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 »
Calling all adult horror lovers, ages 18+! Join us on Tuesday, October 29 from 5-8 p.m. for a unique evening of thrills and chills during our Fearful Films Cinema dinner and double movie experience. We will be showing two classic throwback horror films: The Creature from the Black Lagoon and the 1931 version of Dracula.... 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 »
Very Slightly Scary Estate Tour Enter, if you dare! On Halloween night, from 5-7 p.m. the ghouls are taking over the Community Room and invite you to take a self-directed tour through their creepy estate rooms. Unlike normal haunted houses, this is a walk-through experience and doesn’t include any scary actors or jump scares. However,... Read more »
Happy Halloween! Come trick-or-treat at the library on Thursday, October 31 from 5-7 p.m. Kids will receive one book of their choice, a bookmark, and candy. We can’t wait to see you at the library in your best costumes!
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, November 1 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 »
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 hosting a Teen Pop-Up Art Gallery on Tuesday, November 5 from 5:30-7 p.m. We want to showcase all local teen (grades 7-12) artists and celebrate local emerging talent. Art of any medium is welcome, but no foul language or other explicit content is allowed. Art pieces cannot be sold during this event. During the... 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. Bloomfield and East Jay students meet on the first Wednesday, while Redkey and West Jay students meet on the second Wednesday. Homeschooled and... Read more »
Seniors (55+) are invited to come to the Community Room on Thursday, November 7 from 10-11 a.m. to learn about and practice chair yoga for stress relief. Reserve your spot by calling or visiting the library! Please note: There will not be a December session of Club 55+, due to holiday programming. The club will... Read more »
“To infinity and beyond!” Come to the library for an out of this world experience! View the stars in our giant inflatable planetarium and create your own constellation cover to use on a flashlight. Kids will get to make galaxy calming jars, planet night lights, a solar system mobile, learn about moon phases with Oreos,... 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.
On Saturday, November 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 »
Do you enjoy watching Bluey? Come to the library and enter your name for a chance to win a Bluey Advent Calendar! Sign up tickets will be available on November 11 on the children’s side of the circulation desk. Winner will be drawn and notified on November 25!
Teen and adults (13+) are invited to celebrate National Novel Writing Month by picking up a writing activity to take and make on Monday, November 11, while supplies last.
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 »
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 for our last session of Be Your Best Self mental health series with IU Health’s Jenni VanSkyock on Tuesday, November 12 at 6 p.m. For our November session, we will be participating in discussion and activities based around self-care to help reduce our stress before the upcoming holiday season. Please register for this... 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. Bloomfield and East Jay students meet on the first Wednesday, while Redkey and West Jay students meet on the second Wednesday. Homeschooled and... Read more »
Lincoln Logs and cardboard blocks will be available to play with in the Children’s area on Saturday, November 16 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and Thursday, November 14 from 3:00-7:00 p.m.
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 »
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.
Lincoln Logs and cardboard blocks will be available to play with in the Children’s area on Saturday, November 16 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and Thursday, November 14 from 3:00-7:00 p.m.
Join us for the final session of our financial how-to series, in partnership with Jay County Purdue Extension’s Ashley Drees! On Monday, November 18 at 6 p.m., you will learn how to set SMART goals to help you manage your money and achieve your financial goals. We'll help participants meet their financial goals by increasing knowledge,... 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 »
Lawyers in Libraries will be held on Thursday, November 21 this 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 be... Read more »
Celebrate Thanksgiving at the library with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc.! Preschool and elementary kids are invited to join us for a hands-on, educational Thanksgiving experience. Children will get to eat turkey roast and mashed potatoes, make their own cranberry salad, bake a crescent roll, shake and make butter, and make their own pumpkin... Read more »
Celebrate Thanksgiving at the library with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc.! Preschool and elementary kids are invited to join us for a hands-on, educational Thanksgiving experience. Children will get to eat turkey roast and mashed potatoes, make their own cranberry salad, bake a crescent roll, shake and make butter, and make their own pumpkin... 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.
Join us on Monday, November 25 at 6 p.m. for a fun adult night out with crafting, cookies, and cocoa before the holidays! We will be making a DIY snow globe and cocoa/peppermint jars that would make a great gift or keep it for yourself! Come out and get ready for the holiday season with... Read more »
Any teens, in grades 7-12, are invited to drop-in the library after school from 4-5 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun hour of different themed crafts, snacks, and activities! On Tuesday, November 26, we will be having a holiday mix-up party theme with Thanksgiving and Christmas-themed activities and snacks. Sign-up... Read more »