Family Easter Celebration
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCelebrate Easter on Good Friday, April 18 with egg decorating, crafts, and an Easter-themed snack! Kids will have a chance to learn about chickens and egg production too in this fun, educational event which will be held in collaboration with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and Minnich Farms. There will be two sessions to... Read more »
Family Easter Celebration
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCelebrate Easter on Good Friday, April 18 with egg decorating, crafts, and an Easter-themed snack! Kids will have a chance to learn about chickens and egg production too in this fun, educational event which will be held in collaboration with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and Minnich Farms. There will be two sessions to... Read more »
Magnetic Blocks & Legos
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMagnetic Blocks and Legos will be available to play with in the children’s area on Thursday, April 17 from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Beyond the Mainstream: Indie Authors Speak
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDo you love true crime? Join us on Monday, April 21 at 6 p.m. for our second session, where we are welcoming local true-crime author Stephen Terrell to the library for a talk about his book The Madness of John Terrell: Revenge and Insanity on Trial in the Heartland, which covers both true crime and... 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!
Sing-O: Decades (70’s-90’s Night)
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL and Portland Pizza Hut are partnering to bring back another edition of Sing-O on Tuesday, April 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., but this time it’s for the adults! Flash back to the past and reminisce on good tunes, as we play rounds of Sing-O themed on the 70’s-90’s. Free pizza, breadsticks, dessert, and pop &... 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 »
Rapunzel & Flynn’s Enchanted Celebration
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLive your dream! Hurry through the forest and come to an enchanted, come-and-go party for children and their families on Thursday, April 24. Meet Rapunzel and Flynn and take pictures with them! Come early for face painting and hair braiding. Visit the Snuggly Duckling corner to make a Viking hat, lantern, and satchel. Enjoy a... Read more »
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother Goose will be flying to the library on Friday mornings at 11:15 a.m. March 7 through May 23. 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.
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 during these free, 15-minute appointments on Monday, April 28 between 4:30 and 5:45 p.m. with a... Read more »
Financial Foundations: Deciphering Debt
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFor many people, some amount of debt is a fact of life. Debt can be a useful way to fund your dreams, buy a home, or go to college. What's important is knowing how to manage your debts and avoid allowing them to grow. This class on Monday, April 28 at 6 p.m. covers the... Read more »
Houseplant Hacks
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHave you ever wanted to have houseplants, but not sure how to take care of them? Have you had houseplants before but can’t keep them growing and healthy? If so, join us on Tuesday, April 29 at 6 p.m. for this fun and educational program with Purdue Extension’s Emily Kring to learn tips and tricks... Read more »