Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamily Story Time is 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 now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »
Bunnies & Blooms: Adult Crafting Night
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us for a fun night out at the library on Tuesday, April 8 at 6 p.m. for the next session in our adult crafting series. This month, we will be getting in the spring and Easter spirit with fun refreshments, and by making bunny flower bins and pressed flower suncatchers for the upcoming holiday.... Read more »
How to Grow a Carrot Cake
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome to the library on Thursday, April 10 from 5-7 p.m. for a fun, come-and-go family activity and learn about growing carrots and making carrot cake! Children will learn how to plant carrot seeds, will make a mug carrot cake, decorate their cake, and experience other fun carrot-themed activities. This program is in partnership with... Read more »
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother Goose will be flying to the library on Friday mornings at 11:15 a.m. March 7 through May 23. 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.
Free Seed Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to announce our new free seed library, in partnership with Jay County Farm Bureau Inc., Jay County Purdue Extension, Jay County Health Department, and Jay County Soil & Water Conservation District. Beginning on Monday, April 14, ALL AGES are welcome to visit our seed library table and choose up to FIVE different... Read more »
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamily Story Time is 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 now through April 15. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... 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 »
Adult Speed Puzzling
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all puzzle lovers! We are back with a new challenge for you on Monday, April 14 at 6 p.m. Gather your friends and make a team of 2-4 people, create a fun team name, and see if you can beat the clock and complete a 300-piece puzzle in 65 minutes. Each team will have... Read more »
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamily Story Time is 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 now through April 15. 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 StatesFriends group will process newsletters at 6 p.m. and stay for the business meeting at 6:30.
Magnetic Blocks & Legos
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMagnetic Blocks and Legos will be available to play with in the children’s area on Thursday, April 17 from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Story Seekers Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThursdays, January 23, February 20, March 20, and April 17 Calling all readers in grades 4, 5, or 6! Join the Story Seekers Book Club at the Jay County Public Library! We will be reading through the book Sherlock Society by James Ponti. Sign up by January 13 to receive a free copy of the... Read more »