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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time will return on Tuesday, February 6 at 10 a.m. Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through April 16. Note: Due to Spring Break, there will be no story time on March... Read more »
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Story Seekers Book Club
Story Seekers Book Club
Calling all readers in grades 4, 5, or 6! Join the Story Seekers Book Club at the Jay County Public Library! We will be reading through the book Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye by Geronimo Stilton. Sign up by January 12 to receive a copy of the book at the first meeting on January... Read more »
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time will return on Tuesday, February 6 at 10 a.m. Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through April 16. Note: Due to Spring Break, there will be no story time on March... Read more »
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Interactive STEAM Studio
Interactive STEAM Studio
Purdue Extension 4-H & JCPL host an interactive STEAM Studio at the library on the first Wednesday of each month. The event is free for youth in grades 3-6, will be held in the Community Room from 3:00-4:30 pm, and registration is required. This program is currently full.
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Home Alone Safety Class
Home Alone Safety Class
On Saturday, March 9 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., students in grades 3-6 who have expressed interest in assuming the responsibility of staying home alone are invited to come to this safety class to learn how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power... Read more »
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Solar Shades @ JCPL!
Planning to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8? We have your eyes covered! Drop by the library beginning March 11 to get up to 4 pairs of FREE solar shades, while supplies last, to safely watch the eclipse on the big day!
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time will return on Tuesday, February 6 at 10 a.m. Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through April 16. Note: Due to Spring Break, there will be no story time on March... Read more »
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Interactive STEAM Studio
Interactive STEAM Studio
Purdue Extension 4-H & JCPL host an interactive STEAM Studio at the library on the first Wednesday of each month. The event is free for youth in grades 3-6, will be held in the Community Room from 3:00-4:30 pm, and registration is required. This program is currently full.
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Story Seekers Book Club
Story Seekers Book Club
Calling all readers in grades 4, 5, or 6! Join the Story Seekers Book Club at the Jay County Public Library! We will be reading through the book Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye by Geronimo Stilton. Sign up by January 12 to receive a copy of the book at the first meeting on January... Read more »
Family Easter Celebration
Family Easter Celebration
Celebrate Easter on Thursday, March 14 in the Community Room with egg decorating, crafts, and an Easter-themed snack! Kids will have a chance to learn about chickens and egg production too in this fun, educational event which will be held in collaboration with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and Minnich Farms. There will be... Read more »
Family Easter Celebration
Family Easter Celebration
Celebrate Easter on Thursday, March 14 in the Community Room with egg decorating, crafts, and an Easter-themed snack! Kids will have a chance to learn about chickens and egg production too in this fun, educational event which will be held in collaboration with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and Minnich Farms. There will be... Read more »
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time will return on Tuesday, February 6 at 10 a.m. Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through April 16. Note: Due to Spring Break, there will be no story time on March... Read more »
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Ag Take & Makes- ALL AGES!
Take & Make Crafts celebrating Ag Week will be available for ALL AGES on Monday, March 25, while supplies last. These crafts and activities are provided by Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and celebrate agriculture in our area! Come grab an activity for spring break fun!
Play With Purdue at the Library
Play With Purdue at the Library
Start your spring break off with fun activities provided by Purdue Extension and the library! Join us for a come-and-go event in the Community Room on Monday, March 25 from 2-4 p.m. and learn how to make ice cream in a bag, a milk-carton bird feeder, exploding seed balls, and also learn about positive ways... Read more »
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Disney Family Trivia
Disney Family Trivia
Calling all Disney & Pixar lovers! Join us on Tuesday, March 26 during Spring Break for our first edition of family trivia! We will be playing three rounds of regular trivia that is all based on Disney & Pixar movies, plus a bonus grand prize round to take home the grand prize. Disney-themed refreshments will... Read more »
Disney Family Trivia
Disney Family Trivia
Calling all Disney & Pixar lovers! Join us on Tuesday, March 26 during Spring Break for our first edition of family trivia! We will be playing three rounds of regular trivia that is all based on Disney & Pixar movies, plus a bonus grand prize round to take home the grand prize. Disney-themed refreshments will... Read more »
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Family Easter Egg Hunt
Family Easter Egg Hunt
Come to the library for a fun Easter Egg hunt on Wednesday, March 27! Preschool and elementary-age kids are encouraged to sign up for one of three time slots: 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Participants and their caregivers will assemble in the Community Room for quick instructions and then hunt Easter eggs throughout... Read more »
Family Easter Egg Hunt
Family Easter Egg Hunt
Come to the library for a fun Easter Egg hunt on Wednesday, March 27! Preschool and elementary-age kids are encouraged to sign up for one of three time slots: 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Participants and their caregivers will assemble in the Community Room for quick instructions and then hunt Easter eggs throughout... Read more »
Family Easter Egg Hunt
Family Easter Egg Hunt
Come to the library for a fun Easter Egg hunt on Wednesday, March 27! Preschool and elementary-age kids are encouraged to sign up for one of three time slots: 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Participants and their caregivers will assemble in the Community Room for quick instructions and then hunt Easter eggs throughout... Read more »
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Spring Break Craft
Stop by the children’s area on March 28-29 to enjoy making a simple spring craft!
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Spring Break Craft
Stop by the children’s area on March 28-29 to enjoy making a simple spring craft!
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Family Story Time will return on Tuesday, February 6 at 10 a.m. Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through April 16. Note: Due to Spring Break, there will be no story time on March... Read more »
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Interactive STEAM Studio
Interactive STEAM Studio
Purdue Extension 4-H & JCPL host an interactive STEAM Studio at the library on the first Wednesday of each month. The event is free for youth in grades 3-6, will be held in the Community Room from 3:00-4:30 pm, and registration is required. This program is currently full.
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Mother Goose
Mother Goose
Mother Goose will be flying back to the library on Friday mornings at 11:30 a.m. from April 5 – May 10! Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes and movement. In the event of a school cancellation, Mother Goose will not be held.