Adult
Beginner Crochet
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesWant to learn how to crochet? Do you know how to crochet but are rusty or want to learn a new stitch? Join us for our Beginner’s Crocheting Class on Thursday, May 19 at 4:30 p.m.! Phoebe Zimmerman, from Cozy Corner Crochet, will be with us to teach you the basics and get you crocheting... Read more »
Brain Break for Adults
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAdults need a break too! Stop by the Community Room at the library on Monday, May 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to take a much-needed brain break! There will be adult coloring tables, a vision board creation station, make-your-own stress ball station, journal decorating station, and snacks!
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
Goat Yoga
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us for this unique program where we do basic adult yoga… but with goats!! On May 24 at 6 p.m., we will be hosting local yoga instructor, Hannah Harris, and also Happy Goat Lucky Yoga to give you an opportunity to try a new style of yoga. Bring a towel for the yoga and... Read more »
Atomic Habits Book Talk
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAtomic Habits by James Clear is a popular book that discusses a framework on how to make small changes that will transform your habits into growth. This final event for our Adult Self-Care series will be held on May 31 at 6:30 p.m. We will take an in-depth look at this book and the framework... Read more »
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.
Bookopoly Reading Challenge
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesBookopoly Reading Challenge! June 6 through July 23 Do you love monopoly and love reading? Get the best of both in JCPL’s Bookopoly Challenge for all ages this summer at the library! If you meet the reading requirements, you will receive a completion prize and be entered into a drawing for one of many grand... Read more »
Dementia Friendly Jay County Workshop
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDementia Friendly Jay County Workshop Monday, June 6, 6 p.m. Join us on June 6 at 6 p.m. for a Dementia Friendly Jay County information workshop presented by Abby Muhlenkamp with Dementia Friends Indiana and Lifestream Services Inc. If you know somebody who is living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia and want to... Read more »
Introduction Forensics (True Crime University #1)
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States*True Crime University: Introduction to Forensics Tuesday, June 7, 6 p.m. Introduction to Forensics Join us as we kick off our year-long true crime series on June 7 at 6 p.m! Running from June 2022 through June 2023, this monthly program will teach you all about different aspects of true crime and forensics. Hands-on demonstrations... 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 »
Pond Management (Purdue Extension)
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesPurdue Extension: Pond Management Friday, June 13, 6 p.m. Join us on June 13 at 6 p.m. as we host Purdue Extension to teach you how to maintain and upkeep any ponds, whether they are residential, on property you own, or if you’re looking to start a new pond.
Minute to Win It Team Competition
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States*Minute to Win It Team Competition Monday, June 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gather your friends and family and meet us at the library on Monday, June 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., where teams will compete against each other in a series of minute to win it games! Based on the famous television show, teams will... Read more »