Events

  • Go for the Gold: Adult & Teen Winter Reading Olympics

    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    Get ready to celebrate Winter Reading and the Winter Olympics with our Winter Reading Olympics! Teens and adults, start training now as you read your way to gold! The program will run from January 5—February 28. Look for more information in the next newsletter.

  • Interactive STREAM Studio

    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    Interactive STREAM Studio is back! Purdue Extension 4-H & JCPL are hosting an Interactive STREAM Studio! Students in grades 3-6 can learn about science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math through a hands-on progress of making. We will be exploring computer science, money, science and math in art and cooking, and more!  The event is... Read more »

  • The Invisible String Group for Kids

    The Invisible String Group for Kids
    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    A new interactive, activity-based group will be starting to support children who deal with separation issues such as: First days of school, camp, or other life milestones Friendship and other relationship challenges Family separations due to travel, illness, or military service Divorce Trauma Temporary or permanent loss Led by Sheron McClung Borders, this group is... Read more »

  • Winter Olympics Obstacle Course!

    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    February 6-21, JCPL is summoning our Olympic heroes to the children’s side of the library to enjoy a winter Olympics obstacle course. Follow the signs and participate in “ice” hockey, speed skating, ski jumping, luge, cross-country skiing, and curling. Once the course is finished, visit the front desk to receive a golden prize!

  • Mother Goose

    Mother Goose
    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    Mother Goose will be flying back to the library February 6-April 24 on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. 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.

  • Blind Date with a Craft

    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    Hey adults, want a blind date that won’t let you down? Grab one of our sealed bags that contains an unknown craft! Whether you want an intricate, long craft or a simple, short one—we have something you’ll love. These kits are first come, first serve and are available February 9, until we run out. Make... Read more »

  • Family Story Time

    Family Story Time
    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    Family Story Time will be held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers starting February 2. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »

  • Board of Trustees Meeting

    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    The Board of Trustees meet on the second Monday of the month at 4 p.m.

  • Family Story Time

    Family Story Time
    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    Family Story Time will be held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers starting February 2. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each week will have... Read more »

  • Interactive STREAM Studio

    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    Interactive STREAM Studio is back! Purdue Extension 4-H & JCPL are hosting an Interactive STREAM Studio! Students in grades 3-6 can learn about science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math through a hands-on progress of making. We will be exploring computer science, money, science and math in art and cooking, and more!  The event is... Read more »

  • The Invisible String Group for Kids

    The Invisible String Group for Kids
    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    A new interactive, activity-based group will be starting to support children who deal with separation issues such as: First days of school, camp, or other life milestones Friendship and other relationship challenges Family separations due to travel, illness, or military service Divorce Trauma Temporary or permanent loss Led by Sheron McClung Borders, this group is... Read more »

  • Mother Goose

    Mother Goose
    Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

    Mother Goose will be flying back to the library February 6-April 24 on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. 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.