Family
Summer Reading Challenge begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThis summer, JCPL is challenging you to help us hit our community goal of reading 3,000 hours! Summer reading will take place from June 5 through July 22 this year. ... Read more »
Chalk the Walk begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCreate artwork on the library’s sidewalks this summer whenever you visit the library! Sidewalk chalk will be available at the front desk from June 5 - July 22 for kids... Read more »
Take & Makes- All Ages!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMonday, June 5, while supplies last Preschool - 2nd Grade Take & Make Kits S’mores kits with summer fun activities 3rd-6th Grade Take & Make Kits Kool Aid... Read more »
Story Trail #1 begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTake a walk with your family around the library from June 5-17 and read the children’s book Marigold Bakes a Cake by Mike Malbrough. A small prize will be available... Read more »
Summer Story Time Fun!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us in the Community Room for stories followed by activities on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., June 6 through June 27. This one-hour program is recommended for children ages 8... Read more »
Paws & Pages
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesRegister your child for an opportunity to read to a certified therapy dog on Friday, June 9 and on Friday, July 7. Held in the Community Room from 10:00-11:00 a.m.,... Read more »
Puppet-Making Workshop
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Monday, June 12 at 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. for a fun family experience making puppets with Melly Pop Productions! During this hands-on workshop, the MellyPop! artist... Read more »
Puppet-Making Workshop
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Monday, June 12 at 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. for a fun family experience making puppets with Melly Pop Productions! During this hands-on workshop, the MellyPop! artist... Read more »
Summer Story Time Fun!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us in the Community Room for stories followed by activities on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., June 6 through June 27. This one-hour program is recommended for children ages 8... Read more »
Family Fair Night at the Library
Jay County Public Library Parking Lot 315 N Ship St., Portland, United StatesCome to the library’s parking lot on Thursday, June 15 between 5:00-7:00 p.m. and enjoy a petting zoo, homemade ice cream, outdoor games, and fun activities for the whole family!... Read more »
Family Film Friday!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTake a break from the heat this summer and join us on Friday, June 16 at 1 p.m. for an afternoon showing of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs! We... Read more »
Story Trail #1 ends!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTake a walk with your family around the library from June 5-17 and read the children’s book Marigold Bakes a Cake by Mike Malbrough. A small prize will be available... Read more »