Adult
Edible Book Cake Contest
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesWanted: book lovers and bakers! Whether you are a professional baker or an amateur, enter to compete in our Edible Book Cake Contest on Monday, July 18 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m! Based off of the International Edible Book Contest, we will be hosting our first ever edible book competition. It’s simple: choose a book... 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.
Harry Potter Night
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all muggles! Whether you are a long-time fan or just becoming one, join us on Thursday, July 21 from 5-7 p.m. at the library for a unique Harry Potter fandom experience! Upon your arrival at the library, you will get sorted into your house. Then, you can visit the Great Hall in the Community... Read more »
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
Ball State University Rinard Orchid Greenhouse Presentation
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us as we partner with Ball State University’s Rinard Orchid Greenhouse for a presentation on tropical and native Orchids! Erica Oliver from BSU will be presenting on this floral topic and will be bringing real orchids that you can interact with. There will also be orchid-themed activities, including orchid origami. This event is suitable... Read more »
Kurt Beach Author Visit
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us as we welcome Muncie native author Kurt Beach to JCPL! Kurt was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy—a rare muscular disease—at a young age. During his visit to our library, he will be talking about his life and his memoir, Searching for Every Step: Finding Purpose in Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. In his... Read more »
TCU: Fingerprints
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTrue Crime University: Fingerprints Please call or visit the library to register for this event.
Sr Tech at John Jay
An open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location.
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 »
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.
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
Sr Tech at John Jay
An open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location.