Jay County Public Library
Large Games & Activities!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThroughout the summer, there will be a variety of large games and fun activities for kids to enjoy on the children’s side of the library!
Superhero Reading League
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all superheroes and readers! Join JCPL on a reading adventure for all ages, June 2-July 19! Pick up a reading log on or after June 2 and color in a bubble for each 10 minutes that you read this summer. On the back of the sheet, complete at least one hero task for your... Read more »
Coloring Contest #2
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFor three weeks this summer, JCPL will be holding coloring contests! There will be two age groups: Ages 5-9 and Ages 10-13. Coloring pages will be available on Mondays at the beginning of each contest week at the circulation desk. You may submit one entry per child, per contest. Kids must color in the page... Read more »
KiPS
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesReady 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 sponsored by The Portland Foundation, Jay Schools, and the library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2025-2026 and who will be attending any school... Read more »
Club 55+: Beginning Genealogy
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJuly’s Club 55+ meeting will be held in the Indiana Room on Thursday, July 3 from 10-11 a.m., as we get an introduction to the library’s version of Ancestry.com and learn the basics of how to use the information in the room. Participants will get a family tree to fill out, an opportunity to use... Read more »
Stranger Things @ JCPL: An Interactive Scavenger Hunt Experience
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesA new gate to the Upside Down has opened at the library, and strange things are happening. You must solve the mystery, navigate Hawkins and the Upside Down, and ultimately face Vecna to prepare for the final season of Stranger Things. This fun program on Monday, July 7 is a major mash-up of a scavenger... Read more »
KiPS
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesReady 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 sponsored by The Portland Foundation, Jay Schools, and the library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2025-2026 and who will be attending any school... Read more »
Community Hero Celebration
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States“Heroes are made by the path they choose, not the powers they are graced with.” — Iron Man Superheroes assemble! Come celebrate our community heroes with an outdoor family fun program on Thursday, July 10 from 5-7 p.m. Held in partnership with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc., this program will give families a chance... Read more »
Coloring Contest #3
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFor three weeks this summer, JCPL will be holding coloring contests! There will be two age groups: Ages 5-9 and Ages 10-13. Coloring pages will be available on Mondays at the beginning of each contest week at the circulation desk. You may submit one entry per child, per contest. Kids must color in the page... Read more »
Enchanted Book Gardens
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome for a calm and relaxing hour on Tuesday, July 15 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m., and turn an ordinary book into a miniature magical habitat, similar to a fairy garden. Refreshments will be provided. For ages 3rd grade and up, including teens. Sign up is required. Call or visit the library to sign... Read more »
Enchanted Book Gardens
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome for a calm and relaxing hour on Tuesday, July 15 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m., and turn an ordinary book into a miniature magical habitat, similar to a fairy garden. Refreshments will be provided. For ages 3rd grade and up, including teens. Sign up is required. Call or visit the library to sign... Read more »
Friends of JCPL
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFriends group will process newsletters at 6 p.m. and stay for the business meeting at 6:30.