Children
Spring Break Craft
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesStop by the children’s area on March 28-29 to enjoy making a simple spring craft!
Outdoor Games
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOutdoor games will be available to play with in the children’s area from March 25-30.
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamily 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 »
Interactive STEAM Studio
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesPurdue 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.
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother 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.
JCPL Closed!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL will be closed on Monday, April 8, for the total solar eclipse.
Free Services Day
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Tuesday, April 9, we will be doing Free Services Day! All printing, copying, faxing, and laminations are free all day from 8 a.m.-8 p.m, as a part of JCPL's Week of Gratitude!
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamily 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 »
Free Cupcake Day!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Wednesday, April 10, come have a free celebratory cupcake, while supplies last, as a part of JCPL's Week of Gratitude!
Interactive STEAM Studio
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesPurdue 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.
Fine Free Day!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesVisit the library on Thursday, April 11, for our Fine Free Day, where no fines will accrue all day (8 AM to 8 PM)! We will also be forgiving fines on accounts, as long as it is not a lost or damaged item fee on this day, as a part of JCPL's Week of Gratitude!