Tractor-Engine Take & Makes

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

Come to the library on Friday, August 22, for tractor/engine-themed take and makes for children ages Preschool-Grade 2 and Grades 3-6.

Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale

Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale

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

The Friends of JCPL will be hosting their annual book sale during the Tractor & Engine Show. The dates for the sale will be: Thursday, August 21 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, August 22 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, August 23 from 8 a.m-12 p.m. Due to low attendance in the past several years, there... Read more »

Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale

Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale

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

The Friends of JCPL will be hosting their annual book sale during the Tractor & Engine Show. The dates for the sale will be: Thursday, August 21 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, August 22 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, August 23 from 8 a.m-12 p.m. Due to low attendance in the past several years, there... Read more »

Lawyers in Libraries

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

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 »

Going Green with Evergreen: Library Card Celebration Month

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

In celebration of library card month, JCPL is excited to announce our Going Green with Evergreen campaign, happening September 2-30, which focuses on the value and importance of having a library card at JCPL!  A main part of the campaign is our Fresh Start program, where we will forgive all fines and fees (including for... Read more »

Free Popcorn Day

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

Free Popcorn Day- Stop in for free popcorn on Wednesday, September 3 from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., while supplies last.

Story Seekers Book Club

Story Seekers Book Club

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

Calling all readers in grades 4, 5, and 6! Join the Story Seekers Book Club at the Jay County Public Library! Sign up by calling or visiting the library, and you will get the book for free at the first meeting! The club will meet on September 4, October 2, and November 6 from 4:30-5:30... Read more »

Fall Booklover Take & Makes for Adults

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

Fall is quickly approaching, so get ready for the season change with a fall and booklover-themed take and make kit for adults! Kit includes a customizable wooden book page banner piece craft, a reading tracker bookmark, cocoa and cider packets for a warm drink, a piece of chocolate to enjoy while reading, book lover stickers,... Read more »

Preschool Playtime

Preschool Playtime

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

Join us for a fun playtime on Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9 from 10-11 a.m. in the Community Room for children ages preschool and younger. A variety of toys will be provided for kids to enjoy.

Preschool Playtime

Preschool Playtime

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

Join us for a fun playtime on Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9 from 10-11 a.m. in the Community Room for children ages preschool and younger. A variety of toys will be provided for kids to enjoy.

Euchre for Beginners

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

Shuffle, deal, and play your way to an evening of fun in the Community Room on Thursday, September 11 from 5-7 p.m. This family event is for anyone who would like to learn the basics of playing euchre.  The Euchre game is recommended for ages 8+, and there will be additional board and card games... Read more »