Seussville
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesParents, bring your children to the Jay County Public Library on Thursday, March 13 between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday! Plant and take home a “Truffula Seed,” make an Oobleck stress ball, enjoy snacks, play games, and so much more! Have you ever visited JCPL for a family event? “If... Read more »
Let Them Eat Pi(e)
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAll ages are welcome to join us to celebrate Pi Day on Friday, March 14 at 3:14 p.m.! For one hour (or until supplies last), grab a slice of pie and learn about the history of the number pi.
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother Goose will be flying to the library on Friday mornings at 11:15 a.m. March 7 through May 23. Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes, and movement. If Jay Schools are not in session, Mother Goose will not be held.
March Madness Bracket Competition begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesIt’s that time of year again and our annual March Madness bracket competition is back! You may complete brackets to enter the competition for men’s, women’s, or both! Brackets will be available on Monday, March 17 and need to be filled out and turned back into the library by 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 20... Read more »
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamily Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
Craft Swap Night
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHey Jay County, let’s update our craft supplies by trading items at our first Craft Swap Night! Bring your unused craft supplies (these can be previously opened, but we ask that they are in good condition) to the library anytime March 7-14. Then, join us for our Swap Night on Monday, March 17 from 5-7... Read more »
JCPL Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe 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 loves to read may join!
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamily Story Time is held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
Friends of JCPL
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFriends group will process newsletters at 6 p.m. and stay for the business meeting at 6:30.
March Madness Bracket Competition ends!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesIt’s that time of year again and our annual March Madness bracket competition is back! You may complete brackets to enter the competition for men’s, women’s, or both! Brackets will be available on Monday, March 17 and need to be filled out and turned back into the library by 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 20... Read more »
Story Seekers Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThursdays, January 23, February 20, March 20, and April 17 Calling all readers in grades 4, 5, or 6! Join the Story Seekers Book Club at the Jay County Public Library! We will be reading through the book Sherlock Society by James Ponti. Sign up by January 13 to receive a free copy of the... Read more »
Slime, Squish, & Splatter
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesIt’s texture time at the library! We are starting off Spring Break with a program where kids can dive into a variety of sensory crafts using clay, slime, shaving cream, and more. This is a come-and-go event on Friday, March 21 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. in the Community Room for children of all ages, so bring... Read more »