Lego Brick Free Build
We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination! Open to all ages, we offer a variety of Lego bricks, Duplo bricks, and even the giant MegaBlocks for infant and toddlers. Building takes place at the library, and projects made cannot be saved from week to week. Young children should be accompanied by a caregiver.
MAKE Activity for Kids
Make something new in a way new to you. Kids can try new techniques and materials and make something fun to take home. Today is soda straw weaving.
Story Time
For kids who can sit still during a book reading (or those learning how—give us a try!). Books are shared, perhaps a flannelboard story or song, and a craft or activity is introduced. For all ages, but young children must be accompanied by a caregiver. If Thursday afternoons don’t work with your schedule, look for... Read more »
Preschool Playtime
A free play session for little ones who like to move and explore.
Summer Challenge Mini Expo
Come the library's Community Room to learn about events and opportunities to be active in Jay County this summer. You can explore options for day camps, fitness classes, recreation and learning of all kinds — not just for kids but all ages. Participants in the expo include the John Jay Center, the Jay Community Center,... Read more »
JayCPL Book Club
The group will discuss Ashfall by Indiana author Mike Mullins. After the eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano destroys his city and its surroundings, fifteen-year-old Alex must journey from Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Illinois to find his parents and sister, trying to survive in a transformed landscape and a new society in which all the old... Read more »
Story Time
For kids who can sit still during a book reading (or those learning how—give us a try!). Books are shared, perhaps a flannelboard story or song, and a craft or activity is introduced. Young children must be accompanied by a caregiver. If Tuesday mornings don’t work with your schedule, look for Story Time (Thursday) at... Read more »
Lego Brick Free Build
We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination! Open to all ages, we offer a variety of Lego bricks, Duplo bricks, and even the giant MegaBlocks for infant and toddlers. Building takes place at the library, and projects made cannot be saved from week to week. Young children should be accompanied by a caregiver.
MAKE Activity for Kids
Make something new in a way new to you. Kids can try new techniques and materials and make something fun to take home. Today try making action figure flotation devices.
WOW! Workout Wednesday
Kids and their families come for fun exercise in the Community Room followed by a healthy snack.
Senior Tech Lab at John Jay Center
John Jay Center 101 S Meridian St, Portland, IN, United StatesAn open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library.
Throwback Thursday Cafe for Teens
Teens: use our space to create. Bring your instruments, your pen, and your ears to jam, write, or just to listen while enjoying a hot beverage of your choice. Guitars, drums, and various other instruments will be available.