Children
Books in the Barn
Jay County Fairgrounds GazeboSunday, July 9 at 2:00 PM in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: pigs) Tuesday, July 11 at 10:00 AM in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: rabbits) Bring your preschool aged children (ages 3-8) to the Jay County 4-H Fair for Books in the Barn! Each family will leave with a copy... Read more »
Books in the Barn
Jay County Fairgrounds GazeboSunday, July 9 at 2:00 PM in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: pigs) Tuesday, July 11 at 10:00 AM in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: rabbits) Bring your preschool aged children (ages 3-8) to the Jay County 4-H Fair for Books in the Barn! Each family will leave with a copy... Read more »
KiPS
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesReady to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program sponsored by the Jay County Public Library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2023-2024 and who will be attending any Jay County school may be registered for this program. KiPS will be... Read more »
Chef University
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids, do you love to cook? Then come to the library this summer, and learn some new cooking skills! Kids who have completed grades 3-6 are invited to sign up for interactive cooking classes with Purdue Extension’s Amie Carpenter this summer. A parent/guardian or adult caregiver is required to attend. You can sign up for... Read more »
KiPS
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesReady to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program sponsored by the Jay County Public Library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2023-2024 and who will be attending any Jay County school may be registered for this program. KiPS will be... Read more »
Clifford’s Pawsome Party!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome meet Clifford at the library on Thursday, July 20 from 5-7 p.m. In addition to visiting with Clifford, children will have a chance to meet a certified therapy dog, play games, do a scavenger hunt, enjoy sweet treats, and make crafts in this come-and-go family event. Come join us for a bone-fide good time... Read more »
Summer Reading Challenge ends!
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 ends!
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.
Interactive STEM Studio
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesPurdue Extension 4-H & JCPL host an interactive STEM 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. Students will learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math through a... Read more »
Interactive STEM Studio
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesPurdue Extension 4-H & JCPL host an interactive STEM 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. Students will learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math through a... Read more »
Home Alone Safety Class
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Saturday, December 2 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 »
Christmas Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us for the last story time of the year on Tuesday, December 5 at 10 a.m., as we celebrate Christmas together! We’ll read Christmas stories, sing songs, and do a variety of Christmas crafts and activities. Story Time is for kids ages preschool and younger with their caregivers.