Family
Valentine Craft Celebration
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe crafting opportunity for children this month will be at our Valentine Craft Celebration! This will be held on Thursday, February 10 from 3:30-5:00 in the Community Room. This come-and-go... 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. Held in the Community Room on February 21 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., each participant... Read more »
Last Day of Winter Reading Challenge!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLast day to turn in bookmarks or log sheets for the Winter Reading Challenge to be entered into the drawing for gift cards!
Puzzle Collaborative Art Project
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesBlank puzzle pieces will be available in the children’s area from March 21 to March 26, for children to create their own artwork. After Spring Break, the puzzle pieces will... Read more »
Outdoor Games for Spring Break
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesYearning for warm weather this Spring Break? JCPL’s got your back! Outdoor games will be available to play inside the library March 21 through 26, in the children’s area. Imagination... Read more »
Movie & Cookies
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome watch Clifford: The Big Red Dog in the Community Room on March 22 at 2 p.m. and enjoy cookies while you watch. Movie is rated PG for impolite humor,... Read more »
STEM Exploration
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids in grades 3-6 are invited to come to the Community Room and try out 3-D printing and pens, coding, computer aided design, and engineering provided by Purdue Extension during... Read more »
STEM Exploration
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids in grades 3-6 are invited to come to the Community Room and try out 3-D printing and pens, coding, computer aided design, and engineering provided by Purdue Extension during... Read more »
National Library Week
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesApril 4 through 9 is National Library Week! This year’s theme is “Connect with Your Library.” Stay tuned for various Facebook postings, free popcorn on April 4 to kick off... Read more »
Paws & Pages
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesPatrons may register their child for an opportunity to read to Sonny the Chihuahua, a certified therapy dog on April 7. Held in the Community Room from 3:30-5:00 p.m., 15... Read more »
Find an Easter Egg at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDuring the week of April 11-16, Easter eggs will be hidden around the library, and children are invited to come find one and bring it to the library circulation desk... Read more »
Family Easter Celebration
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCelebrate Easter on Friday, April 15 at 10 a.m. in the Community Room with stories, egg decorating, and Easter activities! This fun, educational event is held in collaboration with the... Read more »