Children
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 »
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 »
Paws & Pages
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesRegister your child for an opportunity to read to a certified therapy dog on Friday, June 9 and on Friday, July 7. Held in the Community Room from 10:00-11:00 a.m., each child or family will have 15 minutes of reading and playtime with the dog. Participants may bring their own books or read those provided... Read more »
Puppet-Making Workshop
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Monday, June 12 at 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. for a fun family experience making puppets with Melly Pop Productions! During this hands-on workshop, the MellyPop! artist will work with your child to design and create their very own “mini” puppet masterpiece to take home. With two time slots to choose from,... Read more »
Puppet-Making Workshop
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Monday, June 12 at 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. for a fun family experience making puppets with Melly Pop Productions! During this hands-on workshop, the MellyPop! artist will work with your child to design and create their very own “mini” puppet masterpiece to take home. With two time slots to choose from,... Read more »
Summer Story Time Fun!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us in the Community Room for stories followed by activities on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., June 6 through June 27. This one-hour program is recommended for children ages 8 and under. All Summer Time Story Fun programs will be held at the library. June 6 - Around the World - Travel to different countries... 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 »
Family Fair Night at the Library
Jay County Public Library Parking Lot 315 N Ship St., Portland, United StatesCome to the library’s parking lot on Thursday, June 15 between 5:00-7:00 p.m. and enjoy a petting zoo, homemade ice cream, outdoor games, and fun activities for the whole family! This free, come-and-go, interactive family event is being offered in coordination with Jay County High School FFA, Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc., and the Jay... Read more »
Family Film Friday!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTake a break from the heat this summer and join us on Friday, June 16 at 1 p.m. for an afternoon showing of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs! We will be serving popcorn and root beer floats, while supplies last! Movie will begin at 1 p.m., so show up a little early to get... Read more »
Story Trail #1 ends!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTake a walk with your family around the library from June 5-17 and read the children’s book Marigold Bakes a Cake by Mike Malbrough. A small prize will be available at the front desk for kids each day they complete the story trail.
Nailed It! Decorating Edition (Ages 8-12)
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMonday, June 19 Kid’s Challenge (ages 8-12), 3:30-4:30 PM Teen & Adult Challenge (ages 13+), 6:00-7:00 PM In Netflix’s Nailed It!, a baking competition show, contestants must bake and recreate their own versions of a predetermined cake design. However, here at JCPL, we do the baking for you. All you have to do is re-create... Read more »
Summer Story Time Fun!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us in the Community Room for stories followed by activities on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., June 6 through June 27. This one-hour program is recommended for children ages 8 and under. All Summer Time Story Fun programs will be held at the library. June 6 - Around the World - Travel to different countries... Read more »