Book Spine Poetry Contest

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Calling all poetry lovers!  April is National Poetry Month and we are challenging you to create the ultimate haiku (poem with three lines only) using titles located on book spines selected by library staff.  Visit the poem building table to see your choices and to try to create the ultimate combination of titles to create... Read more »

Bookopoly Reading Challenge

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Bookopoly 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 the library! If you meet the reading requirements, you will receive a completion prize and be entered into a drawing for one of many grand... Read more »

Minute to Win It Team Competition

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

*Minute to Win It Team Competition Monday, June 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gather your friends and family and meet us at the library on Monday, June 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., where teams will compete against each other in a series of minute to win it games! Based on the famous television show, teams will... Read more »

Encanto Family Movie Party

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Encanto Family Movie Party Thursday, June 23, 2 p.m. Take a break from the heat and come inside the library for an afternoon family movie party on June 23 at 2 p.m., where we will be enjoying Encanto, popcorn, and root beer floats! Don’t worry, we won’t talk about Bruno!

Jim Barron Magic Show

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Monday, June 27, 1:30 p.m. Join us on Monday, June 27 at 1:30 p.m. as we welcome magician Jim Barron, as he performs his 2022 show, “Reading is Magical!” This will be a fast-paced, audience participation filled, illusion show that you will not want to miss!

Paint Drop-In Crafts

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Stop by the library anytime from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, July 8, to paint something fun and take it with you!  Mini clay pots, canvases, and more will be available to choose from. Let’s see what you can make at this fun drop-in event!  This event is for all ages!

Take & Make Crafts

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

In these kits, there will be bird-related activities for learning about birds, watching and looking for specific breeds, and a DIY Wooden Birdhouse Decoration Craft. Available for all ages, while supplies last!

Edible Book Cake Contest

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Wanted: book lovers and bakers! Whether you are a professional baker or an amateur, enter to compete in our Edible Book Cake Contest on Monday, July 18 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m! Based off of the International Edible Book Contest, we will be hosting our first ever edible book competition. It’s simple: choose a book... Read more »

Harry Potter Night

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Calling all muggles! Whether you are a long-time fan or just becoming one, join us on Thursday, July 21 from 5-7 p.m. at the library for a unique Harry Potter fandom experience! Upon your arrival at the library, you will get sorted into your house. Then, you can visit the Great Hall in the Community... Read more »