Teen
Frosting & Fun: National Donut Day Celebration
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDonut worry, be happy! Patrons of all ages, drop by the library on Friday, June 6 any time from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. to help us celebrate National Donut Day! Learn about the history of donut day, get a free bookmark and sticker, learn about how donuts are made and other fun facts, check out our... Read more »
Family Game Kits
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamily Game kits will be available to pick up on Monday, June 9, while supplies last. Pick up a kit with supplies and fun game ideas to enjoy playing together this summer with your family. One kit per family please.
Field Day
Jay County Public Library Parking Lot 315 N Ship St., Portland, United StatesCool off and have fun at JCPL’s Field Day on Monday, June 9 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. in the library’s parking lot. Come dressed to get wet and enjoy water games, an obstacle course, relay races, and more. Kids will also get to enjoy popsicles and snacks! All ages of children are welcome. Adult help will... Read more »
Teen Messy Art
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLet the messiness inspire you! Teen artists (ages 13-18) are encouraged to come to the library on Tuesday, June 10 from 5-7 p.m. to make several messy art projects. Weather permitting, we’ll be outside water gun painting, spinning a top to make a splatter painting, and painting a canvas using anything but a paintbrush. The... Read more »
Tiny Art Experience
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us at the library for a tiny art experience on June 16 in the Community Room from 1:30-3:30 p.m.! Make miniature 3-D art galleries and miniature collages, paint on mini canvases, and draw on little post-it notes! You’ll get the chance to showcase some of your artwork at the program and mingle with other... Read more »
Bookmobile Pop-Up: Portland Pizza Hut
Portland Pizza Hut 1502 N Meridian St., Portland, INSummer Reading Road Trip: Bookmobile Pop-Up Events JCPL is excited to announce the return of our summer bookmobile that will be out on the road at several stops during June & July! During our appearances, you can visit us at the bookmobile to check out and return materials, register or renew your library card, learn... 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!
Bright Science Show with Wonderlab
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Tuesday, June 17 at 1:30 p.m., come to the Community Room and experience an illuminating exploration of a form of energy we can see: LIGHT! We’ll discover what light is made of and the science behind the surprising ways it’s generated. This engaging demonstration features brightly colored flames, cool glowing liquids, bizarre fluorescent materials,... Read more »
Silly Safaris
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe popular Silly Safaris live animal show will return to the Jay County Public Library on Monday, June 23 with two shows at 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Starring Hummingbird Hailey, this fun and educational show will give kids the chance to see live animals and the colors of nature! Registration is required. Sign up... Read more »
Silly Safaris
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe popular Silly Safaris live animal show will return to the Jay County Public Library on Monday, June 23 with two shows at 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Starring Hummingbird Hailey, this fun and educational show will give kids the chance to see live animals and the colors of nature! Registration is required. Sign up... Read more »
Pinewood Derby at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDrivers, start your engines! Children of all ages are welcome to come to the library on Tuesday, June 24 for a Pinewood Derby hosted in partnership with Scout Troop 206, Cub Pack 3206, and Cub Pack 205. There will be two sessions to choose from: 10:00-11:30 a.m. or 1:30-3:00 p.m. Come into the library to... Read more »
Pinewood Derby at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDrivers, start your engines! Children of all ages are welcome to come to the library on Tuesday, June 24 for a Pinewood Derby hosted in partnership with Scout Troop 206, Cub Pack 3206, and Cub Pack 205. There will be two sessions to choose from: 10:00-11:30 a.m. or 1:30-3:00 p.m. Come into the library to... Read more »