Family
Drop-in Crafts
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesStop in and make a bookmark for your summer reading.
Silly Safaris
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe ever-popular Silly Safaris live animal show will return to the Jay County Public Library on Monday, June 21 at 1:30 p.m. Starring RYAN the LION, this fun and educational show will give kids the chance to see live animals and hear about animals in fairy tales! Registration is required for this event. Call or... Read more »
Movie & Popcorn at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFree showing of Tom & Jerry and popcorn.
Movie at the Library- Luca
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome see Luca at the library on September 9 at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy this PG-rated movie and popcorn in the Community Room. Fun for the whole family; children must be accompanied by an adult. ‘Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, the original animated feature is a coming-of-age story about one young... Read more »
Outdoor Games in the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesA variety of outdoor games will be available to play inside the library.
Halloween-themed Take & Make Crafts
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHalloween-themed take and make crafts available on this day, for all ages, while supplies last!
Trick-or-Treat at the Library!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL will be participating in the Merchant Trick-or-Treat event on Friday, October 29th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Stop by the library for candy and treats for all ages!
Local Author Chele Denney Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesSaturday, October 30 @ 10:00 a.m. Meet children’s book author Michele Denney at the Jay County Public Library during a farm-themed story time on Saturday, October 30 @ 10:00 a.m. Chele will be reading her book The Secret Life of Mary the Librarian, and children will have an opportunity to participate in various cow and... Read more »
National Games Week at the Library!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesNational Games Week is the November 8 through 13 this year. Help us celebrate by stopping by the library during this week and play games that will be placed throughout the building. Bring some friends, or your family, and enjoy a wide variety of games to be able to play together for this all ages... Read more »
Children’s Book Week!
JCPL's Facebook Page 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCelebrate Children’s Book Week from November 8-14. Join the fun on the JCPL Facebook page, as we celebrate children’s books!
Family Story Kits available at the library!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAside from Thanksgiving, November is also home to National Writing and National Family Stories Month. To celebrate both occasions, we will be distributing Family Story Kits that will be available starting Monday, November 15. These kits will provide resources and materials to help you document your family's story. Included in the kits are writing and... Read more »
Paws & Pages
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesRegister your child for an opportunity to read to Sonny the Chihuahua, a certified therapy dog, on November 16. Held in the Community Room from 3:30-5:00 p.m., each participant/family may register for 10 minutes of reading and playtime with Sonny. Participants may bring their own books or read those provided by the library. Register by... Read more »