Lawn Care 101
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesGet 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 »
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.
March Madness Bracket Competition
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesIt’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 »
Board of Trustees
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe 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 »
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.
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.
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.
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.
Movie & Cookies
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome watch Clifford: The Big Red Dog in the Community Room on March 22 at 2 p.m. and enjoy cookies while you watch. Movie is rated PG for impolite humor, thematic elements, and mild action.
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
Women’s 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 March 22 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 »