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.
Lincoln Logs & Cardboard Blocks
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLincoln Logs and cardboard blocks will be available to play with in the Children’s area on Saturday, November 16 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and Thursday, November 14 from 3:00-7:00 p.m.
Money Matters: Your Money, Your Goals
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us for the final session of our financial how-to series, in partnership with Jay County Purdue Extension’s Ashley Drees! On Monday, November 18 at 6 p.m., you will learn how to set SMART goals to help you manage your money and achieve your financial goals. We'll help participants meet their financial goals by increasing knowledge,... 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 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 »
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.
Lawyers in Libraries
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLawyers in Libraries will be held on Thursday, November 21 this 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 be... Read more »
Farm to Table Thanksgiving Dinner for Kids
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCelebrate Thanksgiving at the library with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc.! Preschool and elementary kids are invited to join us for a hands-on, educational Thanksgiving experience. Children will get to eat turkey roast and mashed potatoes, make their own cranberry salad, bake a crescent roll, shake and make butter, and make their own pumpkin... Read more »
Farm to Table Thanksgiving Dinner for Kids
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCelebrate Thanksgiving at the library with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc.! Preschool and elementary kids are invited to join us for a hands-on, educational Thanksgiving experience. Children will get to eat turkey roast and mashed potatoes, make their own cranberry salad, bake a crescent roll, shake and make butter, and make their own pumpkin... Read more »
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.
Crafts, Cookies, & Cocoa: Adult Crafting Night
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Monday, November 25 at 6 p.m. for a fun adult night out with crafting, cookies, and cocoa before the holidays! We will be making a DIY snow globe and cocoa/peppermint jars that would make a great gift or keep it for yourself! Come out and get ready for the holiday season with... Read more »
Teen Hour
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAny teens, in grades 7-12, are invited to drop-in the library after school from 4-5 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun hour of different themed crafts, snacks, and activities! On Tuesday, November 26, we will be having a holiday mix-up party theme with Thanksgiving and Christmas-themed activities and snacks. Sign-up... Read more »