Events

  • Friends of JCPL

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

    Friends group will process newsletters at 6 p.m. and stay for the business meeting at 6:30.

  • Lawyers in Libraries

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

    Lawyers in Libraries will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Participants will be able to speak with an attorney through a video conferencing system about topics such as divorce, custody, guardianship, tenant-landlord issues, bankruptcy, debt collection, estates, or immigration.  The service is free, confidential, and will... Read more »

  • Farm-to-Table Thanksgiving Dinner for Kids!

    Farm-to-Table Thanksgiving Dinner for Kids!

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

    Celebrate Thanksgiving at the library with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc.! Preschool and elementary kids are invited to join us for a hands-on, educational Thanksgiving experience. Children will get to eat turkey roast and mashed potatoes, make their own cranberry salad, bake a crescent roll, shake and make butter, and make their own pumpkin... Read more »

  • Farm-to-Table Thanksgiving Dinner for Kids!

    Farm-to-Table Thanksgiving Dinner for Kids!

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

    Celebrate Thanksgiving at the library with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc.! Preschool and elementary kids are invited to join us for a hands-on, educational Thanksgiving experience. Children will get to eat turkey roast and mashed potatoes, make their own cranberry salad, bake a crescent roll, shake and make butter, and make their own pumpkin... Read more »

  • Friends of the Library School Supply Drive for Teachers ends!

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

    During the months of August through November, the Friends of the Jay County Public Library will be working on a service project to collect school supplies to create Christmas donation packages for teachers to restock their classrooms in December before Christmas break, to help them start off the New Year with fresh supplies! The Friends... Read more »

  • Festival of Trees Kick-Off Celebration!

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

    A special kick-off celebration will be held on December 1 from 5-7 p.m. for the community! Everyone is welcome to come stroll through the library and enjoy viewing the beautifully decorated trees in the main areas. A Christmas story walk will coincide with the Christmas tree viewing where families can enjoy reading a story while... Read more »

  • Interactive STREAM Studio

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

    Interactive STREAM Studio is back! Purdue Extension 4-H & JCPL are hosting an Interactive STREAM Studio! Students in grades 3-6 can learn about science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math through a hands-on progress of making. We will be exploring computer science, money, science and math in art and cooking, and more!  The event is... Read more »

  • Hot Cocoa Take & Makes for Kids!

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

    Hot cocoa-themed take and makes will be available on Monday, December 8 for kids ages preschool – 6th grade, while supplies last. Grab a bag and make something festive and tasty at home!

  • Teen & Adult Plaid Tree Ornament Take & Makes!

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

    Hey, teens and adults (13+)! Need a winter craft or want to update your décor? We’ve got you covered! Come to the library on Monday, December 8 to grab a bag full of supplies needed to make a 6-inch tall tree using plaid fabric strips, available while supplies last.

  • Interactive STREAM Studio

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

    Interactive STREAM Studio is back! Purdue Extension 4-H & JCPL are hosting an Interactive STREAM Studio! Students in grades 3-6 can learn about science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math through a hands-on progress of making. We will be exploring computer science, money, science and math in art and cooking, and more!  The event is... Read more »

  • Cocoa on the Polar Express!

    Cocoa on the Polar Express!

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

    All aboard the Polar Express! All ages of children are invited to the library on Thursday, December 11 for a fun evening featuring the reading of a story, festive activities, and hot chocolate tasting of different flavors. Wear your coziest pajamas and climb aboard for an evening of holiday cheer for the whole family to... Read more »

  • Cocoa on the Polar Express!

    Cocoa on the Polar Express!

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

    All aboard the Polar Express! All ages of children are invited to the library on Thursday, December 11 for a fun evening featuring the reading of a story, festive activities, and hot chocolate tasting of different flavors. Wear your coziest pajamas and climb aboard for an evening of holiday cheer for the whole family to... Read more »