Events

  • Seed Collection Giveaway!

    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    Want to start your own garden, but don’t have any seeds? Let us help you! Starting on Wednesday, February 25, visit our seed collection giveaway table inside the library to... Read more »

  • Nothing but Net… & Mystery Activity Kits

    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    Basketball meets murder mystery on Friday, March 13 with this fun and interactive activity kit where you will have to solve the crime that happens during a fictitious high school... Read more »

  • March Madness Bracket Competition

    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    It’s that time of year again--our annual March Madness bracket competition is back! You may complete brackets to enter the competition for men’s, women’s, or both! Brackets will be available... Read more »

  • Family Story Time

    Family Story Time
    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    Family Story Time will be held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool... Read more »

  • Murder & Mayhem Monday with Chris Kennedy Nixon

    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    Adults (18+), join us for an exciting evening on Monday, March 16 at 6 p.m. as we welcome our very own Jay County local author Chris Kennedy Nixon to the... Read more »

  • JCPL Book Club

    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    The JCPL Book Club meets on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m.  On April 17, we’ll be reading The Bookwoman’s Daughter by Kim Michelle Richardson. Anyone who... Read more »

  • Family Story Time

    Family Story Time
    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    Family Story Time will be held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool... Read more »

  • Friends of JCPL

    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    Friends group will process newsletters at 6 p.m. and stay for the business meeting at 6:30.

  • Teen Spring Break Slasher Movie Night

    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    Hey teens (ages 13+), you told us you wanted a movie night and we heard you! If you are a teen and need something fun to do on Spring Break,... Read more »

  • Lawyers in Libraries

    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    Lawyers in Libraries will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Participants will be able to speak with an attorney through a... Read more »

  • Lego Lab

    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    Calling all Master Builders to come to the library on Thursday, March 26 at 3:30 p.m. to showcase their Lego skills and creativity! This program will be structured with timed... Read more »

  • Cozy Coloring Afternoon

    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    Kids of all ages are invited to stop by the library on Friday, March 27 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. and express your artistic creativity in this come-and-go event! You’ll get to... Read more »