Interactive STREAM Studio
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesInteractive STREAM Studio will be on Wednesdays, January 8 & 15 at 3-4:30 p.m. this month.
Chilled Artistry: Cover Redesign Contest begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJanuary 20 to March 8, come to the library to pick up an entry form and additional information to be able to enter our winter-themed cover art contest. Redesign the cover of your favorite book and winterize it. This is an opportunity for serious artists from 3rd Grade & up to submit artwork for a... Read more »
Crafts, Cookies, & Cocoa: Adult Crafting Night
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesNew year, new crafts! JCPL is excited to continue our adult crafting night series into 2025. On January 20 at 6 p.m., we will be making winter glittery votive candle holders, as well as doing magnetic snowflake diamond painting. Cookies and cocoa will be provided, while supplies last. Space is limited and these programs fill... 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!
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 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 »
Story Seekers Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThursdays, January 23, February 20, March 20, and April 17 Calling all readers in grades 4, 5, or 6! Join the Story Seekers Book Club at the Jay County Public Library! We will be reading through the book Sherlock Society by James Ponti. Sign up by January 13 to receive a free copy of the... Read more »
Financial Question Appointments
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHave questions about your finances or about money in general? Need help planning to get out of debt? Need a professional to guide you on how to improve your credit? All of these questions and more can be answered on Monday, January 27 during these free, 15-minute appointments between 4:30 and 5:45 p.m. with First... Read more »
Financial Foundations: Banking Bootcamp
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to announce our new partnership with First Financial to bring you a five-part financial wellness and foundations series with one of their financial wellness specialists, Brad Harsha. During the first session, on Monday, January 27 at 6 p.m., Brad will be helping you on your path to a worry-free financial future by... Read more »
Tech Talk Hour: Introduction to Windows
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHave a Windows laptop or desktop but not sure how to use it? Join us on Tuesday, January 28 from 6-7 p.m. for our beginner’s basics class where we will introduce you to Windows and give you some tips on how to get started. Attendees are welcome to bring their device to walk through the... Read more »
“Snow” Much Fun Winter Activities at the Library!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Thursday, January 30 from 4:00-5:30, kids of all ages are invited to stop by the Community Room to make a snow globe, mug cake, and stuffed sock penguin! Join us for some winter fun in this come-and-go event. Registration is requested so call or visit the library to let us know if you are... Read more »
Valentine’s Cards for Seniors starts!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesStop by the children’s area between January 31 and February 11 to make Valentine cards that will be delivered to local senior citizens. Thank you for helping us spread kindness to our community this February!