Lend a Hand, Give a Can Drive begins!

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

JCPL is showing love to our community by hosting a non-perishable food drive again this year from November 1-22.  Everyone is welcome to bring in and donate non-perishable items that will be given to the Trinity Church’s Food Pantry in Portland.  All non-perishable food items are welcome.  Join us in lending a hand and giving... Read more »

‘Write the Holidays’ Short Story Contest Begins!

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

JCPL is launching a short story contest this November, in honor of National Novel Writing Month.  (We hope to inspire you to write a novel someday, but want to get you started with something short for now!)  To enter the contest, you will need to write a short story that includes your choice of any... Read more »

Event Series Writer’s Cafe at the Library

Writer’s Cafe at the Library

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

This program is for writers of all ages who need a scheduled time, or a change of scenery, to jump-start creativity! Drop by the library during our weekly Writer’s Café to enjoy refreshments, get some inspiration, and a provided space to get your write on! Whether you are currently writing a book, want to get... Read more »

Event Series Writer’s Cafe at the Library

Writer’s Cafe at the Library

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

This program is for writers of all ages who need a scheduled time, or a change of scenery, to jump-start creativity! Drop by the library during our weekly Writer’s Café to enjoy refreshments, get some inspiration, and a provided space to get your write on! Whether you are currently writing a book, want to get... Read more »

Event Series Writer’s Cafe at the Library

Writer’s Cafe at the Library

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

This program is for writers of all ages who need a scheduled time, or a change of scenery, to jump-start creativity! Drop by the library during our weekly Writer’s Café to enjoy refreshments, get some inspiration, and a provided space to get your write on! Whether you are currently writing a book, want to get... Read more »

Lend a Hand, Give a Can Drive Ends!

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

JCPL is showing love to our community by hosting a non-perishable food drive again this year from November 1-22.  Everyone is welcome to bring in and donate non-perishable items that will be given to the Trinity Church’s Food Pantry in Portland.  All non-perishable food items are welcome.  Join us in lending a hand and giving... Read more »

JCPL Closed!

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

Happy Thanksgiving!

Event Series Writer’s Cafe at the Library

Writer’s Cafe at the Library

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

This program is for writers of all ages who need a scheduled time, or a change of scenery, to jump-start creativity! Drop by the library during our weekly Writer’s Café to enjoy refreshments, get some inspiration, and a provided space to get your write on! Whether you are currently writing a book, want to get... Read more »

‘Write the Holidays’ Short Story Contest Ends!

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

JCPL is launching a short story contest this November, in honor of National Novel Writing Month.  (We hope to inspire you to write a novel someday, but want to get you started with something short for now!)  To enter the contest, you will need to write a short story that includes your choice of any... Read more »

All Aboard the Christmas Express

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

Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to the library on the Christmas Express and want you to join them! On Monday, December 19 from 5:00-7:00 p.m., the young and young-at-heart are invited to meet the Clauses and take an actual train ride outside the library (weather permitting). A variety of Christmas activities and games will... Read more »