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 10:00 a.m. September 20 through December 6.
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.
Halloween Take & Make Crafts
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHalloween Take & Make Crafts with activities will be available on Wednesday, October 19 for kids ages preschool through teen. Available while supplies last!
STEM Exploration
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids in grades 3-6 are invited to come to the Jay County Public Library Community Room on Thursday, October 20 from 2-4 p.m. and try out 3-D printing and pens, coding, computer aided design, and engineering provided by Purdue Extension during this come & go, hands-on opportunity. No registration required. Snacks will be provided!
Creepy Crafts at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDrop by the library anytime from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, October 21 to enjoy some creepy craft-making! In preparation for Halloween, we will have a station where you can color your own trick-or-treating bag, a monster cookie decorating station, and you will be able to learn how to build an LED circuit to... Read more »
Lego Fun
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLegos will be available in the children’s area of the library on Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fall Lego build challenge cards will be available to spark your creativity!
Visiting the Beyond: An Interactive Paranormal Presentation
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHave you ever wondered what the inside of a REAL haunted house looks like? This INTERACTIVE and extremely unique presentation does just that! Join us on Monday, October 24 at 6 p.m. as we welcome presenter and historian Curt Strutz to JCPL, as he takes us on a journey to the beyond. During this program, we will take... 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 10:00 a.m. September 20 through December 6.
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
An Evening with Indiana Horror Author & Filmmaker D. E. Westbrook III
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHorror lovers, this one is for you! On Thursday, October 27 at 6 p.m., join us for a spine-chilling evening as Indiana author and Ball State graduate D.E. Westbrook III shares about his craft and love of writing classic horror and his process for creating epic scary stories. He will also be sharing the many... Read more »
Trick-or-Treat at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome Trick-or-Treat at the library on Monday, October 31 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Books, candy, and bookmarks will be available for trick-or-treaters.