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Preschool Fun Time
Preschool Fun Time
Enjoy fun activities for preschool aged children and their caregivers at 10:00 am. It's a little more structured than our previous drop-in playtimes with a bit more action and movement than Story Time.
Writers Guild
Writers Guild
This month the guild is talking about their plan to publish short story collection as an ebook. Submissions for the collection will be accepted from authors who take an active part in the monthly Writers Guild meetings.
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Lego Brick Challenge
Lego Brick Challenge
Use the library's bricks to make the challenge of the week and have your build displayed until the next meeting.
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Mother Goose & Me
Mother Goose & Me
A great time for those active toddlers and preschoolers. It gives them some structure but still includes lots of movement, song, dance, rhymes, and stories. Come have fun with Mother Goose.
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hoopla goes live
hoopla digital service goes live February 6th for Jay County Public Library regular card holders. Sign up at https://hoopladigital.com with your library card and a valid email address. You can stream or download up to 8 items a month from the collection of movies, music and audiobooks you find there.
Preschool Fun Time
Preschool Fun Time
Enjoy fun activities for preschool aged children and their caregivers at 10:00 am. It's a little more structured than our previous drop-in playtimes with a bit more action and movement than Story Time.
2 events,
Lego Brick Free Build
Lego Brick Free Build
Come use the library's bricks to build whatever you like. From time to time we'll even suggest an idea or two you can use to challenge yourself.
JayCPL Coupon Club
JayCPL Coupon Club
Learn about ways to save with coupons both paper and electronic. Bring any coupons with you that you would be willing to share. The meeting is in the Friends Room, just past the electronic gallery.
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Family Movie Night
Family Movie Night
Kick off your Valentine fun with a Family Movie Night showing of Lady and the Tramp at the library where popcorn and drinks are provided.
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Valentine Selfie Booth
On February 10th come take a picture with your sweetie (or for your sweetie) at our Valentine Selfie Booth.
Mother Goose & Me
Mother Goose & Me
A great time for those active toddlers and preschoolers. It gives them some structure but still includes lots of movement, song, dance, rhymes, and stories. Come have fun with Mother Goose.
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Preschool Fun Time
Preschool Fun Time
Enjoy fun activities for preschool aged children and their caregivers at 10:00 am. It's a little more structured than our previous drop-in playtimes with a bit more action and movement than Story Time.
Learn to Play Hearts
Learn to Play Hearts
February 13th you can drop in to learn to play the card game Hearts. Stay and play as long as you like.
Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
The 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 »
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Lego Brick Free Build
Lego Brick Free Build
Come use the library's bricks to build whatever you like. From time to time we'll even suggest an idea or two you can use to challenge yourself.
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Senior Tech Lab at John Jay Center
Senior Tech Lab at John Jay Center
Seniors: are you challenged by technology and new electronic devices? John Jay Center at the corner of Main and Meridian in downtown Portland offers an open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library.
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Mother Goose & Me
Mother Goose & Me
A great time for those active toddlers and preschoolers. It gives them some structure but still includes lots of movement, song, dance, rhymes, and stories. Come have fun with Mother Goose.
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2 events,
Preschool Fun Time
Preschool Fun Time
Enjoy fun activities for preschool aged children and their caregivers at 10:00 am. It's a little more structured than our previous drop-in playtimes with a bit more action and movement than Story Time.
2 events,
Lego Brick Free Build
Lego Brick Free Build
Come use the library's bricks to build whatever you like. From time to time we'll even suggest an idea or two you can use to challenge yourself.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Friends of the Library Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Friends who support the Jay County Public Library. Come early at 6:00 pm to help fold the newsletter and get the scoop on library news.
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Mother Goose & Me
Mother Goose & Me
A great time for those active toddlers and preschoolers. It gives them some structure but still includes lots of movement, song, dance, rhymes, and stories. Come have fun with Mother Goose.
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Preschool Fun Time
Preschool Fun Time
Enjoy fun activities for preschool aged children and their caregivers at 10:00 am. It's a little more structured than our previous drop-in playtimes with a bit more action and movement than Story Time.
2 events,
Lego Brick Free Build
Lego Brick Free Build
Come use the library's bricks to build whatever you like. From time to time we'll even suggest an idea or two you can use to challenge yourself.
Hook & Needle Club
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
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Western Wednesday Movie
Western Wednesday Movie
Come to the Community Room at high noon to see Rio Lobo starring John Wayne.