Children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. September 20 through December 6.
Oh no, the Sanderson Sisters have been spotted in Jay County (someone must have lit the Black Flame Candle again!) In honor of the premiere of Hocus Pocus 2 and to kick off the Halloween season, we will be hosting our first experience event on Thursday, September 29. During the experience, you will get to... Read more »
Families can drop by the Community Room at the library on Monday, October 3 anytime from 5:30-7:00 p.m. for an opportunity to make their own miniature apple pie, make pumpkin and apple-themed crafts, and participate in apple and pumpkin STEM activities. Join us for this fun-filled fall event!
Children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. September 20 through December 6.
Purdue Extension 4-H & JCPL host an interactive STEM Studio at the library on the first Wednesday of each month. The event is free for youth in grades 3-6, will be held in the Community Room from 3:00-4:30 pm, and registration is required. Students will learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math through a... Read more »
Children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. September 20 through December 6.
Let’s have fun with Legos! Build a marble race track with Legos and pool noodles on Thursday, October 13 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Fall-themed Lego build challenge cards will be available or you can make your own Lego creations in this come-and-go event. Snacks will be provided.
Join local author Donna Haggenjos and illustrator Stephen McClung as they share their children’s book Oaks, the Mighty Tree on Saturday, October 15 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. This family event will begin with a reading of the story, followed by cookies and interactive fall activities for children. Children will have a chance to make a leaf... Read more »
Children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. September 20 through December 6.
Halloween Take & Make Crafts with activities will be available on Wednesday, October 19 for kids ages preschool through teen. Available while supplies last!
Kids in grades 3-6 are invited to come to the Jay County Public Library Community Room on Thursday, October 20 from 2-4 p.m. and try out 3-D printing and pens, coding, computer aided design, and engineering provided by Purdue Extension during this come & go, hands-on opportunity. No registration required. Snacks will be provided!
Drop by the library anytime from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, October 21 to enjoy some creepy craft-making! In preparation for Halloween, we will have a station where you can color your own trick-or-treating bag, a monster cookie decorating station, and you will be able to learn how to build an LED circuit to... Read more »
Legos will be available in the children’s area of the library on Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fall Lego build challenge cards will be available to spark your creativity!
Children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. September 20 through December 6.
JCPL is showing love to our community by hosting a non-perishable food drive again this year from November 1-22. Everyone is welcome to bring in and donate non-perishable items that will be given to the Trinity Church’s Food Pantry in Portland. All non-perishable food items are welcome. Join us in lending a hand and giving... Read more »
JCPL is launching a short story contest this November, in honor of National Novel Writing Month. (We hope to inspire you to write a novel someday, but want to get you started with something short for now!) To enter the contest, you will need to write a short story that includes your choice of any... Read more »
Children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. September 20 through December 6.
Purdue Extension 4-H & JCPL host an interactive STEM Studio at the library on the first Wednesday of each month. The event is free for youth in grades 3-6, will be held in the Community Room from 3:00-4:30 pm, and registration is required. Students will learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math through a... Read more »