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  • The Invisible String Group for Kids

    The Invisible String Group for Kids
    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    A new interactive, activity-based group will be starting to support children who deal with separation issues such as: First days of school, camp, or other life milestones Friendship and other relationship challenges Family separations due to travel, illness, or military service Divorce Trauma Temporary or permanent loss Led by Sheron McClung Borders, this group is... Read more »

  • Escape Room Experiences

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

    Can you solve all the puzzles and escape in time? Two escape room experiences will be offered on Thursday, March 12. Kids ages 8-12 are invited to test out their sleuthing skills, and solve a variety of puzzles and questions in 45 minutes. Sign up for one of two escape rooms (an easier room or... 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 basketball game! Due to the nature of content, these activity kits are recommended for teens and adults who are aged 13+! These kits will be... Read more »

  • Mother Goose

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

    Mother Goose will be flying back to the library February 6-April 24 on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes, and movement. If Jay Schools are not in session, Mother Goose will not be held.

  • 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 on Monday, March 16 and need to be filled out and turned back into the library by 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 19 to be... 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 and younger with their caregivers starting February 2. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... 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 library for a book talk, Q & A, and book signing of her new release Murder & Mayhem in Early Jay County. Here is a... 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 loves to read may join!

  • 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 and younger with their caregivers starting February 2. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... 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, come join us on Tuesday, March 24 for our March murder, mystery, and mayhem event that is JUST for you! Doors will open at 5:30... 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 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 »