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JCPL Closed!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL will be closed on Monday, April 8, for the total solar eclipse.
Free Services Day
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Tuesday, April 9, we will be doing Free Services Day! All printing, copying, faxing, and laminations are free all day from 8 a.m.-8 p.m, as a part of JCPL's Week of Gratitude!
JCPL’s Week of Gratitude!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to announce our Week of Gratitude that is happening April 9-12! During this week, we are celebrating being grateful for our library, but also for all of our patrons and community members who utilize our facility, services, and materials. Come help us celebrate throughout the week, as we have something special planned... Read more »
Free Cupcake Day!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Wednesday, April 10, come have a free celebratory cupcake, while supplies last, as a part of JCPL's Week of Gratitude!
Fine Free Day!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesVisit the library on Thursday, April 11, for our Fine Free Day, where no fines will accrue all day (8 AM to 8 PM)! We will also be forgiving fines on accounts, as long as it is not a lost or damaged item fee on this day, as a part of JCPL's Week of Gratitude!
Free Gift Day!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTo end JCPL's Week of Gratitude, on Friday, April 12, we will be giving out a free limited edition JCPL Mood Changing stadium cup to the first 100 people who visit the library!
Parent Cafe: The Struggle Is Real
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe Parent Café with the Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition will be held Monday, April 15 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Parent Café offers a safe place to come together, enjoy good food, and just talk—and there will be prizes! Please call or visit the library to sign up for this program.
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.
Earth Day Take & Makes
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHappy Earth Day! In celebration, on April 22, we will have Earth Day-themed take and makes for all ages, while supplies last!
Self-Care: It’s Not Just For Sundays!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAre you interested in self-care, but feel like you never have time to actually do it? Do you plan to do self-care practices on the weekends only because that’s when it fits best in your schedule? Have you heard of self-care, but not sure where to start? If you answered yes to any of these... 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 »