Sr. Tech at John Jay

An open lab session for those 55+ where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location

Event Series Mother Goose

Mother Goose

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Mother 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.

Starting Seeds Indoors

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

This event has been rescheduled!  It will now be held on March 7 at 6 p.m. Join us as Heather Caldwell—Purdue Extension educator of Fayette County—comes all the way to JCPL to teach us about the benefits of starting your flower and vegetable seeds indoors when preparing for gardening season. During this program, we will... Read more »

Event Series Story Time

Story Time

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Children 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.

Lawn Care 101

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Get prepared for mowing and lawn season on Thursday, March 10 at 6 p.m., as we host Jay County Purdue Extension Educator and lawn expert Justin Curley! He will be presenting on all topics about lawn care, including best practices, feeding, maintenance and upkeep, and more! Bring your questions and personal experiences with your lawn... Read more »

Event Series Mother Goose

Mother Goose

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Mother 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.

March Madness Bracket Competition

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

It’s March Madness time again, which means that it is also time for JCPL’s Basketball Bracket Competition! Brackets will be available starting March 14 through March 17.  All brackets must be filled out and returned to JCPL by 12:00 PM on March 17, 2022. Complete your brackets the best you can and earn the chance... Read more »

Event Series Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

The regular monthly meeting of the library’s Board of Trustees is open to the public and held in the Community Room unless otherwise posted. The library is governed by a seven-member board, with members appointed by the Jay County Council, Jay County Commission, or Jay School Corporation. Members are appointed for four-year terms, serve without... Read more »

Event Series Story Time

Story Time

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Children 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.

Event Series Friends of JCPL

Friends of JCPL

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Friends group will process newsletters at 6 p.m. and stay for the business meeting at 6:30.

Event Series Mother Goose

Mother Goose

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Mother 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.