Friends Book Sale
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFriends of the Jay County Public Library Annual Book Sale The Friends of JCPL will be hosting their annual book sale during Tractor Engine Show. The dates for the sale will be Thursday, August 22 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, August 23 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday, August 24 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. NEW... Read more »
Friends Book Sale
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFriends of the Jay County Public Library Annual Book Sale The Friends of JCPL will be hosting their annual book sale during Tractor Engine Show. The dates for the sale will be Thursday, August 22 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, August 23 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday, August 24 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. NEW... Read more »
Seasonal Savor: Healthy Fall Soups
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesGet into the fall soup season spirit and join us for the next session of our 4-part adult healthy cooking mini-series in partnership with the dietitians from IU Health Jay! During this mini-series, we will be covering a healthy cooking topic that relates to the season that we are in. There will be discussion, food... Read more »
Club 55+
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to announce this new monthly club for seniors, ages 55+! On the first Thursday of each month, we will have a different activity to do during this morning social hour! The first meeting falls on September 5 from 10-11 a.m. We will be playing bingo, winning prizes, and enjoying coffee refreshments! We... Read more »
Fort Building & Block Play Fun
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesBuild a fort at the library on Thursday, September 5 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the Community Room! We will be building using cardboard panels for our forts and additional building blocks will also be available to create and play. This program is recommended for preschool and elementary-aged children.
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, September 6 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... 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 »
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.