Children
Tabby Tuesdays
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States*Tabby Tuesdays Tuesday mornings, 10:00-11:00 a.m., June 7 - July 12 Register your child for an opportunity to read to a cat from the Midwest Pet Refuge! Held on Tuesday mornings from June 7 - July 12 from 10-11 a.m., each session will be 15 minutes long to allow for reading and playtime with the... Read more »
Story Time at the Fair
Farmer's Building @ Jay County FairgroundsFor Story Time at the Fair meet in the Farmer's Building at the Jay County Fairgrounds! Tuesday, July 12 @ 2:30 p.m. - Story Time followed by 4-H and carnival theme activities! Thursday, July 14 @ 10:00 a.m. - Collaborative Story Time with Mrs. MacDonald and Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc.
KiPS (Kindergarten Prep School)
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesReady to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the Fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program sponsored by the Jay County Public Library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2022-2023 and who will be attending any Jay County school may be registered for this program. KiPS will be... Read more »
Story Time at the Fair
Farmer's Building @ Jay County FairgroundsFor Story Time at the Fair meet in the Farmer's Building at the Jay County Fairgrounds! Tuesday, July 12 @ 2:30 p.m. - Story Time followed by 4-H and carnival theme activities! Thursday, July 14 @ 10:00 a.m. - Collaborative Story Time with Mrs. MacDonald and Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc.
Edible Book Cake Contest
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesWanted: book lovers and bakers! Whether you are a professional baker or an amateur, enter to compete in our Edible Book Cake Contest on Monday, July 18 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m! Based off of the International Edible Book Contest, we will be hosting our first ever edible book competition. It’s simple: choose a book... Read more »
KiPS (Kindergarten Prep School)
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesReady to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the Fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program sponsored by the Jay County Public Library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2022-2023 and who will be attending any Jay County school may be registered for this program. KiPS will be... Read more »
Harry Potter Night
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all muggles! Whether you are a long-time fan or just becoming one, join us on Thursday, July 21 from 5-7 p.m. at the library for a unique Harry Potter fandom experience! Upon your arrival at the library, you will get sorted into your house. Then, you can visit the Great Hall in the Community... Read more »
Brainstormers & Explorers Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us in the Community Room for stories followed by a variety of activities. This one-hour program is recommended for children ages 8 and under. All Brainstormers & Explorers Story Times will be held at the library except for Story Times at the Fair on Tuesday, July 12 at 2:30 PM & Thursday, July 14... Read more »
Movie at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome see The Bad Guys movie in the Community Room on Thursday, September 8 at 4 p.m. Movie is rated PG for action and rude humor.
Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesChildren 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.
Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesChildren 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.
Hocus Pocus Experience
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOh 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 »