Children
Last Day of Winter Reading Challenge!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesRead and Build a Snowman! All ages are encouraged to participate in our Winter Reading Challenge from January 16 through February 25. All you have to do is read three books and write each title on the form provided, to build a snowman. Book suggestions will be provided on the back of the form if... Read more »
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids preschool age and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities during Family Story Time! Family Story Time will meet in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m., from February 7 through April 25.
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 »
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids preschool age and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities during Family Story Time! Family Story Time will meet in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m., from February 7 through April 25.
Lego Play
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLegos will be available to play with in the children’s area on Thursday, March 9 from 3:30-7:00 p.m.
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids preschool age and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities during Family Story Time! Family Story Time will meet in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m., from February 7 through April 25.
Ag Week Take & Makes
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTake & Make Crafts celebrating Ag Week will be available for all ages on Monday, March 20 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!
Outdoor Games
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOutdoor games will be available to play indoors all week in the children’s area of the library!
Pop-Tart Peep Houses
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesBring a friend and drop in at the library on Tuesday, March 21 from 2-4 p.m. and make a Peep House with Pop -Tarts, icing, and candy decorations while supplies last. Start your Easter celebration early at the library with this fun activity!
Cupcake Wars
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesGet creative with cupcake wars at the library on Wednesday, March 22 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. in the Community Room! Kids in grades 3-6 are invited to participate and will work individually to decorate 4 cupcakes, 2 with a spring break theme and 2 of their own design. Participants will get ½ hour to decorate the... Read more »
Lego Dominoes & Zip Lines
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAre you ready for a Lego adventure? Stop by the library’s Community Room between 3:30-5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 23 and create a Lego design to knock over like dominoes! You will also have a chance to let your Lego friends go zip-lining in the library. Legos will be available for creative building as well!
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids preschool age and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities during Family Story Time! Family Story Time will meet in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m., from February 7 through April 25.