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 »

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 »

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 »

Decadent Delights: A Chocolate Tasting Experience for Adults

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

Join us for a delicious and intriguing social night out in style on Monday, May 6 at 6 p.m., as we journey through tasting a variety of chocolates. We will teach you about the history of chocolate and each chocolate’s distinct flavor profile and preferred pairings, all while you learn how to be a professional... Read more »

Event Series Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

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

The regular monthly meeting of the library’s Board of Trustees is open to the public and held in the Community Room unless otherwise posted. The library is governed by a seven-member board, with members appointed by the Jay County Council, Jay County Commission, or Jay School Corporation. Members are appointed for four-year terms, serve without... Read more »

Composting & Upcycling Fun!

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

During the month of May, re-using and recycling things in our homes and gardens is on our minds! Whether it is creating compost for our gardens, or if you have items laying around your home that you can't bear to get rid of, this program is going to discuss how to reuse them all! On... Read more »

Parent Cafe: A Toaster for Mother’s Day

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

This month, The Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition is having a toaster for Mother’s Day on Monday, May 20 from 4:30-6:00 p.m.  Parent Café offers a safe place to come together, enjoy good food, and just talk.  There will be free food and prizes!  To reserve your spot, call the library at 260-726-7890.

Event Series JCPL Book Club

JCPL Book Club

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

The 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!

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 »

JCPL Closed for Memorial Day

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

JCPL will be closed all day May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

What’s Your Playlist? How Music Can Motivate & Inspire

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

Join us for our final session of the Design Your Life Adult Mental Health Series with IU Health’s Jenni VanSkyock on Tuesday, May 28 at 6 p.m. This month, we will be talking about the music that we listen to and how that can help motivate us to accomplish tasks and goals, or improve our... Read more »