Story Time at the Fair
Farmer's Building @ Jay County FairgroundsFor Story Time at the Fair meet in the Farmer's Building at the Jay County Fairgrounds! Tuesday, July 12 @ 2:30 p.m. - Story Time followed by 4-H and carnival theme activities! Thursday, July 14 @ 10:00 a.m. - Collaborative Story Time with Mrs. MacDonald and Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc.
KiPS (Kindergarten Prep School)
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesReady to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the Fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program sponsored by the Jay County Public Library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2022-2023 and who will be attending any Jay County school may be registered for this program. KiPS will be... Read more »
Story Time at the Fair
Farmer's Building @ Jay County FairgroundsFor Story Time at the Fair meet in the Farmer's Building at the Jay County Fairgrounds! Tuesday, July 12 @ 2:30 p.m. - Story Time followed by 4-H and carnival theme activities! Thursday, July 14 @ 10:00 a.m. - Collaborative Story Time with Mrs. MacDonald and Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc.
Edible Book Cake Contest
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesWanted: book lovers and bakers! Whether you are a professional baker or an amateur, enter to compete in our Edible Book Cake Contest on Monday, July 18 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m! Based off of the International Edible Book Contest, we will be hosting our first ever edible book competition. It’s simple: choose a book... Read more »
JCPL Book Club
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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.
KiPS (Kindergarten Prep School)
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesReady to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the Fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program sponsored by the Jay County Public Library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2022-2023 and who will be attending any Jay County school may be registered for this program. KiPS will be... Read more »
Harry Potter Night
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all muggles! Whether you are a long-time fan or just becoming one, join us on Thursday, July 21 from 5-7 p.m. at the library for a unique Harry Potter fandom experience! Upon your arrival at the library, you will get sorted into your house. Then, you can visit the Great Hall in the Community... Read more »
Brainstormers & Explorers Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us in the Community Room for stories followed by a variety of activities. This one-hour program is recommended for children ages 8 and under. All Brainstormers & Explorers Story Times will be held at the library except for Story Times at the Fair on Tuesday, July 12 at 2:30 PM & Thursday, July 14... Read more »
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
Ball State University Rinard Orchid Greenhouse Presentation
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us as we partner with Ball State University’s Rinard Orchid Greenhouse for a presentation on tropical and native Orchids! Erica Oliver from BSU will be presenting on this floral topic and will be bringing real orchids that you can interact with. There will also be orchid-themed activities, including orchid origami. This event is suitable... Read more »
Kurt Beach Author Visit
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us as we welcome Muncie native author Kurt Beach to JCPL! Kurt was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy—a rare muscular disease—at a young age. During his visit to our library, he will be talking about his life and his memoir, Searching for Every Step: Finding Purpose in Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. In his... Read more »