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Friends Book Sale
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFriends of the Jay County Public Library Annual Book Sale The Friends of JCPL will be hosting their annual book sale during Tractor Engine Show. The dates for the sale will be Thursday, August 22 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, August 23 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday, August 24 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. NEW... Read more »
Seasonal Savor: Healthy Fall Soups
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesGet into the fall soup season spirit and join us for the next session of our 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... Read more »
Club 55+
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to announce this new monthly club for seniors, ages 55+! On the first Thursday of each month, we will have a different activity to do during this morning social hour! The first meeting falls on September 5 from 10-11 a.m. We will be playing bingo, winning prizes, and enjoying coffee refreshments! We... Read more »
Friend-ly Fridays
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFriendly Fridays are held on the first Friday of the month. This month, join the Friends of the Jay County Public Library on Friday, September 6 from 2-4 p.m., inside the library to sign up to become a Friend, learn about all of the fun and exciting things the Friends are planning, find out how... 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 »
Money Matters: Behind on Bills
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to announce this new, three-part financial how-to series, in partnership with Jay County Purdue Extension’s Ashley Drees! Many Americans fall behind on bills but are unsure how to get their finances back on track. This program will provide skills in creating an action plan, tracking and managing income and expenses, prioritizing bills and expenses,... Read more »
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.
Be Your Best Self: What’s Right With Me?
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to announce our new, three-part adult mental health series for the fall season--Be Your Best Self! During this series, we will be exploring a different topic each month that helps you with both mental health and self-love with IU Health’s Jenni VanSkyock! Our September session will be held on Tuesday, September 24... 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 »
Accio Answers: A Harry Potter Trivia Night
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all teen and adult muggles and wizards (ages 13+)! Join us on Monday, September 30 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. for our Harry Potter-themed trivia night. We will be playing three rounds of regular trivia plus a bonus grand prize round. Gather your fellow housemates, sign up your team, and bring a mobile device to play.... 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 »