Jay County Public Library
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother 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 StatesAre 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 StatesInterested 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 »
Interactive STEAM Studio
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesPurdue 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.
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesIn 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesPurdue 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.
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother 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.
Board of Trustees
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe 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 »