Money Matters: Behind on Bills
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to announce this new, three-part financial how-to series, in partnership with Jay County Purdue Extension’s Ashley Drees! Many Americans fall behind on bills but are unsure how to get their finances back on track. This program will provide skills in creating an action plan, tracking and managing income and expenses, prioritizing bills and expenses,... Read more »
Story Seekers Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all readers in grades 4, 5, or 6—come join the Story Seekers Book Club at the Jay County Public Library! We will be reading through the book Wilderlore: The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody. Sign up by September 5 to receive a copy of the book at the first meeting on September 12! You... Read more »
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!
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through December 3. Note: there will be no Family Story Time on November 26 during Thanksgiving Week. November 5 – Trains! November... 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.
Fall into Crafting for Kids
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome to the Community Room in the library on Thursday, September 19 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. and make keychains and jewelry from Perler beads and pony beads at this crafty event for preschool and elementary-age kids! Enjoy other activities such as diamond art and paint-by-sticker art. Stop by for this come-and-go event and create to your... Read more »
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother Goose will be flying back to the library on Friday mornings at 11:15 a.m. from September 20 to December 13! 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.
Marble Runs & Magnetic Blocks
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDrop by the library and build a marble run or create a structure with magnetic blocks in the children’s area of the library on Saturday, September 21 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and Thursday, September 26 from 3-7 p.m.
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through December 3. Note: there will be no Family Story Time on November 26 during Thanksgiving Week. November 5 – Trains! November... Read more »
Teen Hour
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to announce our new after-school club for teens! Any teens, in grades 7-12, are invited to stop by the library after school from 4-5 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month for a fun hour of themed crafts, snacks, and activities! This month we will meet on Tuesday, September 24 from... Read more »
Be Your Best Self: What’s Right With Me?
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to announce our new, three-part adult mental health series for the fall season--Be Your Best Self! During this series, we will be exploring a different topic each month that helps you with both mental health and self-love with IU Health’s Jenni VanSkyock! Our September session will be held on Tuesday, September 24... 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 »