Event Series Mother Goose

Mother Goose

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

Mother Goose will be flying back to the library on Friday mornings at 11:30 a.m. from April 5 – May 10!  Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes and movement.  In the event of a school cancellation, Mother Goose will not be held.

Canning & Preservation 101

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

Are you interested in learning to can and preserve food, but not sure where to start or what all is possible? If yes, join us for this informational only session on Monday, April 29 at 6 p.m. in the Community Room.  Purdue Extension’s Janel Franks will be teaching us all of the basic information we... Read more »

Rain Gardens & Arbor Day

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

Interested in how you can steward your land better? Come to the library on Tuesday, April 30 at 6 p.m. where Purdue Extension’s Emily Kring will teach you what a rain garden is and how it works.  She will also be going over ways that you can use rain gardens and trees to cater to... Read more »

Event Series Interactive STEM Studio

Interactive STEAM Studio

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

Purdue Extension 4-H & JCPL host an interactive STEAM Studio at the library on the first Wednesday of each month. The event is free for youth in grades 3-6, will be held in the Community Room from 3:00-4:30 pm, and registration is required. This program is currently full.

Event Series Mother Goose

Mother Goose

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

Mother Goose will be flying back to the library on Friday mornings at 11:30 a.m. from April 5 – May 10!  Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes and movement.  In the event of a school cancellation, Mother Goose will not be held.

Friend-ly Fridays

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

Join the Friends of the Jay County Public Library on Friday, May 3 from 2-4 p.m., inside the library to sign-up to become a Friend, learn about all of the fun and exciting things the Friends are planning, find out how you can get involved and help out, chat about the annual book sale, or... Read more »

May the 4th Take & Makes

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

In a galaxy not so far away, come to the library on Saturday, May 4 for an out-of-this-world Star Wars take and make activity for children of all ages, while supplies last. May the 4th be with you!

Decadent Delights: A Chocolate Tasting Experience for Adults

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

Join us for a delicious and intriguing social night out in style on Monday, May 6 at 6 p.m., as we journey through tasting a variety of chocolates. We will teach you about the history of chocolate and each chocolate’s distinct flavor profile and preferred pairings, all while you learn how to be a professional... Read more »

Interactice STEAM Studio

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

Purdue Extension 4-H & JCPL host an interactive STEAM Studio at the library on the first two Wednesdays of each month. The event is free for youth in grades 3-6, will be held in the Community Room from 3:00-4:30 pm, and registration is required. This program is currently full.

Event Series Lego Play

Lego Play

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

Legos will be available to play with in the children’s area of the library on Thursday, May 9 from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Event Series Mother Goose

Mother Goose

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

Mother Goose will be flying back to the library on Friday mornings at 11:30 a.m. from April 5 – May 10!  Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes and movement.  In the event of a school cancellation, Mother Goose will not be held.

Event Series Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

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

The regular monthly meeting of the library’s Board of Trustees is open to the public and held in the Community Room unless otherwise posted. The library is governed by a seven-member board, with members appointed by the Jay County Council, Jay County Commission, or Jay School Corporation. Members are appointed for four-year terms, serve without... Read more »