Jay County Public Library
Going Green with Evergreen: Library Card Celebration Month
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesIn 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 »
Euchre for Beginners
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesShuffle, 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 »
Free JCPL Merch Day
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFree JCPL Merch Day- A limited-edition JCPL color changing stadium cup will be given out to any patron who checks something out on Friday, September 12, while supplies last.
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamily Story Time will be held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers from September 15 – November 18. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each... Read more »
Sip and Strum: An Acoustic Coffeehouse Concert with A. J. Wetzel
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to welcome renowned singer/songwriter A. J. Wetzel for a free acoustic concert night at the library for adults (18+) on Monday, September 15. From small town Indiana, Wetzel grew up on rock-n-roll and country music. Influenced by songwriters like Bruce Springsteen and Bob Seger to Sturgill Simpson and Tyler Childers, A. J.... Read more »
JCPL Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe 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!
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamily Story Time will be held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers from September 15 – November 18. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each... 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.
Cinnamon and Ceramics for Kids
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLet’s kick off the fall season with some Cinnamon and Ceramics! Join us at the library on Thursday, September 18 in the Community Room from 5-7 p.m. for a chance to paint some ceramic plates, planters, and coasters while eating some tasty cinnamon snacks! Sip on some hot chocolate, and make your very own cinnamon... Read more »
Creative Play in the Children’s Area
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesA variety of blocks and Legos will be available for play in the children’s area on Thursday, September 4 from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, September 20 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamily Story Time will be held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers from September 15 – November 18. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each... Read more »
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamily Story Time will be held on both Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers from September 15 – November 18. Please note: story time content will be the same for both days, but each... Read more »