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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time will kick off for the fall on Tuesday, September 19 at 10am. Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through December 5th. Note: Due to Fall Break and Thanksgiving, there will be... Read more »
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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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Story Seeker’s Book Club
Story Seeker’s Book Club
Calling all readers in grades 3, 4, and 5! Join the new Story Seekers Book Club for our first meeting after school on September 7 from 4-5pm in the Community Room. We will be reading through the book Pages & Co: Tilly and the Bookwanderers by Anna James. Sign up by September 1 to receive... Read more »
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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
Family Story Time will kick off for the fall on Tuesday, September 19 at 10am. Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through December 5th. Note: Due to Fall Break and Thanksgiving, there will be... Read more »
Ready, Set, Zen!
Ready, Set, Zen!
Join us on Tuesday, October 10 at 6pm in the Community Room for our next session of the Design Your Life Mental Health Series partnership with IU Health. This month, we will be discussing how to use mindfulness to relieve stress and will be making our Zen gardens to take home. Free blood pressure checks... Read more »
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Fall into Fun at the Library!
Fall into Fun at the Library!
Join us for some free fall fun on Thursday, October 12 from 5-7pm! We will be having all kinds of fun activities for children and families, including "bobbing" for apples, pumpkin picking, an indoor fall maze to walk through, games to play, popcorn and other treats to eat, hot chocolate and apple cider to drink,... Read more »
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Home Alone Safety Class
Home Alone Safety Class
On Saturday, October 14 from 11am-12:30pm, students in grades 3-6 who have expressed interest in assuming the responsibility of staying home alone are invited to come to this safety class to learn how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or... Read more »
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Parent Cafe
Parent Cafe
On Monday, October 16 from 4:30-6pm, Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition and Firefly Children's Services will be partnering to host a parent cafe group in the Community Room. Prizes, free dinner, and an activity for children will be provided. Please call or visit the library to register your spot! This event is great for support... Read more »
JCPL Book Club
JCPL Book Club
The 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!
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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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Outdoor Games at the Library
Outdoor Games at the Library
Outdoor games will be available to play with in the Children's area of the library!
Halloween Take and Makes
Halloween Take and Makes
Halloween-themed take and makes will be available for children in grades preschool through 12th grade on Wednesday, October 18, while supplies last. For kids in preschool-6th grade, grab a take and make and use the Jello for slime, a science experiment, or a tasty treat and enjoy other activities in the bag. For kids in... Read more »
Halloween Crafternoon
Halloween Crafternoon
Come enjoy some fun Halloween activities in this come-and-go event in the Community Room on Wednesday, October 18 from 2-4pm. We'll be making clay monsters, Halloween lava lamp bottles, and glove monsters. We will also be doing a fun monster balloon experiment and eating a pumpkin patch dirt snack. We hope to see you there!
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Outdoor Games at the Library
Outdoor Games at the Library
Outdoor games will be available to play with in the Children's area of the library!
NERF Flag Tag
NERF Flag Tag
Kids in grades 2-5 are invited to come to the library and play NERF Flag Tag in the Community Room during Fall Break on Thursday, October 19. Kids will be divided into two teams, and one team will try to take the flags of the opposing team while trying to avoid NERF blasters! Nerf blasters... Read more »
NERF Flag Tag
NERF Flag Tag
Kids in grades 2-5 are invited to come to the library and play NERF Flag Tag in the Community Room during Fall Break on Thursday, October 19. Kids will be divided into two teams, and one team will try to take the flags of the opposing team while trying to avoid NERF blasters! Nerf blasters... Read more »
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Outdoor Games at the Library
Outdoor Games at the Library
Outdoor games will be available to play with in the Children's area of the library!
Family Movie
Family Movie
Join us in the Community Room on Friday, October 20 for a free showing of Elemental, which is rated PG for brief language, thematic elements, and mild peril. The movie will begin promptly at 2pm and free popcorn will be provided, while supplies last!
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Outdoor Games at the Library
Outdoor Games at the Library
Outdoor games will be available to play with in the Children's area of the library!
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An Evening, Dark and Dreary
An Evening, Dark and Dreary
Join us on Tuesday, October 24 at 6 p.m. for an evening presentation on everything Edgar Allan Poe. We will be doing an exploration of his life, works, and more! This is perfect for fans of horror or gothic writing, or Poe enthusiasts! Help us celebrate the month of Halloween with an eerie evening of... Read more »
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time will kick off for the fall on Tuesday, September 19 at 10am. Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through December 5th. Note: Due to Fall Break and Thanksgiving, there will be... Read more »
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Lawyers in Libraries
Lawyers in Libraries
Participants will be able to speak with an attorney through a video conferencing system about topics such as divorce, custody, guardianship, tenant-landlord issues, bankruptcy, debt collection, estates, or immigration. The service is free, confidential, and will be held at the library on laptops provided by the library. Please sign up in advance at the library;... Read more »
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time will kick off for the fall on Tuesday, September 19 at 10am. Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through December 5th. Note: Due to Fall Break and Thanksgiving, there will be... Read more »
Trick or Treat at the Library!
Trick or Treat at the Library!
Happy Halloween! Come Trick or Treat at the library on Tuesday, October 31st from 5-7 pm. Kids will receive one book of their choice and candy. We can't wait to see you in your best costumes at the library!
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