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 »

Hocus Pocus Experience

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

Oh no, the Sanderson Sisters have been spotted in Jay County (someone must have lit the Black Flame Candle again!) In honor of the premiere of Hocus Pocus 2 and to kick off the Halloween season, we will be hosting our first experience event on Thursday, September 29. During the experience, you will get to... Read more »

Halloween Take & Make Crafts

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

Halloween Take & Make Crafts with activities will be available on Wednesday, October 19 for kids ages preschool through teen.  Available while supplies last!

Creepy Crafts at the Library

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

Drop by the library anytime from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, October 21 to enjoy some creepy craft-making! In preparation for Halloween, we will have a station where you can color your own trick-or-treating bag, a monster cookie decorating station, and you will be able to learn how to build an LED circuit to... Read more »