Adult
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.
Outdoor Games for Spring Break
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesYearning for warm weather this Spring Break? JCPL’s got your back! Outdoor games will be available to play inside the library March 21 through 26, in the children’s area. Imagination required to create sunshine and green grass.
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
Women’s Self-Defense
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMonte Shrack from the Jay County Sherriff’s Department is leading a basic women’s self-defense class on March 22 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the Community Room. The class is designed to teach the true reality of women’s self-defense. It teaches simple, practical, effective, and sound techniques for self-defense. It will also teach self-awareness that... Read more »
Brain Health & Memory
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on March 29 at 6 p.m. for a Brain Health & Memory discussion with Purdue Extension’s Amanda Bullion. The first ten people to register will receive a free pre-made Memory Kit! JCPL’s Adult Services Librarian, Hannah, will also show you the tools and give you ideas that you will need to make different... Read more »
Book Spine Poetry Contest
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all poetry lovers! April is National Poetry Month and we are challenging you to create the ultimate haiku (poem with three lines only) using titles located on book spines selected by library staff. Visit the poem building table to see your choices and to try to create the ultimate combination of titles to create... Read more »
Book Spine Poetry Contest
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all poetry lovers! April is National Poetry Month and we are challenging you to create the ultimate haiku (poem with three lines only) using titles located on book spines selected by library staff. Visit the poem building table to see your choices and to try to create the ultimate combination of titles to create... Read more »
Book Spine Poetry Contest
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all poetry lovers! April is National Poetry Month and we are challenging you to create the ultimate haiku (poem with three lines only) using titles located on book spines selected by library staff. Visit the poem building table to see your choices and to try to create the ultimate combination of titles to create... Read more »
National Library Week
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesApril 4 through 9 is National Library Week! This year’s theme is “Connect with Your Library.” Stay tuned for various Facebook postings, free popcorn on April 4 to kick off the week, and a fun contest opportunity to help us celebrate the library!
Book Spine Poetry Contest
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all poetry lovers! April is National Poetry Month and we are challenging you to create the ultimate haiku (poem with three lines only) using titles located on book spines selected by library staff. Visit the poem building table to see your choices and to try to create the ultimate combination of titles to create... Read more »
Book Spine Poetry Contest
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all poetry lovers! April is National Poetry Month and we are challenging you to create the ultimate haiku (poem with three lines only) using titles located on book spines selected by library staff. Visit the poem building table to see your choices and to try to create the ultimate combination of titles to create... Read more »