Summer Reading Challenge begins!

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

This summer, JCPL is challenging you to help us hit our community goal of reading 3,000 hours!  Summer reading will take place from June 5 through July 22 this year. ... Read more »

Chalk the Walk begins!

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

Create artwork on the library’s sidewalks this summer whenever you visit the library! Sidewalk chalk will be available at the front desk from June 5 - July 22 for kids... Read more »

Take & Makes- All Ages!

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

Monday, June 5, while supplies last   Preschool - 2nd Grade Take & Make Kits S’mores kits with summer fun activities   3rd-6th Grade Take & Make Kits Kool Aid... Read more »

Family Fair Night at the Library

Jay County Public Library Parking Lot 315 N Ship St., Portland, United States

Come to the library’s parking lot on Thursday, June 15 between 5:00-7:00 p.m. and enjoy a petting zoo, homemade ice cream, outdoor games, and fun activities for the whole family!... Read more »

Family Film Friday!

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

Take a break from the heat this summer and join us on Friday, June 16 at 1 p.m. for an afternoon showing of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs! We... Read more »

Nailed It! Decorating Edition (Ages 13+)

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

Monday, June 19 Kid’s Challenge (ages 8-12), 3:30-4:30 PM Teen & Adult Challenge (ages 13+), 6:00-7:00 PM In Netflix’s Nailed It!, a baking competition show, contestants must bake and recreate... Read more »

Event Series JCPL Book Club

JCPL Book Club

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

The 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... Read more »

A Magical Afternoon with C. R. Ryan

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

Join us for a magic-filled afternoon, as JCPL welcomes C.R. Ryan back to the library on Monday, June 26, at 2 p.m. for his family-friendly magic show! This is an... Read more »

Eat Your Science

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

On Thursday, June 29 from 5-7 p.m., please join us for an educational AND tasty science-themed family night. As you visit each station throughout the library, you will be able... Read more »

Star-Spangled Fun Drop-In

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

Bring your family to enjoy making a hamburger craft, your own festive snacks, an exciting science experiment, and play in a corn sensory play area in this come-and-go event on... Read more »

Fear Factor: Edible Edition Drop-In

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

Teens and Adults: 13+ Are you an adventurous eater and up for a challenge? If so, drop into the library on Friday, July 7 from 2-4 p.m. for an ultimate... Read more »