Large Games & Activities!

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

Throughout 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 States

Calling 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 »

Family Game Kits

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

Family Game kits will be available to pick up on Monday, June 9, while supplies last. Pick up a kit with supplies and fun game ideas to enjoy playing together this summer with your family. One kit per family please.

Father’s Day Take & Make Craft & Raffle

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

Dads, bring your children to pick up a craft bag located in the children’s section at JCPL. Be sure to stop by the front desk to enter the raffle to win a grilling-themed prize basket! The craft will be available starting Monday, June 9, while supplies last. The raffle will run from Monday, June 9... Read more »

Teen Messy Art

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

Let the messiness inspire you! Teen artists (ages 13-18) are encouraged to come to the library on Tuesday, June 10 from 5-7 p.m. to make several messy art projects. Weather permitting, we’ll be outside water gun painting, spinning a top to make a splatter painting, and painting a canvas using anything but a paintbrush. The... Read more »

Event Series KiPS

KiPS

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

Ready 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 »

Event Series Cookies & Canvas for Kids

Cookies & Canvas for Kids

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

The Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and JCPL are again offering the popular kids Cookies & Canvas event on Thursday, June 12! Families may sign up for one of two sessions from 4:00-5:30 p.m. or 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room.  Recommended for elementary-aged children, this fun experience will include stories, making a llama painting,... Read more »

Event Series Cookies & Canvas for Kids

Cookies & Canvas for Kids

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

The Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and JCPL are again offering the popular kids Cookies & Canvas event on Thursday, June 12! Families may sign up for one of two sessions from 4:00-5:30 p.m. or 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room.  Recommended for elementary-aged children, this fun experience will include stories, making a llama painting,... Read more »

Tiny Art Experience

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

Join us at the library for a tiny art experience on June 16 in the Community Room from 1:30-3:30 p.m.! Make miniature 3-D art galleries and miniature collages, paint on mini canvases, and draw on little post-it notes! You’ll get the chance to showcase some of your artwork at the program and mingle with other... Read more »

Event Series JCPL Book Club

JCPL Book Club

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

The JCPL Book Club meets on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m.  On April 17, we’ll be reading The Bookwoman’s Daughter by Kim Michelle Richardson. Anyone who loves to read may join!

Bright Science Show with Wonderlab

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

On Tuesday, June 17 at 1:30 p.m., come to the Community Room and experience an illuminating exploration of a form of energy we can see: LIGHT! We’ll discover what light is made of and the science behind the surprising ways it’s generated. This engaging demonstration features brightly colored flames, cool glowing liquids, bizarre fluorescent materials,... Read more »

Event Series Friends of JCPL

Friends of JCPL

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

Friends group will process newsletters at 6 p.m. and stay for the business meeting at 6:30.