• Fall Break Halloween Take & Makes

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

    On Wednesday, October 22, Halloween-themed take and makes will be available for children ages preschool-2nd grade and 3rd-6th grade. Come grab a fun activity to enjoy during fall break!

  • 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 »

  • Craftin’ Pumpkins

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

    Families are invited to the library on Thursday, October 23 from 5-7 p.m. for our very pumpkiny come-and-go event where children can paint a pumpkin, make pumpkin decorations, and enjoy delicious pumpkin drinks and treats. No registration is required and we hope to see you there!

  • 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 »

  • 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 »

  • Halloween at the Library

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

    Celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 31 from 5-7 p.m. by stopping by the library as part of the Merchant Trick or Treat Night. Take a walk through our fun pumpkin patch maze (not scary, perfect for ages 4-8+, and has educational elements), get some free candy and a free book, while supplies last. Happy Halloween!

  • 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 »

  • 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 »

  • Let’s Get Hygge!

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

    Hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) is the Danish concept referring to a feeling of coziness, contentment, and well-being. Adults, come join IU Health’s Jenni VanSkyock on Tuesday, November 4 at 6 p.m. as she talks us through the benefits and different types of journaling, and enjoy creating and decorating a few mini journals. We will immerse ourselves... 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 »

  • Jump Into Jurassic

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

    Come jump into Jurassic with an immersive, interactive, come-and-go dinosaur experience at the library on Thursday, November 6 from 4-6 p.m. Kids will explore Jurassic sensory activities, bone digs and caves, make their own prehistoric cave drawings, and enjoy dinosaur and volcano crafts. Weave your way through the overgrown jungle of past times, but beware... Read more »

  • 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 »