Story Seekers Book Club

Story Seekers Book Club

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

Calling all readers in grades 4, 5, and 6! Join the Story Seekers Book Club at the Jay County Public Library! Sign up by calling or visiting the library, and you will get the book for free at the first meeting! The club will meet on September 4, October 2, and November 6 from 4:30-5:30... Read more »

Fall Booklover Take & Makes for Adults

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

Fall is quickly approaching, so get ready for the season change with a fall and booklover-themed take and make kit for adults! Kit includes a customizable wooden book page banner piece craft, a reading tracker bookmark, cocoa and cider packets for a warm drink, a piece of chocolate to enjoy while reading, book lover stickers,... Read more »

Preschool Playtime

Preschool Playtime

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

Join us for a fun playtime on Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9 from 10-11 a.m. in the Community Room for children ages preschool and younger. A variety of toys will be provided for kids to enjoy.

Preschool Playtime

Preschool Playtime

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

Join us for a fun playtime on Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9 from 10-11 a.m. in the Community Room for children ages preschool and younger. A variety of toys will be provided for kids to enjoy.

Euchre for Beginners

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

Shuffle, deal, and play your way to an evening of fun in the Community Room on Thursday, September 11 from 5-7 p.m. This family event is for anyone who would like to learn the basics of playing euchre.  The Euchre game is recommended for ages 8+, and there will be additional board and card games... Read more »

Free JCPL Merch Day

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

Free JCPL Merch Day- A limited-edition JCPL color changing stadium cup will be given out to any patron who checks something out on Friday, September 12, while supplies last.

Family Story Time

Family Story Time

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

Family Story Time will be held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers from September 15 – November 18. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each... Read more »

Sip and Strum: An Acoustic Coffeehouse Concert with A. J. Wetzel

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

JCPL is excited to welcome renowned singer/songwriter A. J. Wetzel for a free acoustic concert night at the library for adults (18+) on Monday, September 15. From small town Indiana, Wetzel grew up on rock-n-roll and country music. Influenced by songwriters like Bruce Springsteen and Bob Seger to Sturgill Simpson and Tyler Childers, A. J.... Read more »

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 loves to read may join!

Family Story Time

Family Story Time

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

Family Story Time will be held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers from September 15 – November 18. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each... Read more »

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.

Cinnamon and Ceramics for Kids

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

Let’s kick off the fall season with some Cinnamon and Ceramics! Join us at the library on Thursday, September 18 in the Community Room from 5-7 p.m. for a chance to paint some ceramic plates, planters, and coasters while eating some tasty cinnamon snacks! Sip on some hot chocolate, and make your very own cinnamon... Read more »