Jay County Public Library
Neon Glow Dance Party
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLights out, glow on! Kids ages 8-12 are invited to come to the library for a Neon Glow Dance Party on Thursday, June 26 from 5-7 p.m. in the Community Room. Kids will enjoy dancing to fun tunes on bubble wrap and playing glow-in-the-dark games like giant jenga, twister, putt putt, and more, under black... Read more »
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 »
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 2025-2026 and who will be attending any school... Read more »
Pinewood Derby at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDrivers, start your engines! Children of all ages are welcome to come to the library on Tuesday, June 24 for a Pinewood Derby hosted in partnership with Scout Troop 206, Cub Pack 3206, and Cub Pack 205. There will be two sessions to choose from: 10:00-11:30 a.m. or 1:30-3:00 p.m. Come into the library to... Read more »
Pinewood Derby at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDrivers, start your engines! Children of all ages are welcome to come to the library on Tuesday, June 24 for a Pinewood Derby hosted in partnership with Scout Troop 206, Cub Pack 3206, and Cub Pack 205. There will be two sessions to choose from: 10:00-11:30 a.m. or 1:30-3:00 p.m. Come into the library to... Read more »
Silly Safaris
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe popular Silly Safaris live animal show will return to the Jay County Public Library on Monday, June 23 with two shows at 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Starring Hummingbird Hailey, this fun and educational show will give kids the chance to see live animals and the colors of nature! Registration is required. Sign up... Read more »
Silly Safaris
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe popular Silly Safaris live animal show will return to the Jay County Public Library on Monday, June 23 with two shows at 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Starring Hummingbird Hailey, this fun and educational show will give kids the chance to see live animals and the colors of nature! Registration is required. Sign up... Read more »
Blueberry Bash with Children’s Author Shannon Anderson
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome meet Indiana Author Shannon Anderson at our Blueberry Bash on Thursday, June 19 from 5-7 p.m., presented in partnership by JCPL, the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc., and Purdue Extension Jay County. During this event, families will have an opportunity to hear Shannon read her books and purchase one if they would like. Shannon... Read more »
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 2025-2026 and who will be attending any school... Read more »
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.
Bright Science Show with Wonderlab
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Tuesday, June 17 at 1:30 p.m., come to the Community Room and experience an illuminating exploration of a form of energy we can see: LIGHT! We’ll discover what light is made of and the science behind the surprising ways it’s generated. This engaging demonstration features brightly colored flames, cool glowing liquids, bizarre fluorescent materials,... Read more »
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!