Jay County Public Library
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Craftin’ Pumpkins
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamilies are invited to the library on Thursday, October 23 from 5-7 p.m. for our very pumpkiny come-and-go event where children can paint a pumpkin, make pumpkin decorations, and enjoy delicious pumpkin drinks and treats. No registration is required and we hope to see you there!
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Lawyers in Libraries
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLawyers in Libraries will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Participants will be able to speak with an attorney through a video conferencing system about topics such as divorce, custody, guardianship, tenant-landlord issues, bankruptcy, debt collection, estates, or immigration. The service is free, confidential, and will... Read more »
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Fall Break Halloween Take & Makes
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Wednesday, October 22, Halloween-themed take and makes will be available for children ages preschool-2nd grade and 3rd-6th grade. Come grab a fun activity to enjoy during fall break!
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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.
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Farm-to-Table Thanksgiving Dinner for Kids!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCelebrate Thanksgiving at the library with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc.! Preschool and elementary kids are invited to join us for a hands-on, educational Thanksgiving experience. Children will get to eat turkey roast and mashed potatoes, make their own cranberry salad, bake a crescent roll, shake and make butter, and make their own pumpkin... 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!
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Ancestral Marathon: Hybrid Family History Conference
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesInterested in genealogy and family history? JCPL is partnering with Waco-McLennan County Library, Central Texas Genealogical Society, Texas State Genealogical Society, and the Genealogy Network of Texas for a hybrid one day conference with a variety of topic sessions. The conference will be on Friday, October 17 from 9-11:20 a.m. for the in-person session and... Read more »
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Ancestral Marathon: Hybrid Family History Conference
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesInterested in genealogy and family history? JCPL is partnering with Waco-McLennan County Library, Central Texas Genealogical Society, Texas State Genealogical Society, and the Genealogy Network of Texas for a hybrid one day conference with a variety of topic sessions. The conference will be on Friday, October 17 from 9-11:20 a.m. for the in-person session and... Read more »
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Story Time with Children’s Author Jayne Schriver
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Thursday, October 16 from 6-7 p.m., JCPL will welcome local author and Bluffton, Indiana native, Jayne Schriver to the library to read her picture book, Not Walter. This fun, rhyming story is about a shelter dog adoption and the process of naming him. At the event, Jayne will begin by reading her books, and... Read more »
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Adult Halloween Sip & Puzzle Night
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesPuzzle lovers, we’re back with a new type of puzzle night! We are excited to host our first adult sip & puzzle night that will be Halloween-themed. Join us on Tuesday, October 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for a fun two hours of puzzling at your own speed and enjoy some fun Halloween-themed mocktails and treats... Read more »
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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 »
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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 »