Adult
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.
Board of Trustees
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe 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 »
Adult & Teen Winter Reading Challenge begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAttention all teen & adult readers! This January, JCPL is bringing back the Winter Reading Challenge for teens and adults, ages 13 and up! The challenge will take place from January 15 through March 2. To participate, pick up a reading challenge form from the front desk. You must complete a minimum of three reading... 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.
Balmy at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesBrrr… it’s cold outside! So come on inside the library, where it’s warm, and experience a lip balm tutorial! On Tuesday, January 23, participants will have the opportunity to create and design their own lip balms while being made to feel like they are at the beach. There will be two sessions. The tutorial for... Read more »
Balmy at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesBrrr… it’s cold outside! So come on inside the library, where it’s warm, and experience a lip balm tutorial! On Tuesday, January 23, participants will have the opportunity to create and design their own lip balms while being made to feel like they are at the beach. There will be two sessions. The tutorial for... 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 »
What’s Your Love Language?
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us for a fun evening on February 6 at 6 p.m., as we launch our first Design Your Life Adult Mental Health Series session of 2024 with IU Health’s Jenni VanSkyock! During this session, we will be learning about our love languages and how we can better connect with others, whether it’s your romantic... Read more »
Board of Trustees
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe 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 »
Plant Compatibility & Matchmaking
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFor our first gardening themed session of 2024, we are getting into the Valentine’s gardening mood by covering the topic of plant compatibility. Have you wondered what plants are safe to plant together or which ones are okay to do rotational gardening with? On Tuesday, February 13 at 6 p.m., Purdue Extension’s Justin Curley will... Read more »
Parent Cafe
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesParent Cafe-A Date with My Child's Parents: Your Child's First Playmate Parent Cafe is a program offered by Be Strong Families. It offers a safe place to come together, enjoy good food, and just talk. There will be free food and prizes!!