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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 »
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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 »
Seasonal Savor: Healthy Food Prep Ideas
Seasonal Savor: Healthy Food Prep Ideas
JCPL is excited to announce our new seasonal, 4-part adult healthy cooking mini-series in partnership with the dietitians from IU Health Jay! During this mini-series, we will be covering a healthy cooking topic that relates to the season that we are in. There will be discussion, food demonstrations, and taste tests! Join us on Tuesday,... 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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Home Alone Safety Class
Home Alone Safety Class
On Saturday, March 9 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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Solar Shades @ JCPL!
Planning to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8? We have your eyes covered! Drop by the library beginning March 11 to get up to 4 pairs of FREE solar shades, while supplies last, to safely watch the eclipse on the big day!
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 »
Create the Mood You Want: A Night of Expression Through Paint & Poetry
Create the Mood You Want: A Night of Expression Through Paint & Poetry
Join us for a fun evening on Tuesday, March 12 at 6 p.m., for our next session of the Design Your Life Adult Mental Health Series with IU Health’s Jenni VanSkyock! During this session, we will be creating our works of self-expression through paint and poetry, no experience required! Self-expression and creativity can help us... 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 »
Family Easter Celebration
Family Easter Celebration
Celebrate Easter on Thursday, March 14 in the Community Room with egg decorating, crafts, and an Easter-themed snack! Kids will have a chance to learn about chickens and egg production too in this fun, educational event which will be held in collaboration with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and Minnich Farms. There will be... Read more »
Family Easter Celebration
Family Easter Celebration
Celebrate Easter on Thursday, March 14 in the Community Room with egg decorating, crafts, and an Easter-themed snack! Kids will have a chance to learn about chickens and egg production too in this fun, educational event which will be held in collaboration with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and Minnich Farms. There will be... Read more »
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March Madness Bracket Competition
It’s that time of year again and our annual March Madness bracket competition is back! However, this year we decided to do brackets for both men’s and women’s basketball for double the excitement and competition! You may complete brackets to enter the competition for men’s, women’s, or both! Brackets will be available on Monday, March... Read more »
Parent Cafe
Parent Cafe
The Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition will hold a Parent Cafe on Monday, March 18 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Please call or visit the library to register for this event.
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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March Madness Bracket Competition
It’s that time of year again and our annual March Madness bracket competition is back! However, this year we decided to do brackets for both men’s and women’s basketball for double the excitement and competition! You may complete brackets to enter the competition for men’s, women’s, or both! Brackets will be available on Monday, March... Read more »
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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March Madness Bracket Competition
It’s that time of year again and our annual March Madness bracket competition is back! However, this year we decided to do brackets for both men’s and women’s basketball for double the excitement and competition! You may complete brackets to enter the competition for men’s, women’s, or both! Brackets will be available on Monday, March... Read more »
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March Madness Bracket Competition
It’s that time of year again and our annual March Madness bracket competition is back! However, this year we decided to do brackets for both men’s and women’s basketball for double the excitement and competition! You may complete brackets to enter the competition for men’s, women’s, or both! Brackets will be available on Monday, March... Read more »
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Ag Take & Makes- ALL AGES!
Take & Make Crafts celebrating Ag Week will be available for ALL AGES on Monday, March 25, 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!
Play With Purdue at the Library
Play With Purdue at the Library
Start your spring break off with fun activities provided by Purdue Extension and the library! Join us for a come-and-go event in the Community Room on Monday, March 25 from 2-4 p.m. and learn how to make ice cream in a bag, a milk-carton bird feeder, exploding seed balls, and also learn about positive ways... Read more »
Flourish With Flower Gardening
Flourish With Flower Gardening
Join us on Monday, March 25 at 6 p.m. for an evening all about flowers, in partnership with Purdue Extension’s Emily Kring and the State of Indiana Cooperative Invasives Management’s Liz Yetter. During this program, we will be learning all about native and invasive flowers, flowering trees, shrubs and why there is a difference between them.... Read more »
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Disney Family Trivia
Disney Family Trivia
Calling all Disney & Pixar lovers! Join us on Tuesday, March 26 during Spring Break for our first edition of family trivia! We will be playing three rounds of regular trivia that is all based on Disney & Pixar movies, plus a bonus grand prize round to take home the grand prize. Disney-themed refreshments will... Read more »
Disney Family Trivia
Disney Family Trivia
Calling all Disney & Pixar lovers! Join us on Tuesday, March 26 during Spring Break for our first edition of family trivia! We will be playing three rounds of regular trivia that is all based on Disney & Pixar movies, plus a bonus grand prize round to take home the grand prize. Disney-themed refreshments will... Read more »
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Family Easter Egg Hunt
Family Easter Egg Hunt
Come to the library for a fun Easter Egg hunt on Wednesday, March 27! Preschool and elementary-age kids are encouraged to sign up for one of three time slots: 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Participants and their caregivers will assemble in the Community Room for quick instructions and then hunt Easter eggs throughout... Read more »
Family Easter Egg Hunt
Family Easter Egg Hunt
Come to the library for a fun Easter Egg hunt on Wednesday, March 27! Preschool and elementary-age kids are encouraged to sign up for one of three time slots: 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Participants and their caregivers will assemble in the Community Room for quick instructions and then hunt Easter eggs throughout... Read more »
Family Easter Egg Hunt
Family Easter Egg Hunt
Come to the library for a fun Easter Egg hunt on Wednesday, March 27! Preschool and elementary-age kids are encouraged to sign up for one of three time slots: 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Participants and their caregivers will assemble in the Community Room for quick instructions and then hunt Easter eggs throughout... Read more »
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Spring Break Craft
Stop by the children’s area on March 28-29 to enjoy making a simple spring craft!
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 »
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Spring Break Craft
Stop by the children’s area on March 28-29 to enjoy making a simple spring craft!
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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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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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Mother Goose
Mother Goose
Mother Goose will be flying back to the library on Friday mornings at 11:30 a.m. from April 5 – May 10! Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes and movement. In the event of a school cancellation, Mother Goose will not be held.
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