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PJs, Toys, and Stories
PJs, Toys, and Stories
On Tuesday, January 30 at 10 a.m., bring your stuffed animals to the library for a sleepover! Come enjoy crafts, activities, and stories, in your PJs! Before you go, leave your stuffed animal or doll behind for a library sleepover. Come the next day to pick up your toy and see what shenanigans they got... Read more »
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Story Seekers Book Club
Story Seekers Book Club
Calling all readers in grades 4, 5, or 6! Join the Story Seekers Book Club at the Jay County Public Library! We will be reading through the book Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye by Geronimo Stilton. Sign up by January 12 to receive a copy of the book at the first meeting on January... Read more »
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time will return on Tuesday, February 6 at 10 a.m. 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 April 16. Note: Due to Spring Break, there will be no story time on March... Read more »
What’s Your Love Language?
What’s Your Love Language?
Join us for a fun evening on February 6 at 6 p.m., as we launch our first Design Your Life Adult Mental Health Series session of 2024 with IU Health’s Jenni VanSkyock! During this session, we will be learning about our love languages and how we can better connect with others, whether it’s your romantic... 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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Cozy Blanket Making Children’s Event
Cozy Blanket Making Children’s Event
On Thursday, February 8, join us in the Community Room and make a no-sew fleece blanket with your family! One blanket kit will be provided for each family to make together. Fleece pillow kits will also be available to enjoy making if time allows, or to take and make at home. Families may sign up... Read more »
Cozy Blanket Making Children’s Event
Cozy Blanket Making Children’s Event
On Thursday, February 8, join us in the Community Room and make a no-sew fleece blanket with your family! One blanket kit will be provided for each family to make together. Fleece pillow kits will also be available to enjoy making if time allows, or to take and make at home. Families may sign up... 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 return on Tuesday, February 6 at 10 a.m. 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 April 16. Note: Due to Spring Break, there will be no story time on March... Read more »
Plant Compatibility & Matchmaking
Plant Compatibility & Matchmaking
For our first gardening themed session of 2024, we are getting into the Valentine’s gardening mood by covering the topic of plant compatibility. Have you wondered what plants are safe to plant together or which ones are okay to do rotational gardening with? On Tuesday, February 13 at 6 p.m., Purdue Extension’s Justin Curley will... 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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Story Seekers Book Club
Story Seekers Book Club
Calling all readers in grades 4, 5, or 6! Join the Story Seekers Book Club at the Jay County Public Library! We will be reading through the book Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye by Geronimo Stilton. Sign up by January 12 to receive a copy of the book at the first meeting on January... Read more »
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Parent Cafe
Parent Cafe
Parent Cafe-A Date with My Child's Parents: Your Child's First Playmate Parent Cafe is a program offered by Be Strong Families. It offers a safe place to come together, enjoy good food, and just talk. There will be free food and prizes!!
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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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time will return on Tuesday, February 6 at 10 a.m. 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 April 16. Note: Due to Spring Break, there will be no story time on March... Read more »
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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Lawyers in Libraries
Lawyers in Libraries
Lawyers in Libraries will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. 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... Read more »
Frozen Sing-Along Party
Frozen Sing-Along Party
Do you want to build a snowman? Come to the library on Thursday, February 22 for a fun, interactive sing-along and meet Elsa, Anna, and Olaf! Refreshments will be provided and children will receive a take-home bag of Frozen fun activities. There are two time slots available to choose from: 5:00-6:00 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.... Read more »
Frozen Sing-Along Party
Frozen Sing-Along Party
Do you want to build a snowman? Come to the library on Thursday, February 22 for a fun, interactive sing-along and meet Elsa, Anna, and Olaf! Refreshments will be provided and children will receive a take-home bag of Frozen fun activities. There are two time slots available to choose from: 5:00-6:00 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.... Read more »
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time will return on Tuesday, February 6 at 10 a.m. 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 April 16. Note: Due to Spring Break, there will be no story time on March... Read more »
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Story Seekers Book Club
Story Seekers Book Club
Calling all readers in grades 4, 5, or 6! Join the Story Seekers Book Club at the Jay County Public Library! We will be reading through the book Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye by Geronimo Stilton. Sign up by January 12 to receive a copy of the book at the first meeting on January... Read more »
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Adult & Teen Winter Reading Challenge ends!
Attention all teen & adult readers! This January, JCPL is bringing back the Winter Reading Challenge for teens and adults, ages 13 and up! The challenge will take place from January 15 through March 2. To participate, pick up a reading challenge form from the front desk. You must complete a minimum of three reading... Read more »