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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 »
Let’s Get Cozy!
Let’s Get Cozy!
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 »
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Dinovember Fun!
Dinovember Fun!
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 »
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Home Alone Safety Class
Home Alone Safety Class
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 »
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Christmas Family Story Time
Christmas Family Story Time
Join us for the last story time of the year on Tuesday, December 5 at 10 a.m., as we celebrate Christmas together! We’ll read Christmas stories, sing songs, and do a variety of Christmas crafts and activities. Story Time is for kids ages preschool and younger with their caregivers.
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Interactive STEAM Studio
Interactive STEAM Studio
Purdue Extension 4-H & JCPL host an interactive STEAM 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. This program is currently full.
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Cookies & Canvas for Kids
Cookies & Canvas for Kids
The Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and JCPL are again offering the popular kids Cookies & Canvas event on Thursday, December 7! Families may sign up for one of two sessions from 4:00-5:30 p.m. or 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Recommended for elementary age children, this fun experience will include stories, painting, an agricultural... Read more »
Cookies & Canvas for Kids
Cookies & Canvas for Kids
The Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and JCPL are again offering the popular kids Cookies & Canvas event on Thursday, December 7! Families may sign up for one of two sessions from 4:00-5:30 p.m. or 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Recommended for elementary age children, this fun experience will include stories, painting, an agricultural... 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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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 »
Winter Wonderland Family Fun
Winter Wonderland Family Fun
Come walk in a winter wonderland and celebrate Christmas at the library in a come-and-go family event on Thursday, December 14 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Families will have an opportunity to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, make and adopt their own pet penguin, make Christmas ornaments, play games, eat sweet treats and drink hot cocoa, and... Read more »
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Winter Wonderland Kids Shopping (Preschool)
Winter Wonderland Kids Shopping (Preschool)
Give your children an opportunity to discover the joy of giving and select a gift for two family members! To participate, each child must complete the activities required for each age group listed below. Once the child completes their activities, they will receive their ticket to enter the Winter Wonderland shopping experience. There will be... Read more »
Winter Wonderland Kids Shopping (K-3)
Winter Wonderland Kids Shopping (K-3)
Give your children an opportunity to discover the joy of giving and select a gift for two family members! To participate, each child must complete the activities required for each age group listed below. Once the child completes their activities, they will receive their ticket to enter the Winter Wonderland shopping experience. There will be... 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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Gingerbread Craft Fun
Gingerbread Craft Fun
Start your Christmas break with a visit to the library! Stop by the children’s area any time between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20 to make a craft gingerbread house, and enjoy other fun Christmas activities. Those who participate will receive a goody bag from the front desk.
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Holiday STEAM at JCPL
Holiday STEAM at JCPL
JCPL and Purdue Extension invite kids in grades 3-6 to the library’s Community Room to participate in Holiday STEAM with Purdue University’s Women in Engineering on Thursday, December 21 from 2-4 p.m. Kids will have an opportunity to enjoy hands-on holiday theme STEAM activities. Space is limited to the first 20 youth in grades 3-6.... Read more »
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Interactive STEAM Studio
Interactive STEAM Studio
Purdue Extension 4-H & JCPL host an interactive STEAM 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. This program is currently full.
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