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 »
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!
Calling all Longmire fans! JCPL is proud to announce that Craig Johnson will be visiting JCPL on Thursday, November 2 at Arts Place! Craig will be doing a FREE speaking event and Q&A, followed by a book signing and reception immediately after. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Jay County Public Library.... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
On Monday, November 20 from 4:30-6 p.m., Jay County Drug Coalition and Firefly Children’s Services will be partnering to host a parent café 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 »
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!
What could you make with Keva blocks, dominoes, magnetic blocks, and more? A variety of toys and other items, along with challenge cards will be available in the Children’s area of the library for kids to enjoy on Tuesday, November 21 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
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 »
Join us on November 28 at 6 p.m. for our next Design Your Life adult mental health series session. In this session, we will discuss the Hygge method as a form of comfort we seek when dealing with our mental health and self-care skills. We will have some fun sharing different ways we find comfort... Read more »
Come to the Jay County Public Library on Thursday, November 30 from 4-5:30 p.m. to enjoy a night of Dinovember! In this fun come-and-go event in the Community Room, you can dig up some dinosaur bones, do some crafts and activities, and snack on some dinosaur nuggets. Registration is requested, but walk-ins are welcomed. Please... Read more »
On Saturday, December 2 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 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... Read more »