Sr. Tech at John Jay
An open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location
Sr Tech at John Jay
An open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location.
Sr. Tech at John Jay
An open lab session for those 55+ where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location
Chef University
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids, do you love to cook? Then come to the library this summer, and learn some new cooking skills! Kids who have completed grades 3-6 are invited to sign up for interactive cooking classes with Purdue Extension’s Amie Carpenter this summer. A parent/guardian or adult caregiver is required to attend. You can sign up for... Read more »
Paws & Pages
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesRegister your child for an opportunity to read to a certified therapy dog on Friday, June 9 and on Friday, July 7. Held in the Community Room from 10:00-11:00 a.m., each child or family will have 15 minutes of reading and playtime with the dog. Participants may bring their own books or read those provided... Read more »
Fear Factor: Edible Edition Drop-In
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTeens 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 challenge to see if you can handle our taste test of creepy, crawly, gross, sticky, and other interesting foods! This program is NOT for the... Read more »
Story Trail #2 ends!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome back to the library for a second story trail that will be available from June 26 - July 8. This interactive sensory experience for kids and families will feature children’s book Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming. Come find out if the rabbits will eat Mr. McGreely’s vegetable garden! A small prize will be... Read more »
Books in the Barn
Jay County Fairgrounds GazeboSunday, July 9 at 2:00 PM in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: pigs) Tuesday, July 11 at 10:00 AM in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: rabbits) Bring your preschool aged children (ages 3-8) to the Jay County 4-H Fair for Books in the Barn! Each family will leave with a copy... Read more »
Board of Trustees
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe regular monthly meeting of the library’s Board of Trustees is open to the public and held in the Community Room unless otherwise posted. The library is governed by a seven-member board, with members appointed by the Jay County Council, Jay County Commission, or Jay School Corporation. Members are appointed for four-year terms, serve without... Read more »
Books in the Barn
Jay County Fairgrounds GazeboSunday, July 9 at 2:00 PM in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: pigs) Tuesday, July 11 at 10:00 AM in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: rabbits) Bring your preschool aged children (ages 3-8) to the Jay County 4-H Fair for Books in the Barn! Each family will leave with a copy... Read more »
KiPS
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesReady to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program sponsored by the Jay County Public Library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2023-2024 and who will be attending any Jay County school may be registered for this program. KiPS will be... Read more »
Chef University
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids, do you love to cook? Then come to the library this summer, and learn some new cooking skills! Kids who have completed grades 3-6 are invited to sign up for interactive cooking classes with Purdue Extension’s Amie Carpenter this summer. A parent/guardian or adult caregiver is required to attend. You can sign up for... Read more »