (ages 13+), 6:00-7:00 PM In Netflix’s Nailed It!, a baking competition show, contestants must bake and recreate... 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 on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m.  On April 17, we’ll be reading The Bookwoman’s Daughter by Kim Michelle Richardson. Anyone who... 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.