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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Kids preschool age and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities during Family Story Time! Family Story Time will meet in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m., from February 7 through April 25.
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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Interactive STEM Studio
Interactive STEM Studio
Purdue Extension 4-H & JCPL host an interactive STEM Studio at the library on the first Wednesday of each month. The event is free for youth in grades 3-6, will be held in the Community Room from 3:00-4:30 pm, and registration is required. Students will learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math through a... Read more »
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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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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Kids preschool age and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities during Family Story Time! Family Story Time will meet in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m., from February 7 through April 25.
A Celtic Concert @ JCPL!
A Celtic Concert @ JCPL!
Looking for something to do to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Join us on Tuesday, March 7 at 6 p.m. for a special Celtic-inspired concert at the library as we welcome violinist and guitar duo Emily Ann Thompson & Kel to perform at JCPL. Special refreshments will be provided by The Friends of the Jay County... Read more »
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Survivor: Parent Edition
Survivor: Parent Edition
Parenting and caregiving are hard! We get that, so we wanted to offer you a space to come to the library and find support with other parents and caregivers who know what you’re going through! Please join us on Thursday, March 9 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. for an evening of support and discussion. Dinner will be... Read more »
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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 13. All brackets must be filled out and returned to JCPL by 12:00 PM on March 16, 2022. Complete your brackets the best you can and earn the chance to win a... 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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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Kids preschool age and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities during Family Story Time! Family Story Time will meet in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m., from February 7 through April 25.
Raised Bed & Container Gardening
Raised Bed & Container Gardening
This month’s topic in our gardening series is all about how to plant and take care of either a raised bed or container garden. This form of gardening is growing in popularity and trending, so come learn all about it and get inspired! On Tuesday, March 14 at 6 p.m., Justin Curley from Purdue Extension... Read more »
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Outdoor Games
Outdoor games will be available to play indoors all week in the children’s area of the library!
Ag Week Take & Makes
Take & Make Crafts celebrating Ag Week will be available for all ages on Monday, March 20 while supplies last. These crafts and activities are provided by Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and celebrate agriculture in our area! Come grab an activity for spring break fun!
TCU: Forensic Documentation Examination
TCU: Forensic Documentation Examination
This month, TCU will be covering the topic of forensic documentation examination. This includes evidence that includes handwriting, contracts, identification cards, wills, titles, seals, bank checks, machine-generated documents, and more! It will be held on Monday, March 20 at 6 p.m. Come learn about the different ways that documents can be questioned in court and... Read more »
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Pop-Tart Peep Houses
Pop-Tart Peep Houses
Bring a friend and drop in at the library on Tuesday, March 21 from 2-4 p.m. and make a Peep House with Pop -Tarts, icing, and candy decorations while supplies last. Start your Easter celebration early at the library with this fun activity!
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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Cupcake Wars
Cupcake Wars
Get creative with cupcake wars at the library on Wednesday, March 22 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. in the Community Room! Kids in grades 3-6 are invited to participate and will work individually to decorate 4 cupcakes, 2 with a spring break theme and 2 of their own design. Participants will get ½ hour to decorate the... Read more »
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Lego Dominoes & Zip Lines
Lego Dominoes & Zip Lines
Are you ready for a Lego adventure? Stop by the library’s Community Room between 3:30-5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 23 and create a Lego design to knock over like dominoes! You will also have a chance to let your Lego friends go zip-lining in the library. Legos will be available for creative building as well!
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Kids preschool age and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities during Family Story Time! Family Story Time will meet in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m., from February 7 through April 25.
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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Operation “FRIEND”-LY S.O.L.E.S.
During the month of April, which also is home to Earth Day, the Friends of the Jay County Public Library will be partnering with a non-profit sneaker recycling organization to raise funds for the library and to help people who need tennis shoes. If you choose to donate your sneakers to the Friends, you will... Read more »