Children
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.
Interactive STEM Studio
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesPurdue 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 »
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.
Lego Marble Race Tracks
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLet’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.
Children’s Book Author Visit
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin 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 »
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.
Halloween Take & Make Crafts
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHalloween Take & Make Crafts with activities will be available on Wednesday, October 19 for kids ages preschool through teen. Available while supplies last!
STEM Exploration
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids 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!
Creepy Crafts at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDrop 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 »
Lego Fun
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLegos 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!
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.
Trick-or-Treat at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome Trick-or-Treat at the library on Monday, October 31 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Books, candy, and bookmarks will be available for trick-or-treaters.