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 StatesJoin us in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through December 3. Note: there will be no Family Story Time on November 26 during Thanksgiving Week. November 5 – Trains! November... Read more »
Teen Hour
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAny teens, in grades 7-12, are invited to stop by the library after school from 4-5 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun hour of themed crafts, snacks, and activities! October’s meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 22 and will be Halloween-themed (of course!) with neon pumpkin painting and snacks.... Read more »
Lawyers in Libraries
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLawyers 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 »
Legos and Straw Builders
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLegos and straw builder toys will be available to play with in the children’s area on Saturday, October 19 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and Thursday, October 24 from 3:00-7:00 p.m.
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother Goose will be flying back to the library on Friday mornings at 11:15 a.m. from September 20 to December 13! 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.
Fall Fun with the Friends: Slow Cooker Showdown & Bake Sale
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all chefs and foodies! The Friends of JCPL are excited to announce their new fall fundraiser event that will get you in the mood for slow cooker and baking season! The Friends invite chefs of any skill level, in teams of two people maximum, to show off their cooking skills in a slow cooker... Read more »
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through December 3. Note: there will be no Family Story Time on November 26 during Thanksgiving Week. November 5 – Trains! November... Read more »
Fearful Films Cinema: Double Feature & Dinner
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all adult horror lovers, ages 18+! Join us on Tuesday, October 29 from 5-8 p.m. for a unique evening of thrills and chills during our Fearful Films Cinema dinner and double movie experience. We will be showing two classic throwback horror films: The Creature from the Black Lagoon and the 1931 version of Dracula.... Read more »
Pick Your Poison Read & Watch Challenge ends!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDuring the month of October, adults and teens (ages 13+) are invited to participate in our new reading and watching challenge. Participants will have three different “poison” cards to choose from: reading, watching tv series, or watching movies. On each card, you will color or mark in the poison bottles to keep track of your... Read more »
Trick-or-Treat at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHappy Halloween! Come trick-or-treat at the library on Thursday, October 31 from 5-7 p.m. Kids will receive one book of their choice, a bookmark, and candy. We can’t wait to see you at the library in your best costumes!
Slightly Scary Estate Tour
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesVery Slightly Scary Estate Tour Enter, if you dare! On Halloween night, from 5-7 p.m. the ghouls are taking over the Community Room and invite you to take a self-directed tour through their creepy estate rooms. Unlike normal haunted houses, this is a walk-through experience and doesn’t include any scary actors or jump scares. However,... Read more »