Jay County Public Library
Your Digital Voice: Internet & Technology Needs Survey
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJay County Public Library & ECI Regional Planning District are partnering to survey residents of Jay County about your internet access and technology skills from April 1-June 1, 2025. The purpose of this survey is to gather data that could help us get grant funding to be able to provide free computer and technology classes,... Read more »
Club 55+: Plant Propagation
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAttention! There was a misprint in this month's newsletter. May’s Club 55+ session will be held on Thursday, May 1 from 10-11 a.m. and Purdue Extension's Emily Kring will be coming to talk about plant propagation. We will NOT be playing bingo. Call or visit the library to reserve your spot in the club.
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother Goose will be flying to the library on Friday mornings at 11:15 a.m. March 7 through May 23. 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.
Mother’s Day Craft
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMothers, bring your children in for a craft in the children’s area at JCPL. Be sure to stop by the front desk to enter the raffle to win a beautiful flower for Mother’s Day! The raffle and the craft will start Monday, May 5, and end Friday, May 9. Raffle winner will be contacted before... Read more »
Financial Question Appointments
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHave questions about your finances or about money in general? Need help planning to get out of debt? Need a professional to guide you on how to improve your credit? All of these questions and more can be answered during these free, 15-minute appointments on Monday, May 5 between 4:30 and 5:45 p.m. with a... Read more »
Financial Foundations: Credit 101
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesNot sure what a credit score is? Or are you looking for help improving your scores? In this free class on Monday, May 5 at 6 p.m. with one of First Financials’ wellness specialists, you'll learn how to access your credit score, how your score is made, what to do to improve your score, and... Read more »
Tropical Vibes & Crafty Tides: Adult Crafting Night
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. for a fun night out at the library for the FINAL session in our adult crafting series for the season. This month, we will be escaping to a tropical getaway paradise with themed refreshments and by making tropical tote bags, sand art in jars, and stamped... Read more »
How to Grow Salsa
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesStop by the library on Thursday, May 8 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. for a fun and educational family experience learning about salsa! Plant your own pepper and tomato plants, make some salsa, learn how to make a mini-greenhouse for herbs, and make some tortilla chips. Registration is requested, but walk-ins welcome. Please call or visit the... Read more »
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother Goose will be flying to the library on Friday mornings at 11:15 a.m. March 7 through May 23. 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.
Board of Trustees
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe 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 »
Magnetic Blocks & Legos
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMagnetic Blocks and Legos will be available to play with in the children’s area of the library on Thursday, May 15 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 17 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother Goose will be flying to the library on Friday mornings at 11:15 a.m. March 7 through May 23. 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.