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Halloween-themed Take & Make Crafts
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHalloween-themed take and make crafts available on this day, for all ages, while supplies last!
Murder Mystery Monday
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAre you a true crime and mystery lover? If so, this three-week event is for you! Visit the library starting on Mondays in October (11th, 18th, and 25th) for all of the true crime you can handle! There will be mystery kits with various true crime activities inside to take with you, a display to... Read more »
Murder Mystery Movie
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAre you a true crime and mystery lover? If so, this three-week event is for you! Visit the library starting on Mondays in October (11th, 18th, and 25th) for all of the true crime you can handle! There will be mystery kits with various true crime activities inside to take with you, a display to... 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.
Local Author Chele Denney Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesSaturday, October 30 @ 10:00 a.m. Meet children’s book author Michele Denney at the Jay County Public Library during a farm-themed story time on Saturday, October 30 @ 10:00 a.m. Chele will be reading her book The Secret Life of Mary the Librarian, and children will have an opportunity to participate in various cow and... 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.
National Games Week at the Library!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesNational Games Week is the November 8 through 13 this year. Help us celebrate by stopping by the library during this week and play games that will be placed throughout the building. Bring some friends, or your family, and enjoy a wide variety of games to be able to play together for this all ages... 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 »
Last day of Lend a Hand, Give a Can Drive!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is showing love to our community by hosting a non-perishable food drive from October 18 – November 13. Everyone is welcome to bring in and donate non-perishable items that will be given to Community & Family Services Food Pantry in Portland. Special requests are canned meat and a variety of canned vegetables, although all... Read more »
Family Story Kits available at the library!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAside from Thanksgiving, November is also home to National Writing and National Family Stories Month. To celebrate both occasions, we will be distributing Family Story Kits that will be available starting Monday, November 15. These kits will provide resources and materials to help you document your family's story. Included in the kits are writing and... Read more »
Healthy Holidays
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAre you stressed about your family’s meal plan for the Holidays? Are you, or one of your family members or friends, a diabetic? Not sure how to make holiday food diabetic-friendly? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then this is a program that you will NOT want to miss! Join us... Read more »
JCPL Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe JCPL Book Club meets at 7 on the 3rd Monday of each month. New members are always welcome.