Stay Scam Safe

On Zoom In the comfort of your home

As technology evolves, scammers get more creative and inventive to get personal information and money. This online virtual class with the Purdue Extension office will teach you about how to avoid scams and protect your personal information. This class will be held on Zoom and registration is required. Please call the library to register. Want... Read more »

Event Series Cocoa, Cookies, & Classics

Cocoa, Cookies, & Classics

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

This December, we are getting in the holiday spirit with a three-part Classic Christmas film series. Join us on the following dates to drink hot cocoa, eat cookies, and celebrate the season in a classical way. December 3, 2 p.m. Miracle on 34th Street December 14, 2 p.m. White Christmas December 22, 2 p.m. Charles... Read more »

Holiday Take & Make Crafts

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Holiday-themed Take & Make Crafts will be available for ALL AGES at the library starting December 4, while supplies last!

Event Series Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

The 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 »

Event Series Cocoa, Cookies, & Classics

Cocoa, Cookies, & Classics

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

This December, we are getting in the holiday spirit with a three-part Classic Christmas film series. Join us on the following dates to drink hot cocoa, eat cookies, and celebrate the season in a classical way. December 3, 2 p.m. Miracle on 34th Street December 14, 2 p.m. White Christmas December 22, 2 p.m. Charles... Read more »

Gingerbread Man Scavenger Hunt

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

There is a Gingerbread Man loose in the library and we need your help catching him! Visit the front desk to start your scavenger hunt throughout the library to see if you can find where the sneaky Gingerbread Man is hiding. Once you find him, bring your completed scavenger hunt map to the front desk... Read more »

Gingerbread Slime

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

On December 20, anywhere from 4-6 p.m., children are invited to stop by the Community Room at the library to make gingerbread slime!  There will be a hot cocoa bar, as well.  All ages are welcome to this come-and-go, family-friendly, holiday event!

Event Series JCPL Book Club

JCPL Book Club

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

The JCPL Book Club meets at 7 on the 3rd Monday of each month.  New members are always welcome.

Event Series Cocoa, Cookies, & Classics

Cocoa, Cookies, & Classics

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

This December, we are getting in the holiday spirit with a three-part Classic Christmas film series. Join us on the following dates to drink hot cocoa, eat cookies, and celebrate the season in a classical way. December 3, 2 p.m. Miracle on 34th Street December 14, 2 p.m. White Christmas December 22, 2 p.m. Charles... Read more »

Gingerbread Man Scavenger Hunt

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

There is a Gingerbread Man loose in the library and we need your help catching him! Visit the front desk to start your scavenger hunt throughout the library to see if you can find where the sneaky Gingerbread Man is hiding. Once you find him, bring your completed scavenger hunt map to the front desk... Read more »

Movie at the Library- Jungle Cruise

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Join us for a showing of Disney’s Jungle Cruise.  Refreshments will be provided.  The movie is rated PG-13 for intense action violence and innuendo.