Children
Catching Bigfoot with Mike Familant
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin Producer, Lead Investigator, and New Jersey Native Mike Familant on Tuesday, May 9 at 6 p.m. as he shares his experiences researching and tracking down the truth behind North America’s most iconic cryptid, Bigfoot. Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Grassman, Skunk Ape, or Big Red Eye, whatever name you choose to call this large, bipedal hominid, Mike has probably... Read more »
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother Goose will be flying back to the library on Friday, April 21, April 28, and May 12 at 11:30 a.m. Join her for stories, rhymes, and movement in the Community Room. Mother Goose will not be held on May 5. In the event of a school cancellation, Mother Goose will not be held.
Memorial Day- JCPL Closed!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesSummer Reading Challenge begins!
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 begins!
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.
Take & Makes- All Ages!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMonday, June 5, while supplies last Preschool - 2nd Grade Take & Make Kits S’mores kits with summer fun activities 3rd-6th Grade Take & Make Kits Kool Aid rock candy science experiment with summer fun activities Teen & Adult Take & Make Kits Summer Floral Mason Jar Lid Suncatchers Craft & Activities
Story Trail #1 begins!
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.
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 »
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 »