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
Mom’s Mental Health Hour
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThis event is for the moms! On Thursday, May 5 at 5 p.m., JCPL will be collaborating with Purdue Extension’s Amanda Bullion for this unique program geared for busy moms who never get time for themselves and who need a break. We will be providing an activity and snack for children, while the moms get... 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 »
Managing Pests in the Vegetable Garden
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesIt is the time of the year to start planning for your vegetable garden, and this includes planning for the pests who want to destroy it! Whether it is squirrels, rabbits, or insects, Purdue Extension will be here to help you create a plan to keep the pests away and keep your garden flourishing. This... Read more »
Homemade Spa Products
Jay County High School Hwy 67 West, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us for this class where we teach you how to make DIY spa products that you can use with items you may have at home! On Monday, May 16 at 6 p.m., we will make face masks, scrubs, and shower steamers. We will also teach you some variations of each product and give you... Read more »
JCPL Book Club
Contact the library for this month’s title
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.
Beginner Crochet
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesWant to learn how to crochet? Do you know how to crochet but are rusty or want to learn a new stitch? Join us for our Beginner’s Crocheting Class on Thursday, May 19 at 4:30 p.m.! Phoebe Zimmerman, from Cozy Corner Crochet, will be with us to teach you the basics and get you crocheting... Read more »
Brain Break for Adults
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAdults need a break too! Stop by the Community Room at the library on Monday, May 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to take a much-needed brain break! There will be adult coloring tables, a vision board creation station, make-your-own stress ball station, journal decorating station, and snacks!
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
Goat Yoga
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us for this unique program where we do basic adult yoga… but with goats!! On May 24 at 6 p.m., we will be hosting local yoga instructor, Hannah Harris, and also Happy Goat Lucky Yoga to give you an opportunity to try a new style of yoga. Bring a towel for the yoga and... Read more »
Atomic Habits Book Talk
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAtomic Habits by James Clear is a popular book that discusses a framework on how to make small changes that will transform your habits into growth. This final event for our Adult Self-Care series will be held on May 31 at 6:30 p.m. We will take an in-depth look at this book and the framework... Read more »