Get into the fall soup season spirit and join us for the next session of our 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... Read more »
JCPL is excited to announce this new monthly club for seniors, ages 55+! On the first Thursday of each month, we will have a different activity to do during this morning social hour! The first meeting falls on September 5 from 10-11 a.m. We will be playing bingo, winning prizes, and enjoying coffee refreshments! We... Read more »
Build a fort at the library on Thursday, September 5 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the Community Room! We will be building using cardboard panels for our forts and additional building blocks will also be available to create and play. This program is recommended for preschool and elementary-aged children.
Friendly Fridays are held on the first Friday of the month. This month, join the Friends of the Jay County Public Library on Friday, September 6 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... 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 »
JCPL is excited to announce this new, three-part financial how-to series, in partnership with Jay County Purdue Extension’s Ashley Drees! Many Americans fall behind on bills but are unsure how to get their finances back on track. This program will provide skills in creating an action plan, tracking and managing income and expenses, prioritizing bills and expenses,... Read more »
Calling all readers in grades 4, 5, or 6—come join the Story Seekers Book Club at the Jay County Public Library! We will be reading through the book Wilderlore: The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody. Sign up by September 5 to receive a copy of the book at the first meeting on September 12! You... 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!
Join us in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through December 3. Note: there will be no Family Story Time on November 26 during Thanksgiving Week. November 5 – Trains! November... Read more »
Come to the Community Room in the library on Thursday, September 19 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. and make keychains and jewelry from Perler beads and pony beads at this crafty event for preschool and elementary-age kids! Enjoy other activities such as diamond art and paint-by-sticker art. Stop by for this come-and-go event and create to your... Read more »
Mother Goose will be flying back to the library on Friday mornings at 11:15 a.m. from September 20 to December 13! Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes, and movement. If Jay Schools are not in session, Mother Goose will not be held.
Drop by the library and build a marble run or create a structure with magnetic blocks in the children’s area of the library on Saturday, September 21 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and Thursday, September 26 from 3-7 p.m.
Join us in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through December 3. Note: there will be no Family Story Time on November 26 during Thanksgiving Week. November 5 – Trains! November... Read more »
JCPL is excited to announce our new after-school club for teens! Any teens, in grades 7-12, are invited to stop by the library after school from 4-5 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month for a fun hour of themed crafts, snacks, and activities! This month we will meet on Tuesday, September 24 from... Read more »
JCPL is excited to announce our new, three-part adult mental health series for the fall season--Be Your Best Self! During this series, we will be exploring a different topic each month that helps you with both mental health and self-love with IU Health’s Jenni VanSkyock! Our September session will be held on Tuesday, September 24... 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 »
Drop by the library and build a marble run or create a structure with magnetic blocks in the children’s area of the library on Saturday, September 21 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and Thursday, September 26 from 3-7 p.m.
Mother Goose will be flying back to the library on Friday mornings at 11:15 a.m. from September 20 to December 13! Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes, and movement. If Jay Schools are not in session, Mother Goose will not be held.
Calling all teen and adult muggles and wizards (ages 13+)! Join us on Monday, September 30 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. for our Harry Potter-themed trivia night. We will be playing three rounds of regular trivia plus a bonus grand prize round. Gather your fellow housemates, sign up your team, and bring a mobile device to play.... Read more »
During the month of October, adults and teens (ages 13+) are invited to participate in our new reading and watching challenge. Participants will have three different “poison” cards to choose from: reading, watching tv series, or watching movies. On each card, you will color or mark in the poison bottles to keep track of your... Read more »
Join us in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through December 3. Note: there will be no Family Story Time on November 26 during Thanksgiving Week. November 5 – Trains! November... Read more »
Join us on Tuesday, October 1 at 6 p.m. for our next session of our financial how-to series, in partnership with Jay County Purdue Extension’s Ashley Drees! In this class, you will learn how to safely use technology to reduce the risk of being a scam victim, and how to identify and prevent common scams.... Read more »
Interactive STREAM studio is back! Purdue Extension 4-H & JCPL are hosting an Interactive STREAM Studio for youth in grades 3-6 at the library on the first and second Wednesdays of each month, starting October 2 and 9. Bloomfield and East Jay students meet on the first Wednesday, while Redkey and West Jay students meet... Read more »
Seniors (55+) are invited to come to the Community Room on Thursday, October 3 from 10-11 a.m. for a fun social hour with crafts. We will be making fall flannel coasters and a flannel pumpkin ornament. Please reserve your spot by calling or visiting the library!
Families may register their child for an opportunity to read to a certified therapy dog on October 3. Held in the Community Room from 4:00-5:30, 15-minute time slots will be available for a chance to read to and play with a furry friend. Participants may bring their own books or read those provided by the... Read more »
Mother Goose will be flying back to the library on Friday mornings at 11:15 a.m. from September 20 to December 13! Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes, and movement. If Jay Schools are not in session, Mother Goose will not be held.
Friendly Fridays are held on the first Friday of the month. This month, join the Friends of the Jay County Public Library on Friday, October 4 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... Read more »