Teen
Nacho-Average Valentine’s Bash
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTeens in grades 7-12 are invited to come hang out in the Community Room on Tuesday, February 11 from 5-7 p.m. for an evening of fun! Come get nachos from our nacho bar, play Just Dance or Mario Kart on Nintendo Switch, help put together a puzzle, show someone you care about them by making... Read more »
JCPL Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe JCPL Book Club meets on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. On April 17, we’ll be reading The Bookwoman’s Daughter by Kim Michelle Richardson. Anyone who loves to read may join!
Adult & Teen Winter Reading Challenge ends!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe Adult & Teen Winter Reading Challenge is back for 2025! Any adult or teen who wants to participate is welcome to pick up a challenge card from the library any time between January 13 and March 1 and must complete a minimum of 4 spaces on the card to complete the challenge. Participants are... Read more »
Teen Mental Health Awareness Spotlight begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMarch 1-31, there will be a special interactive display for Teen Mental Health Awareness month. All teens (ages 13-17) are invited to come hang out in the teen area of the library where there will be books to check out, free resources, fun activities to participate in throughout the teen area, as well as take... Read more »
Let Them Eat Pi(e)
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAll ages are welcome to join us to celebrate Pi Day on Friday, March 14 at 3:14 p.m.! For one hour (or until supplies last), grab a slice of pie and learn about the history of the number pi.
JCPL Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe JCPL Book Club meets on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. On April 17, we’ll be reading The Bookwoman’s Daughter by Kim Michelle Richardson. Anyone who loves to read may join!
Ag Week Take & Makes
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTake & make crafts celebrating Ag Week will be available for ALL AGES on Monday, March 24, while supplies last. These crafts and activities are provided by the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and celebrate agriculture in our area. Come grab an activity for spring break fun!
Teen Crafternoon
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAre you a teen (age 13-17) who needs to get out of the house for a bit and stretch your creative muscles during Spring Break? Drop by the library on Monday, March 24 from 2-4 p.m. to color socks with fabric markers, disco ball-ify an item, and decorate cupcakes, while watching the movie classic Shrek... Read more »
Teen Mental Health Awareness Spotlight ends
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMarch 1-31, there will be a special interactive display for Teen Mental Health Awareness month. All teens (ages 13-17) are invited to come hang out in the teen area of the library where there will be books to check out, free resources, fun activities to participate in throughout the teen area, as well as take... Read more »
Jay County Public Library Week!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesIn celebration of National Library Week, JCPL will be celebrating all week long and we are excited to announce our Jay County Public Library Week campaign! Throughout the week, there will be things going on in the building and on our Facebook page, as well as staff dress up days and a celebration of our... Read more »
Free Seed Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to announce our new free seed library, in partnership with Jay County Farm Bureau Inc., Jay County Purdue Extension, Jay County Health Department, and Jay County Soil & Water Conservation District. Beginning on Monday, April 14, ALL AGES are welcome to visit our seed library table and choose up to FIVE different... Read more »
JCPL Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe JCPL Book Club meets on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. On April 17, we’ll be reading The Bookwoman’s Daughter by Kim Michelle Richardson. Anyone who loves to read may join!