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 »

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 »

Free JCPL Merch Day

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

Free 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

Family Story Time

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

Family 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 States

JCPL 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 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!

Family Story Time

Family Story Time

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

Family 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 States

Friends 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 States

Let’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 »

Family Story Time

Family Story Time

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

Family 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

Family Story Time

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

Family 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 »