Jay County Public Library
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 »
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.
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 »
Self-Care: It’s Not Just For Sundays!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAre 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 StatesHappy Earth Day! In celebration, on April 22, we will have Earth Day-themed take and makes for all ages, while supplies last!
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.
Paws and Play at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome to the library on Thursday, April 18 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. for some pawsitively fun after-school activities! Meet a certified therapy dog, enjoy making a dog treat, create your own furry dog friend, paint a paw print, and make a dog toy. Join us for a tail-waggin’ good time! Registration is suggested, but walk-ins welcome.... 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.
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamily Story Time will return on Tuesday, February 6 at 10 a.m. Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through April 16. Note: Due to Spring Break, there will be no story time on March... 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!
Parent Cafe: The Struggle Is Real
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe Parent Café with the Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition will be held Monday, April 15 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Parent Café offers a safe place to come together, enjoy good food, and just talk—and there will be prizes! Please call or visit the library to sign up for this program.