Children
Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesChildren ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. September 20 through December 6.
Trick-or-Treat at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome Trick-or-Treat at the library on Monday, October 31 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Books, candy, and bookmarks will be available for trick-or-treaters.
Lend a Hand, Give a Can Drive begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is showing love to our community by hosting a non-perishable food drive again this year from November 1-22. Everyone is welcome to bring in and donate non-perishable items that will be given to the Trinity Church’s Food Pantry in Portland. All non-perishable food items are welcome. Join us in lending a hand and giving... Read more »
‘Write the Holidays’ Short Story Contest Begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is launching a short story contest this November, in honor of National Novel Writing Month. (We hope to inspire you to write a novel someday, but want to get you started with something short for now!) To enter the contest, you will need to write a short story that includes your choice of any... Read more »
Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesChildren ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. September 20 through December 6.
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 »
Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesChildren ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. September 20 through December 6.
Writer’s Cafe at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThis program is for writers of all ages who need a scheduled time, or a change of scenery, to jump-start creativity! Drop by the library during our weekly Writer’s Café to enjoy refreshments, get some inspiration, and a provided space to get your write on! Whether you are currently writing a book, want to get... Read more »
After-School Fun at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome make turkey balloon rockets, pony bead fall corn crafts, and Oreo turkeys in this come-and-go event on Thursday, November 10 in the Community Room from 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesChildren ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. September 20 through December 6.
Writer’s Cafe at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThis program is for writers of all ages who need a scheduled time, or a change of scenery, to jump-start creativity! Drop by the library during our weekly Writer’s Café to enjoy refreshments, get some inspiration, and a provided space to get your write on! Whether you are currently writing a book, want to get... Read more »