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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!!
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.
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 »
Adult & Teen Winter Reading Challenge ends!
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 »
Seasonal Savor: Healthy Food Prep Ideas
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to announce our new seasonal, 4-part adult healthy cooking mini-series in partnership with the dietitians from IU Health Jay! During this mini-series, we will be covering a healthy cooking topic that relates to the season that we are in. There will be discussion, food demonstrations, and taste tests! Join us on Tuesday,... Read more »
Solar Shades @ JCPL!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesPlanning to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8? We have your eyes covered! Drop by the library beginning March 11 to get up to 4 pairs of FREE solar shades, while supplies last, to safely watch the eclipse on the big day!
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 »
Create the Mood You Want: A Night of Expression Through Paint & Poetry
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us for a fun evening on Tuesday, March 12 at 6 p.m., for our next session of the Design Your Life Adult Mental Health Series with IU Health’s Jenni VanSkyock! During this session, we will be creating our works of self-expression through paint and poetry, no experience required! Self-expression and creativity can help us... Read more »
March Madness Bracket Competition
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesIt’s that time of year again and our annual March Madness bracket competition is back! However, this year we decided to do brackets for both men’s and women’s basketball for double the excitement and competition! You may complete brackets to enter the competition for men’s, women’s, or both! Brackets will be available on Monday, March... Read more »