Adult
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
Plant Compatibility & Matchmaking
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, May 23 at 6 p.m., for our final spring gardening session this year. We are going to be 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? Purdue Extension’s Justin Curley will teach you... Read more »
Memorial Day- JCPL Closed!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTrueCrimeU: Crime Scene at the Library!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThis month, the year-long True Crime University program will be wrapping up with the final two classes. The first class will be on Tuesday, May 2 at 6 p.m. and will be covering unsolved cases and will be a final review of all of the topics covered to prepare attendees for the final crime scene... 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.
Summer Reading Challenge begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThis summer, JCPL is challenging you to help us hit our community goal of reading 3,000 hours! Summer reading will take place from June 5 through July 22 this year. When we reach our goal, the library will donate $1,000 that will be used to purchase food to give away to our community for our... Read more »
Chalk the Walk begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCreate artwork on the library’s sidewalks this summer whenever you visit the library! Sidewalk chalk will be available at the front desk from June 5 - July 22 for kids and families to take outside and enjoy drawing throughout the summer.
Take & Makes- All Ages!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMonday, June 5, while supplies last Preschool - 2nd Grade Take & Make Kits S’mores kits with summer fun activities 3rd-6th Grade Take & Make Kits Kool Aid rock candy science experiment with summer fun activities Teen & Adult Take & Make Kits Summer Floral Mason Jar Lid Suncatchers Craft & Activities
Healthy Mixology
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesSummer is the perfect time for a refreshing drink and working on your health! But what if you’re bored of drinking the same plain water or wanting to try something new but don’t know where to start? In this adult mixology class on June 6 at 6 p.m., we will teach you about healthy drink... Read more »
Pop-Up Food Pantry
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThursday, July 27 will be the Pop-Up Food Pantry event at the library. It will be held from 12-6 p.m. in the community room. Any and all members of our community will be able to come in and shop for some free food items! Shopping will be on a first come, first served basis, while... 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 »
Family Fair Night at the Library
Jay County Public Library Parking Lot 315 N Ship St., Portland, United StatesCome to the library’s parking lot on Thursday, June 15 between 5:00-7:00 p.m. and enjoy a petting zoo, homemade ice cream, outdoor games, and fun activities for the whole family! This free, come-and-go, interactive family event is being offered in coordination with Jay County High School FFA, Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc., and the Jay... Read more »