Build and Decorate a Gingerbread House
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome join us for a traditional Christmas experience on Tuesday, December 17 at 4, 5, or 6 p.m. and build a milk-carton, graham-cracker gingerbread house! Families may choose from one of three times to sign up. All supplies will be provided. It’s almost Christmas, so bring a friend and come decorate a gingerbread house with... 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.
Build and Decorate a Gingerbread House
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome join us for a traditional Christmas experience on Tuesday, December 17 at 4, 5, or 6 p.m. and build a milk-carton, graham-cracker gingerbread house! Families may choose from one of three times to sign up. All supplies will be provided. It’s almost Christmas, so bring a friend and come decorate a gingerbread house with... Read more »
The Great Stocking Stuffer
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesGet the family together, explore your community, and get to know your local businesses! Children ages 3 through Grade 6 are invited to participate in the Great Stocking Stuffer Scavenger Hunt put on by State Farm’s Karmen Ward. The hunt will take place December 19-23. Children may pick up their stocking at 108 N Ship... Read more »
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 »
Club 55+: “Remember When” Trivia
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesSeniors (aged 55+) are invited to come to the library on Thursday, January 2 from 10-11 a.m. and kick off the new year reminiscing about ‘the good old days’ with this themed trivia hour. Gather your friends and be ready to travel back in time! Registration is required, so call or visit the library to... Read more »
Be Heart Smart: Know Your Risks
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL and Purdue Extension are partnering for our new multi-session Be Heart Smart series for individuals who want to learn more about preventing heart disease by making heart-healthy lifestyle changes. This program will teach participants how to monitor risk factors for heart disease and how to make simple changes to their daily routine that can... Read more »
Tech Talk Hour: Introduction to macOS
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHave a MacBook or Mac desktop but not sure how to use it? Join us on Tuesday, January 7 from 6-7 p.m. for our beginner’s basics class where we will introduce you to macOS and give you some tips on how to get started. Attendees are welcome to bring their device to walk through the... Read more »
Interactive STREAM Studio
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesInteractive STREAM Studio will be on Wednesdays, January 8 & 15 at 3-4:30 p.m. this month.
Finger Knitting for Kids
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids in grades 3-6 are invited to try making their own scarf by finger knitting with loopy yarn! This fun and very easy activity is perfect for a winter day. Come join us for a fun after-school activity and start making a soft scarf to wear. Supplies and assistance to get started will be provided.... Read more »
Finger Knitting for Kids
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids in grades 3-6 are invited to try making their own scarf by finger knitting with loopy yarn! This fun and very easy activity is perfect for a winter day. Come join us for a fun after-school activity and start making a soft scarf to wear. Supplies and assistance to get started will be provided.... Read more »
Adult & Teen Winter Reading Challenge begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe Adult & Teen Winter Reading Challenge is back for 2025! Any adult or teen who wants to participate is welcome to pick up a challenge card from the library any time between January 13 and March 1 and must complete a minimum of 4 spaces on the card to complete the challenge. Participants are... Read more »