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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
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“How to Eat a Book” Escape Room
“How to Eat a Book” Escape Room
This Escape Room is based on the children’s book, “How to Eat a Book” by Mrs. And Mr. MacLeod. This program is for children grades K-6 and will be held in the Community Room on Thursday, February 27 from 3:50-6:50 p.m. There will be two separate rooms running at one time. One room will be... Read more »
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
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Magnetic Blocks and Straw Builders
Magnetic Blocks and Straw Builders
Magnetic Blocks and Straw Builders will be available to play with in the children’s area of the library on Thursday, March 6 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, March 26 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Mother Goose
Mother Goose
Mother Goose will be flying to the library on Friday mornings at 11:15 a.m. March 7 through May 23. Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes, and movement. If Jay Schools are not in session, Mother Goose will not be held.
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Chilled Artistry: Cover Redesign Contest ends!
January 20 to March 8, come to the library to pick up an entry form and additional information to be able to enter our winter-themed cover art contest. Redesign the cover of your favorite book and winterize it. This is an opportunity for serious artists of various ages to submit artwork for a chance to... Read more »
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
1 event,
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
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Seussville
Seussville
Parents, bring your children to the Jay County Public Library on Thursday, March 13 between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday! Plant and take home a “Truffula Seed,” make an Oobleck stress ball, enjoy snacks, play games, and so much more! Have you ever visited JCPL for a family event? “If... Read more »
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Let Them Eat Pi(e)
Let Them Eat Pi(e)
All ages are welcome to join us to celebrate Pi Day on Friday, March 14 at 3:14 p.m.! For one hour (or until supplies last), grab a slice of pie and learn about the history of the number pi.
Mother Goose
Mother Goose
Mother Goose will be flying to the library on Friday mornings at 11:15 a.m. March 7 through May 23. Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes, and movement. If Jay Schools are not in session, Mother Goose will not be held.
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
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Story Seekers Book Club
Story Seekers Book Club
Thursdays, January 23, February 20, March 20, and April 17 Calling all readers in grades 4, 5, or 6! Join the Story Seekers Book Club at the Jay County Public Library! We will be reading through the book Sherlock Society by James Ponti. Sign up by January 13 to receive a free copy of the... Read more »
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Slime, Squish, & Splatter
Slime, Squish, & Splatter
It’s texture time at the library! We are starting off Spring Break with a program where kids can dive into a variety of sensory crafts using clay, slime, shaving cream, and more. This is a come-and-go event on Friday, March 21 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. in the Community Room for children of all ages, so bring... Read more »
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Ag Week Take & Makes
Take & make crafts celebrating Ag Week will be available for ALL AGES on Monday, March 24, while supplies last. These crafts and activities are provided by the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and celebrate agriculture in our area. Come grab an activity for spring break fun!
Thank a Farmer
Stop by the children’s area during spring break (March 24-28) and write or draw in a card to thank local farmers for their hard work! Cards will be delivered to local farming families after spring break.
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Thank a Farmer
Stop by the children’s area during spring break (March 24-28) and write or draw in a card to thank local farmers for their hard work! Cards will be delivered to local farming families after spring break.
Mission Expl-OREO-ation
Mission Expl-OREO-ation
JCPL and the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. are excited to invite you to the library on Tuesday, March 25 from 5-7 p.m., for a fun and OREO-filled family night during Spring Break! During this fully-immersive, educational, and exploratory program, attendees will get to taste test and rate their favorite Oreo flavors, learn about the... Read more »
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Thank a Farmer
Stop by the children’s area during spring break (March 24-28) and write or draw in a card to thank local farmers for their hard work! Cards will be delivered to local farming families after spring break.
Magnetic Blocks and Straw Builders
Magnetic Blocks and Straw Builders
Magnetic Blocks and Straw Builders will be available to play with in the children’s area of the library on Thursday, March 6 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, March 26 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Thank a Farmer
Stop by the children’s area during spring break (March 24-28) and write or draw in a card to thank local farmers for their hard work! Cards will be delivered to local farming families after spring break.
Cars Interactive Movie
Cars Interactive Movie
Join us on Thursday, March 27 from 5-7 p.m. in the community room for an interactive experience of a Pixar favorite: CARS! Enjoy themed snacks and activities while watching the movie. Please call or visit the front desk to register for this program! Hope to see you there!
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Thank a Farmer
Stop by the children’s area during spring break (March 24-28) and write or draw in a card to thank local farmers for their hard work! Cards will be delivered to local farming families after spring break.
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
1 event,
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
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Make Your Own Treasure
Make Your Own Treasure
Help us celebrate Earth Day with recycling art! Create something unique and wonderful from preexisting items like magazines, plastic water bottles, tin cans, egg cartons, and more! Come to the library on Thursday, April 3 from 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Kids in grades 1-6 are welcome! Be sure to sign up, space... Read more »
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Mother Goose
Mother Goose
Mother Goose will be flying to the library on Friday mornings at 11:15 a.m. March 7 through May 23. Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes, and movement. If Jay Schools are not in session, Mother Goose will not be held.