Family
‘Write the Holidays’ Short Story Contest Ends!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is launching a short story contest this November, in honor of National Novel Writing Month. (We hope to inspire you to write a novel someday, but want to get you started with something short for now!) To enter the contest, you will need to write a short story that includes your choice of any... Read more »
Cookies & Canvas for Kids!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. is teaming up with JCPL for Cookies & Canvas on Thursday, December 1 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Recommended for elementary-age children, this fun experience will include stories, painting, an agricultural lesson, and of course, cookies! A parent/caregiver is encouraged to attend to help each child as... Read more »
Silly Safaris North Pole Animal Show
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome see a special Silly Safaris holiday show featuring live reindeer and other animals from the North Pole and also starring Santa’s Elf, Holidaisy! Two shows will be available on Monday, December 12 at 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. Please call or visit the library to register for either show, spots fill up fast!
Christmas Express Kids Shopping Experience
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesGive your children an opportunity to discover the joy of giving at one of two events! It is a chance for your child to “buy” a gift for 2 family members. To participate, each child must complete the activities required for each age group listed below. Once the child completes their activities, they will receive... Read more »
Christmas Express Kids Shopping Experience
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesGive your children an opportunity to discover the joy of giving at one of two events! It is a chance for your child to “buy” a gift for 2 family members. To participate, each child must complete the activities required for each age group listed below. Once the child completes their activities, they will receive... Read more »
All Aboard the Christmas Express
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesSanta and Mrs. Claus are coming to the library on the Christmas Express and want you to join them! On Monday, December 19 from 5:00-7:00 p.m., the young and young-at-heart are invited to meet the Clauses and take an actual train ride outside the library (weather permitting). A variety of Christmas activities and games will... Read more »
Parenting Pit-Stop Focus Group
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesParenting is hard, let’s talk about it! If you are a parent, please join us on Tuesday, January 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for this focus group parenting pit-stop to talk about parenting challenges and to give your input and feedback on community needs to help support you! Gas cards and dinner will be provided, with... Read more »
Lego Play!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLegos will be available to play with in the children’s area on the following days: Thursday, January 12 from 3:30-7:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26 from 3:30-7:00 p.m.
Winter Reading Challenge begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesRead and Build a Snowman! All ages are encouraged to participate in our Winter Reading Challenge from January 16 through February 25. All you have to do is read three books and write each title on the form provided, to build a snowman. Book suggestions will be provided on the back of the form if... Read more »
Lego Play!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLegos will be available to play with in the children’s area on the following days: Thursday, January 12 from 3:30-7:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26 from 3:30-7:00 p.m.
Winter Take & Makes
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesWinter themed take and make activities will be available for all ages on Monday, January 23 while supplies last!
Lego Play!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLegos will be available to play with in the children’s area on the following days: Thursday, January 12 from 3:30-7:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26 from 3:30-7:00 p.m.