On Monday, July 1, while supplies last, grab a pizza box with supplies to make your own smore’s solar oven at home! Perfect for a sunny day, you’ll receive supplies to bake your own smore’s and recipes if you want to try other creations in your oven. These kits are recommended for kids and teens... Read more »
Let’s make pizza! On Monday, July 1, either from 1:30-2:30 or from 3-4 p.m., children ages 5-12 can come to the library and make mini pizzas, mini fruit pizzas, pizza play-dough, and a pizza pillow. Play pizza toss while you’re here, too! Registration is required for this event. The pizzas will take a bit of... Read more »
Let’s make pizza! On Monday, July 1, either from 1:30-2:30 or from 3-4 p.m., children ages 5-12 can come to the library and make mini pizzas, mini fruit pizzas, pizza play-dough, and a pizza pillow. Play pizza toss while you’re here, too! Registration is required for this event. The pizzas will take a bit of... Read more »
Don’t want the fuss and mess at home? Then let us handle that so you and your child(ren) can have multitudes of fun at our Sensory Play Day! On Tuesday, July 2 from 10-11 a.m., there will be many sensory stations and bins to stimulate the five senses. We encourage children to wear clothes that... Read more »
Ready to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program presented by the Jay County Public Library and is sponsored by The Portland Foundation, Jay Schools, and the library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2024-2025 and who will be attending any... Read more »
Join the Friends of the Jay County Public Library on the first Friday of the month from 2-4 p.m. inside the library to sign-up to become a Friend, learn about all of the fun and exciting things the Friends are planning, find out how you can get involved and help out, chat about the annual book... Read more »
Drop by JCPL during fair week, July 8-13, to take a break from the heat and play with a variety of giant games throughout the library. We will have a list of what is available and where it is located in the building! Games will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Monday, July 8 @ 10:00 a.m. in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: calves) Tuesday, July 9 @ 10:00 a.m. in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: poultry) Bring your children (ages 3-8) to the Jay County 4-H Fair for Books in the Barn! Each family will leave with a copy of the... 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 »
Monday, July 8 @ 10:00 a.m. in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: calves) Tuesday, July 9 @ 10:00 a.m. in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: poultry) Bring your children (ages 3-8) to the Jay County 4-H Fair for Books in the Barn! Each family will leave with a copy of the... Read more »
Ready to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program presented by the Jay County Public Library and is sponsored by The Portland Foundation, Jay Schools, and the library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2024-2025 and who will be attending any... Read more »
Kids in grades 3-6 are invited to come to the library for a fun STEAM experience on Monday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants will be building a MicroKart car with provided supplies and learning how to program it with code. This event is provided in coordination with Purdue Extension. Registration is... Read more »
JCPL is very excited to host the talented bubble artist and magician, Meadow Perry for two shows on Monday, July 15—4-5 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.! Meadow Perry is a Magician, Bubble Artist, and Actress who creates breathtakingly beautiful magic out of thin air. Discover true wonder with soap bubbles, as she takes the rules of... Read more »
JCPL is very excited to host the talented bubble artist and magician, Meadow Perry for two shows on Monday, July 15—4-5 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.! Meadow Perry is a Magician, Bubble Artist, and Actress who creates breathtakingly beautiful magic out of thin air. Discover true wonder with soap bubbles, as she takes the rules of... Read more »
Do you believe in fairies? If so, please come join us for our Fairy Garden craft night! The program will begin with a brief presentation on the history of fairies, then you will be set free to create your very own magical fairy garden! No real plants will be used, so your fairy garden will... Read more »
Ready to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program presented by the Jay County Public Library and is sponsored by The Portland Foundation, Jay Schools, and the library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2024-2025 and who will be attending any... Read more »
Come learn about fire safety with Kasey the Fire Dog on Thursday, July 18 at 1:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. in the Community Room. The Kasey Program uses a black Labrador Retriever to demonstrate fire safety skills. For example, Kasey demonstrates “Stop, Drop, & Roll,” checks the door to see if it's hot, crawls under... Read more »
Do you believe in fairies? If so, please come join us for our Fairy Garden craft night! The program will begin with a brief presentation on the history of fairies, then you will be set free to create your very own magical fairy garden! No real plants will be used, so your fairy garden will... Read more »
All ages are invited to participate in JCPL’s writing contest this summer, which will take place June 3-July 20. Kids who have completed grades K-8 may write a short comic strip for a chance to win a prize! First place winners will receive their own writing kits. Second and third place will receive prizes as... Read more »
Let’s go on a reading adventure as a community! From June 3-July 20, JCPL is challenging you to help us reach a community goal of reading 300,000 minutes (or 5,000 hours) this summer! When we reach our goal, we will celebrate with free popcorn and cookies at the library from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.... Read more »
JCPL is excited to welcome the newest addition to our staff this summer—our library bookworm, Willa Worma! Each week of our summer reading program, June 3-July 20, Willa Worma will be adventuring around the parks of Jay County to read her favorite books and hang out with her friends. She wants you to follow along... Read more »
Calling all Swifties ages 13 and up! Join us on Tuesday, July 23 from 5-7 p.m. for a very special open-house style night, as we travel through the Eras all over the library together. There will be themed refreshments, crafts, activities, music, goodie bags, and more! This will be an ultimate fan experience that you... Read more »
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 »
JCPL is excited to announce the return of our Pop-Up Food Pantry! Our second annual one-day pantry will take place on Thursday, August 1 from 12-6 p.m. in the Community Room at the library. In the meantime, we are asking for and accepting non-expired canned food and non-perishable food item donations to help stock the... Read more »