Family
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamily 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 »
How to Grow a Carrot Cake
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome to the library on Thursday, April 10 from 5-7 p.m. for a fun, come-and-go family activity and learn about growing carrots and making carrot cake! Children will learn how to plant carrot seeds, will make a mug carrot cake, decorate their cake, and experience other fun carrot-themed activities. This program is in partnership with... Read more »
Free Seed Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to announce our new free seed library, in partnership with Jay County Farm Bureau Inc., Jay County Purdue Extension, Jay County Health Department, and Jay County Soil & Water Conservation District. Beginning on Monday, April 14, ALL AGES are welcome to visit our seed library table and choose up to FIVE different... Read more »
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamily 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 »
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamily 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 »
Magnetic Blocks & Legos
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMagnetic Blocks and Legos will be available to play with in the children’s area on Thursday, April 17 from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Family Easter Celebration
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCelebrate Easter on Good Friday, April 18 with egg decorating, crafts, and an Easter-themed snack! Kids will have a chance to learn about chickens and egg production too in this fun, educational event which will be held in collaboration with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and Minnich Farms. There will be two sessions to... Read more »
Family Easter Celebration
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCelebrate Easter on Good Friday, April 18 with egg decorating, crafts, and an Easter-themed snack! Kids will have a chance to learn about chickens and egg production too in this fun, educational event which will be held in collaboration with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and Minnich Farms. There will be two sessions to... Read more »
Magnetic Blocks & Legos
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMagnetic Blocks and Legos will be available to play with in the children’s area on Thursday, April 17 from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Rapunzel & Flynn’s Enchanted Celebration
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLive your dream! Hurry through the forest and come to an enchanted, come-and-go party for children and their families on Thursday, April 24. Meet Rapunzel and Flynn and take pictures with them! Come early for face painting and hair braiding. Visit the Snuggly Duckling corner to make a Viking hat, lantern, and satchel. Enjoy a... Read more »
Mother’s Day Craft
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMothers, bring your children in for a craft in the children’s area at JCPL. Be sure to stop by the front desk to enter the raffle to win a beautiful flower for Mother’s Day! The raffle and the craft will start Monday, May 5, and end Friday, May 9. Raffle winner will be contacted before... Read more »
How to Grow Salsa
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesStop by the library on Thursday, May 8 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. for a fun and educational family experience learning about salsa! Plant your own pepper and tomato plants, make some salsa, learn how to make a mini-greenhouse for herbs, and make some tortilla chips. Registration is requested, but walk-ins welcome. Please call or visit the... Read more »