Jay County Public Library
Events at this venue
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Large Games & Activities in the Library!
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!
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Summer Reading Adventure!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLet’s enjoy reading together this summer! All ages are welcome to come to the library and pick up a reading challenge bookmark between June 1 and July 18. Choose from one of several bookmarks and color a space every time you read. Kids ages 0-12 will also receive a free book for each bookmark they... Read more »
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America 250 Take & Makes for Kids
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesStop by the library on July 3, while supplies last, and grab a take & make activity for kids ages preschool – 2nd grade and 3-6th grade and celebrate America’s 250th birthday!
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Foam Party
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAre you ready for some outdoor fun? Kids of all ages are invited to a foam party on Monday, July 6 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Kids will have an opportunity to enjoy playing in foam and other water activities. To ensure that everyone has an enjoyable experience, sign up is required to attend. Families will... Read more »
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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 2026-2027 and who will be attending any school... Read more »
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Hedgehog Hannah Animal Shows
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDo you love animals? Come to the library on Friday, July 10 at 1:30 or 3:00 p.m. for Hedgehog Hannah’s Arctic 12 show featuring an arctic fox, a very large snake, an alligator, and other mammals like a chinchilla, hedgehog, ferret, or prairie dog. You will also get to see great reptiles like a legless... Read more »
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Hedgehog Hannah Animal Shows
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDo you love animals? Come to the library on Friday, July 10 at 1:30 or 3:00 p.m. for Hedgehog Hannah’s Arctic 12 show featuring an arctic fox, a very large snake, an alligator, and other mammals like a chinchilla, hedgehog, ferret, or prairie dog. You will also get to see great reptiles like a legless... Read more »
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Fort Wayne Ballet Presents: Sleeping Beauty Movement Presentation
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us for an interactive fairy tale program on Monday, July 13 featuring dancers from the Fort Wayne Ballet. In this 60-minute program, dancers in costume will tell a condensed version of Sleeping Beauty, followed by a short performance of some pieces from the ballet version of the story. Dancers will then give kids a... Read more »
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Fort Wayne Ballet Presents: Sleeping Beauty Movement Presentation
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us for an interactive fairy tale program on Monday, July 13 featuring dancers from the Fort Wayne Ballet. In this 60-minute program, dancers in costume will tell a condensed version of Sleeping Beauty, followed by a short performance of some pieces from the ballet version of the story. Dancers will then give kids a... Read more »
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Board of Trustees Meeting
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe Board of Trustees meet on the second Monday of the month at 4 p.m.
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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 2026-2027 and who will be attending any school... Read more »
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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!