Family
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 »
Holiday Take & Make Crafts
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHoliday-themed Take & Make Crafts will be available for ALL AGES at the library starting December 4, while supplies last!
Santa Visits the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJump-start your family’s holiday spirit by stopping by the library on December 13, any time between 5 and 7 p.m. Children will get to sit on Santa’s lap, meet Mrs. Claus, and even Santa’s reindeer! Stick around to decorate reindeer cookies and create your own ornament. You will not want to miss this family-friendly, holiday... Read more »
Gingerbread Man Scavenger Hunt
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThere is a Gingerbread Man loose in the library and we need your help catching him! Visit the front desk to start your scavenger hunt throughout the library to see if you can find where the sneaky Gingerbread Man is hiding. Once you find him, bring your completed scavenger hunt map to the front desk... Read more »
Gingerbread Slime
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn December 20, anywhere from 4-6 p.m., children are invited to stop by the Community Room at the library to make gingerbread slime! There will be a hot cocoa bar, as well. All ages are welcome to this come-and-go, family-friendly, holiday event!
Gingerbread Man Scavenger Hunt
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThere is a Gingerbread Man loose in the library and we need your help catching him! Visit the front desk to start your scavenger hunt throughout the library to see if you can find where the sneaky Gingerbread Man is hiding. Once you find him, bring your completed scavenger hunt map to the front desk... Read more »
Movie at the Library- Jungle Cruise
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us for a showing of Disney’s Jungle Cruise. Refreshments will be provided. The movie is rated PG-13 for intense action violence and innuendo.
Board Games in the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn December 29, there will be board games set up throughout the library all day!
Merry Movie-Thon
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesWrap up the holiday season and test out your movie-watching endurance by joining us for our Merry Movie-Thon! We will be showing A Charlie Brown Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas back to back. Refreshments will be provided.
Paws & Pages
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesPaws & Pages is back in 2022! Register your child for an opportunity to read to Sonny the Chihuahua, a certified therapy dog. Held in the Community Room on January 13 from 3:30-5:00 p.m., each participant will have 15 minutes of reading and playtime with Sonny. Participants may bring their own books or read those... Read more »