TrueCrimeU- Ballistics
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Monday, December 5 at 6 p.m. this month for our next session of True Crime University. December’s session topic is ballistics. Warning: content discussed in these programs may be graphic in nature and disturbing to some, so only those 18 and older may attend. The goal of this program is to provide... 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.
Interactive STEM Studio
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesPurdue Extension 4-H & JCPL host an interactive STEM Studio at the library on the first Wednesday of each month. The event is free for youth in grades 3-6, will be held in the Community Room from 3:00-4:30 pm, and registration is required. Students will learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math through a... 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 »
Silly Safaris North Pole Animal Show
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome see a special Silly Safaris holiday show featuring live reindeer and other animals from the North Pole and also starring Santa’s Elf, Holidaisy! Two shows will be available on Monday, December 12 at 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. Please call or visit the library to register for either show, spots fill up fast!
Christmas Express Kids Shopping Experience
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesGive your children an opportunity to discover the joy of giving at one of two events! It is a chance for your child to “buy” a gift for 2 family members. To participate, each child must complete the activities required for each age group listed below. Once the child completes their activities, they will receive... Read more »
Christmas Express Kids Shopping Experience
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesGive your children an opportunity to discover the joy of giving at one of two events! It is a chance for your child to “buy” a gift for 2 family members. To participate, each child must complete the activities required for each age group listed below. Once the child completes their activities, they will receive... Read more »
All Aboard the Christmas Express
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesSanta and Mrs. Claus are coming to the library on the Christmas Express and want you to join them! On Monday, December 19 from 5:00-7:00 p.m., the young and young-at-heart are invited to meet the Clauses and take an actual train ride outside the library (weather permitting). A variety of Christmas activities and games will... 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.
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesGive the gift of blood this season to those who need it most! There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 28 in the Community Room from 1-5:30 p.m. Everyone who gives blood will get a free t-shirt! You can sign up for your slot at redcrossblood.org.