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 »
Silly Safaris North Pole Animal Show
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome see a special Silly Safaris holiday show featuring live reindeer and other animals from the North Pole and also starring Santa’s Elf, Holidaisy! Two shows will be available on Monday, December 12 at 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. Please call or visit the library to register for either show, spots fill up fast!
Christmas Express Kids Shopping Experience
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesGive your children an opportunity to discover the joy of giving at one of two events! It is a chance for your child to “buy” a gift for 2 family members. To participate, each child must complete the activities required for each age group listed below. Once the child completes their activities, they will receive... Read more »
Christmas Express Kids Shopping Experience
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesGive your children an opportunity to discover the joy of giving at one of two events! It is a chance for your child to “buy” a gift for 2 family members. To participate, each child must complete the activities required for each age group listed below. Once the child completes their activities, they will receive... Read more »
All Aboard the Christmas Express
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesSanta and Mrs. Claus are coming to the library on the Christmas Express and want you to join them! On Monday, December 19 from 5:00-7:00 p.m., the young and young-at-heart are invited to meet the Clauses and take an actual train ride outside the library (weather permitting). A variety of Christmas activities and games will... Read more »
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 »
Lego Play!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLegos will be available to play with in the children’s area on the following days: Thursday, January 12 from 3:30-7:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26 from 3:30-7:00 p.m.
Winter Reading Challenge begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesRead and Build a Snowman! All ages are encouraged to participate in our Winter Reading Challenge from January 16 through February 25. All you have to do is read three books and write each title on the form provided, to build a snowman. Book suggestions will be provided on the back of the form if... Read more »
Lego Play!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLegos will be available to play with in the children’s area on the following days: Thursday, January 12 from 3:30-7:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26 from 3:30-7:00 p.m.
Winter Take & Makes
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesWinter themed take and make activities will be available for all ages on Monday, January 23 while supplies last!
Lego Play!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLegos will be available to play with in the children’s area on the following days: Thursday, January 12 from 3:30-7:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26 from 3:30-7:00 p.m.