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 »
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.
Lawyers in Libraries
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLawyers 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 »
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.
Summer Fun in the Teen Section begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTeens (ages 13-18) are invited to participate in some fun passive activities this summer in the teen section of the library. In June, teens can make a scratch art bookmark, while supplies last. In July, teens can make Pokémon-themed origami. During both months, other activities, such as sticker puzzles, Sudoku, coloring sheets, word searches, etc.... Read more »
Coloring Contest #1
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 »
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 »
Super Start: Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all superheroes of all ages! Library Town needs super readers for the summer and needs your help. Drop by the Community Room Monday, June 2 from 4-6 p.m. to celebrate the kick-off of our summer reading program and start your training for our Superhero Reading League. Go through super hero training by choosing your... 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+: Summer Bingo!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCelebrate the beginning of summer by playing some fun summer-themed bingo with us at June’s Club 55+ session for seniors. On June 5 from 10-11 a.m., we’ll play several rounds and give away several summer-related prizes. Call or visit the library to reserve your spot for this fun club meeting.
Jump Rope Warrior Show
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe Jay County Public Library and Jay Community Center are excited to announce their summer partnership to bring an exciting jump rope show for all ages to Jay County. The Jump Rope Warrior, Inc.’s David Fisher will be performing two shows on Thursday, June 5 at 3:30-4:15 p.m. and 5:30-6:15 p.m. at the Jay Community... Read more »