Adult
Pop-Up Food Pantry Donation Drive begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to announce the return of our Pop-Up Food Pantry! Our second annual one-day pantry will take place on Thursday, August 1 from 12-6 p.m. in the Community Room at the library. In the meantime, we are asking for and accepting non-expired canned food and non-perishable food item donations to help stock the... Read more »
Writing Contest begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAll ages are invited to participate in JCPL’s writing contest this summer, which will take place June 3-July 20. Kids who have completed grades K-8 may write a short comic strip for a chance to win a prize! First place winners will receive their own writing kits. Second and third place will receive prizes as... Read more »
Seasonal Savor: Cooking with Fresh Produce From the Garden
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin 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 we are in. There will be discussion, food demonstrations, and taste tests! Join us on Tuesday, June... 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 »
Interactive Movie Experience: Toy Story Edition
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Friday, June 14 at 2 p.m. for a fun and interactive movie showing of Toy Story. You’ll have a blast whether it’s your first or twenty-first viewing of this film. Attendees will be given a gift bag of prompts and props to participate in the journey of our favorite toys. All ages... Read more »
Hair-Raising Science with Wonderlab
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesWhat does lightning have to do with your socks? Static electricity! Come to the library on Monday, June 17 to learn how electricity is generated and how it impacts our lives from making your socks stick to your sweater—to creating a bolt of lightning! You’ll get to see electrifying experiments performed with Wonderlab’s Van de... Read more »
Hair-Raising Science with Wonderlab
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesWhat does lightning have to do with your socks? Static electricity! Come to the library on Monday, June 17 to learn how electricity is generated and how it impacts our lives from making your socks stick to your sweater—to creating a bolt of lightning! You’ll get to see electrifying experiments performed with Wonderlab’s Van de... 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.
Neon Party Sip & Paint
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Tuesday, June 25 at 6 p.m., join us for a fun neon-themed paint night for adults and teens (ages 13+). During this relaxing program, we will have self-directed canvas painting with neon paint and neon-themed refreshments. Registration is required and space is limited. We hope to see you there!
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 »
Life-Size Mario Kart Racing
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all racers and Mario Kart lovers ages 8 and up! Drop into the library on Friday, June 28 from 2-4 p.m. to try out your racing skills on a life-size level. Using giant bouncy balls, you will have an opportunity to hop around the track to see who is the fastest! Signed waivers are... Read more »