Paws & Pages
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesPaws & Pages is back in 2022! Register your child for an opportunity to read to Sonny the Chihuahua, a certified therapy dog. Held in the Community Room on January 13 from 3:30-5:00 p.m., each participant will have 15 minutes of reading and playtime with Sonny. Participants may bring their own books or read those... Read more »
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother Goose is flying into the library every Friday at 11:30 a.m., January 7 through May 13. She leads stories, rhymes, and movement in the Community Room. Note: Mother Goose does not meet on days when Jay Schools are closed.
Winter Reading Challenge begins
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesStay in and cuddle up with a good book for JCPL’s Winter Reading Challenge! Teens and adults must call or stop by the library to register for this event, anytime after January 17. The first 60 to sign up will receive a special starter gift! Participants will receive a bookmark log to write down each... Read more »
Kids Winter Reading Challenge begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDon’t worry, kids have a chance to win too! JCPL is challenging our patrons in preschool to 5th grade to chill out and read with our Kids Winter Reading Challenge, from January 17 through February 26. Children may participate by picking up a reading log at the front desk. As they read (or are read... Read more »
JCPL Book Club
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Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesChildren ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10 a.m, January 18 through April 26.
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother Goose is flying into the library every Friday at 11:30 a.m., January 7 through May 13. She leads stories, rhymes, and movement in the Community Room. Note: Mother Goose does not meet on days when Jay Schools are closed.
Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesChildren ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10 a.m, January 18 through April 26.
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
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.
Self-Defense
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMonte Shrack from the Jay County Sherriff’s Department is leading a basic women’s self-defense class on January 25 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the Community Room. The class is designed to teach the true reality of women’s self-defense. It teaches simple, practical, effective, and sound techniques for self-defense. It will also teach self-awareness that... Read more »
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother Goose is flying into the library every Friday at 11:30 a.m., January 7 through May 13. She leads stories, rhymes, and movement in the Community Room. Note: Mother Goose does not meet on days when Jay Schools are closed.