Events
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Adult & Teen Morning Zen Coloring
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesSpend your Saturday morning at the library on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and enjoy some relaxing adult/teen (13+) coloring time during your visit! A variety of coloring pages and utensils will be provided for all of your coloring/art needs during the scheduled time, and no registration is required.
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Soda Shop Sing-O
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us for a fun night on Tuesday, April 28 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. as we step back in time to the 50’s with our Soda Shop Sing-O night for adults! During the program, we will be playing music bingo set to 50’s music, with several rounds of prizes. Themed refreshments will be served. Dress-up isn’t... Read more »
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Mother’s Day Take & Makes for Kids
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesWhile supplies last, kids of all ages are invited to come to the library on May 4 and pick up a take and make tulip windchime Mother’s Day craft.
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Board of Trustees Meeting
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe Board of Trustees meet on the second Monday of the month at 4 p.m.
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JCPL Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe 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 loves to read may join!
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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.
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Lawyers in Libraries
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLawyers 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 video conferencing system about topics such as divorce, custody, guardianship, tenant-landlord issues, bankruptcy, debt collection, estates, or immigration. The service is free, confidential, and will... Read more »
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Large Games & Activities in the Library!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThroughout the summer, there will be a variety of large games and fun activities for kids to enjoy on the children’s side of the library!
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Summer Reading Adventure!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLet’s enjoy reading together this summer! All ages are welcome to come to the library and pick up a reading challenge bookmark between June 1 and July 18. Choose from one of several bookmarks and color a space every time you read. Kids ages 0-12 will also receive a free book for each bookmark they... Read more »
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Llamas on the Lawn
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids of all ages are invited to the library on Monday, June 1 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. for this special come-and-go family activity! Meet llamas on the lawn and hear stories read by our friends at the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. Come to the Community Room and enjoy a variety of llama activities,... Read more »
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Lessons from the Ocean Author Talk with Julie Bruder
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAdults, join us on Tuesday, June 2 from 6-7:30 p.m. for our next author talk event with Jay County native Julie Bruder, as she talks about her book Lessons from the Ocean. Have you ever wanted to drop everything and move to California? Julie had been teaching German in Indiana for 12 years, and longed... Read more »
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KiPS
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 presented by the Jay County Public Library and sponsored by The Portland Foundation, Jay Schools, and the library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2026-2027 and who will be attending any school... Read more »