Adult
Fancy Nancy Tea Party
It's a kid-friendly tea, but all ages are invited. Reservations are required. Call 260-726-7890. Inspired by the Fancy Nancy books by Jane O'Connor, the event will be our fanciest yet. Of course we'll all dress up!
Senior Lunch & Learn at John Jay Center
John Jay Center 101 S Meridian St, Portland, IN, United StatesAdult Services Librarian Cheryl Lucas will present “Your Library Online” highlighting our web page and databases and showing how to use the Evergreen Indiana catalog to find what you’re looking for (or discover more than you knew was there!). The program for those 55 and older includes a free lunch. Call the John Jay Center... Read more »
Cookbook Club: Mystery Ingredient
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe last meeting before summer break is POTLUCK. Bring a dish and a copy of the recipe to share, along with your own table service so you can taste what others have brought. Next meeting isn't until September, so don't miss this one.
Summer Challenge Mini Expo
Come the library's Community Room to learn about events and opportunities to be active in Jay County this summer. You can explore options for day camps, fitness classes, recreation and learning of all kinds — not just for kids but all ages. Participants in the expo include the John Jay Center, the Jay Community Center,... Read more »
JayCPL Book Club
The group will discuss Ashfall by Indiana author Mike Mullins. After the eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano destroys his city and its surroundings, fifteen-year-old Alex must journey from Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Illinois to find his parents and sister, trying to survive in a transformed landscape and a new society in which all the old... Read more »
Senior Tech Lab at John Jay Center
John Jay Center 101 S Meridian St, Portland, IN, United StatesAn open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library.
Decoding Nutrition Labels
What's that mean? Julayne Ross from Jay County Hospital will reveal the mysteries of food labeling, all those numbers, names and information on the package. A Summer Challenge program.
Hook and Needles Club
Bring your own supplies and ideas to share or items to brag on.
Adult Crafts & Coloring
Relax and let your creativity flow as you make unique art pieces from cardboard rolls or just sit and color while visiting together.
Bookmobile at Redkey Elementary
Redkey Elementary 500 W Main St, Redkey, IN, United StatesRedkey Elementary School 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Check out and return items, apply for a library card (bring ID and contact information), participate in the 2016 Summer Challenge, and pick up a schedule of the library’s summer programs.
Bookmobile at Hudson Park
Hudson Family Park S Wayne St, Portland, IN, United StatesHudson Family Park on South Wayne Street in Portland 2:00 to 4:00 pm Check out and return items, apply for a library card (bring ID and contact information), participate in the 2016 Summer Challenge, and pick up a schedule of the library’s summer programs.
Senior Lunch & Learn at John Jay Center: Genealogy Online
John Jay Center 101 S Meridian St, Portland, IN, United StatesIt’s a show and tell session by the library's Cheryl Lucas about using technology to connect the dots on your family history. The program for those 55 and older includes a lunch for $1 when you call the John Jay Center at 260-729-5525 to make your reservation.