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!

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 »

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 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.

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 »

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 »

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 Lawyers in Libraries

Lawyers in Libraries

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

Lawyers 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 »

Self-Care: It’s Not Just For Sundays!

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

Are you interested in self-care, but feel like you never have time to actually do it? Do you plan to do self-care practices on the weekends only because that’s when it fits best in your schedule? Have you heard of self-care, but not sure where to start? If you answered yes to any of these... Read more »

Earth Day Take & Makes

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

Happy Earth Day! In celebration, on April 22, we will have Earth Day-themed take and makes for all ages, while supplies last!

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, April 11 from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. and on Saturday, April 20 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.