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Heart Health
Heart Health
To celebrate American Heart Month in February, Amanda Bullion from Purdue Extension will be teaching about heart health! This program will give vital information about how to best care for your heart, including talking about food swaps, what questions to ask your doctor, and we will even get to taste-test some heart healthy foods!
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Story Time
Story Time
Children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10 a.m, January 18 through April 26.
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Sr Tech at John Jay
An open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location.
Sr Tech at John Jay
An open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location
Sr. Tech at John Jay
An open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location
Sr. Tech at John Jay
An open lab session for those 55+ where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location
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Mother Goose
Mother Goose
Mother Goose is flying into the library every Friday at 11:30 a.m., January 7 through May 13. She leads stories, rhymes, and movement in the Community Room. Note: Mother Goose does not meet on days when Jay Schools are closed.
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Starting Seeds Indoors
Starting Seeds Indoors
This event has been rescheduled! It will now be held on March 7 at 6 p.m. Join us as Heather Caldwell—Purdue Extension educator of Fayette County—comes all the way to JCPL to teach us about the benefits of starting your flower and vegetable seeds indoors when preparing for gardening season. During this program, we will... Read more »
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Story Time
Story Time
Children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10 a.m, January 18 through April 26.
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Lawn Care 101
Lawn Care 101
Get prepared for mowing and lawn season on Thursday, March 10 at 6 p.m., as we host Jay County Purdue Extension Educator and lawn expert Justin Curley! He will be presenting on all topics about lawn care, including best practices, feeding, maintenance and upkeep, and more! Bring your questions and personal experiences with your lawn... Read more »
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Mother Goose
Mother Goose
Mother Goose is flying into the library every Friday at 11:30 a.m., January 7 through May 13. She leads stories, rhymes, and movement in the Community Room. Note: Mother Goose does not meet on days when Jay Schools are closed.
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March Madness Bracket Competition
It’s March Madness time again, which means that it is also time for JCPL’s Basketball Bracket Competition! Brackets will be available starting March 14 through March 17. All brackets must be filled out and returned to JCPL by 12:00 PM on March 17, 2022. Complete your brackets the best you can and earn the chance... Read more »
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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Story Time
Story Time
Children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10 a.m, January 18 through April 26.
Friends of JCPL
Friends of JCPL
Friends group will process newsletters at 6 p.m. and stay for the business meeting at 6:30.
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Mother Goose
Mother Goose
Mother Goose is flying into the library every Friday at 11:30 a.m., January 7 through May 13. She leads stories, rhymes, and movement in the Community Room. Note: Mother Goose does not meet on days when Jay Schools are closed.
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Outdoor Games for Spring Break
Yearning for warm weather this Spring Break? JCPL’s got your back! Outdoor games will be available to play inside the library March 21 through 26, in the children’s area. Imagination required to create sunshine and green grass.
Puzzle Collaborative Art Project
Blank puzzle pieces will be available in the children’s area from March 21 to March 26, for children to create their own artwork. After Spring Break, the puzzle pieces will be connected together to form collaborative art!
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Story Time
Story Time
Children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10 a.m, January 18 through April 26.
Movie & Cookies
Movie & Cookies
Come watch Clifford: The Big Red Dog in the Community Room on March 22 at 2 p.m. and enjoy cookies while you watch. Movie is rated PG for impolite humor, thematic elements, and mild action.
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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STEM Exploration
STEM Exploration
Kids in grades 3-6 are invited to come to the Community Room and try out 3-D printing and pens, coding, computer aided design, and engineering provided by Purdue Extension during this come & go, hands-on opportunity. Snacks will be provided! This event will be held both on Thursday, March 24 and Friday, March 25 from... Read more »
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STEM Exploration
STEM Exploration
Kids in grades 3-6 are invited to come to the Community Room and try out 3-D printing and pens, coding, computer aided design, and engineering provided by Purdue Extension during this come & go, hands-on opportunity. Snacks will be provided! This event will be held both on Thursday, March 24 and Friday, March 25 from... Read more »
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Story Time
Story Time
Children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10 a.m, January 18 through April 26.
Brain Health & Memory
Brain Health & Memory
Join us on March 29 at 6 p.m. for a Brain Health & Memory discussion with Purdue Extension’s Amanda Bullion. The first ten people to register will receive a free pre-made Memory Kit! JCPL’s Adult Services Librarian, Hannah, will also show you the tools and give you ideas that you will need to make different... Read more »
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Book Spine Poetry Contest
Calling all poetry lovers! April is National Poetry Month and we are challenging you to create the ultimate haiku (poem with three lines only) using titles located on book spines selected by library staff. Visit the poem building table to see your choices and to try to create the ultimate combination of titles to create... Read more »
Mother Goose
Mother Goose
Mother Goose is flying into the library every Friday at 11:30 a.m., January 7 through May 13. She leads stories, rhymes, and movement in the Community Room. Note: Mother Goose does not meet on days when Jay Schools are closed.
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Book Spine Poetry Contest
Calling all poetry lovers! April is National Poetry Month and we are challenging you to create the ultimate haiku (poem with three lines only) using titles located on book spines selected by library staff. Visit the poem building table to see your choices and to try to create the ultimate combination of titles to create... Read more »