Family
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 »
Bunny Bingo
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome join the fun on April 18 at 6 p.m., as we celebrate Easter with Bunny Bingo! There will be multiple rounds with prize winning opportunities, including the Grand Prize... Read more »
Bookopoly Reading Challenge
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesBookopoly Reading Challenge! June 6 through July 23 Do you love monopoly and love reading? Get the best of both in JCPL’s Bookopoly Challenge for all ages this summer at... Read more »
Silly Safaris
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMonday, June 6, 1:30 p.m. AND 3:00 p.m. The ever-popular Silly Safaris live animal show will return to the Jay County Public Library on Monday, June 6 with TWO shows... Read more »