Money Matters: Stay Scam Safe
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, October 1 at 6 p.m. for our next session of our financial how-to series, in partnership with Jay County Purdue Extension’s Ashley Drees! In this class, you will learn how to safely use technology to reduce the risk of being a scam victim, and how to identify and prevent common scams.... Read more »
Interactive STREAM Studio
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesInteractive STREAM studio is back! Purdue Extension 4-H & JCPL are hosting an Interactive STREAM Studio for youth in grades 3-6 at the library on the first and second Wednesdays of each month, starting October 2 and 9. Bloomfield and East Jay students meet on the first Wednesday, while Redkey and West Jay students meet... Read more »
Club 55+
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesSeniors (55+) are invited to come to the Community Room on Thursday, October 3 from 10-11 a.m. for a fun social hour with crafts. We will be making fall flannel coasters and a flannel pumpkin ornament. Please reserve your spot by calling or visiting the library!
Paws & Pages
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamilies may register their child for an opportunity to read to a certified therapy dog on October 3. Held in the Community Room from 4:00-5:30, 15-minute time slots will be available for a chance to read to and play with a furry friend. Participants may bring their own books or read those provided by the... 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.
Friend-ly Fridays
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFriendly Fridays are held on the first Friday of the month. This month, join the Friends of the Jay County Public Library on Friday, October 4 from 2-4 p.m., inside the library to sign-up to become a Friend, learn about all of the fun and exciting things the Friends are planning, find out how you... Read more »
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 »
Sip, Paint, & Pumpkin: Adult Craft Night
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, October 8 at 6 p.m. for a fun adult night out with painting, crafting, and sipping on apple cider! We will be making pumpkin-themed crafts, including a 12-inch wooden round door hanger and a mason jar lid pumpkin decoration! Come out and have some fall fun with us! Space is limited... Read more »
Interactive STREAM Studio
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesInteractive STREAM studio is back! Purdue Extension 4-H & JCPL are hosting an Interactive STREAM Studio for youth in grades 3-6 at the library on the first and second Wednesdays of each month, starting October 2 and 9. Bloomfield and East Jay students meet on the first Wednesday, while Redkey and West Jay students meet... 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 »
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.
Teen READ Week Take & Makes
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAny teens, in grades 7-12, are invited to drop-by the teen area of the library to pick up a free activity kit in celebration of Teen READ week! These will be available October 14, while supplies last.