Jay County Public Library
Enchanted Book Gardens
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome for a calm and relaxing hour on Tuesday, July 15 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m., and turn an ordinary book into a miniature magical habitat, similar to a fairy garden. Refreshments will be provided. For ages 3rd grade and up, including teens. Sign up is required. Call or visit the library to sign... Read more »
Enchanted Book Gardens
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome for a calm and relaxing hour on Tuesday, July 15 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m., and turn an ordinary book into a miniature magical habitat, similar to a fairy garden. Refreshments will be provided. For ages 3rd grade and up, including teens. Sign up is required. Call or visit the library to sign... 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.
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 »
End of Summer Bluey Party
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLet’s end summer at JCPL on a fun note and celebrate Bluey-Style! On Thursday, July 17 from 5-7 p.m., let’s celebrate all things Bluey! Meet Bluey and take pictures! Play keepy uppy, dress up as grannies, and complete an obstacle course. Make Bluey slime, a Bluey piggy bank, and your own Bluey mask. Snack on... 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!
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 »
JCPL’s Pop-Up Food Pantry & JCHD’s Back-to-School Bash
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to announce the return of our Pop-Up Food Pantry event, in partnership with American Structurepoint, Tyson Foods, the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and the Friends of the Jay County Public Library, on July 31 from 3-6 p.m. in the Community Room. Any and all members of our community will be able... 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!
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.
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 »
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!