Children
Pioneer Experience Take & Makes
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Monday, June 10, take & makes will be available, while supplies last, for kids to take home and experience pioneer fun! Preschool-2nd graders will be able to create a foam patchwork quilt sewing craft with other printed activities. 3rd-6th graders will be able to paint two pioneer peg dolls, make a wagon for them... Read more »
Teddy Bear Picnic
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Tuesday, June 11 at 10 a.m., JCPL will be hosting a Teddy Bear Picnic in the Community Room! Each child may bring a teddy bear of their own, but every child will get the opportunity to pick out a stuffed animal they can keep! The program will begin with two stories and then children... 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 presented by the Jay County Public Library and is sponsored by The Portland Foundation, Jay Schools, and the library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2024-2025 and who will be attending any... Read more »
Strawberry Fest with Indiana Author Shannon Anderson
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome meet Indiana Author Shannon Anderson at a Strawberry Fest on Thursday, June 13 from 5-7 p.m., presented in partnership by JCPL and the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. During this event, families will have an opportunity to meet and hear Shannon read her books and purchase one if they would like. Shannon is the... Read more »
Interactive Movie Experience: Toy Story Edition
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Friday, June 14 at 2 p.m. for a fun and interactive movie showing of Toy Story. You’ll have a blast whether it’s your first or twenty-first viewing of this film. Attendees will be given a gift bag of prompts and props to participate in the journey of our favorite toys. All ages... Read more »
Hair-Raising Science with Wonderlab
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesWhat does lightning have to do with your socks? Static electricity! Come to the library on Monday, June 17 to learn how electricity is generated and how it impacts our lives from making your socks stick to your sweater—to creating a bolt of lightning! You’ll get to see electrifying experiments performed with Wonderlab’s Van de... Read more »
Hair-Raising Science with Wonderlab
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesWhat does lightning have to do with your socks? Static electricity! Come to the library on Monday, June 17 to learn how electricity is generated and how it impacts our lives from making your socks stick to your sweater—to creating a bolt of lightning! You’ll get to see electrifying experiments performed with Wonderlab’s Van de... 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 presented by the Jay County Public Library and is sponsored by The Portland Foundation, Jay Schools, and the library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2024-2025 and who will be attending any... Read more »
Mini Hollywood Prom
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL proudly presents: Mini Hollywood Prom! Children ages 1-8 years old and one significant adult (parent, grandparent, or grandfriend) are invited to come dance the evening away and participate in activities together. Two sessions will be available to attend on Thursday, June 20 from 4-5 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Registration is required so please call... Read more »
Mini Hollywood Prom
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL proudly presents: Mini Hollywood Prom! Children ages 1-8 years old and one significant adult (parent, grandparent, or grandfriend) are invited to come dance the evening away and participate in activities together. Two sessions will be available to attend on Thursday, June 20 from 4-5 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Registration is required so please call... Read more »
Cookies & Canvas for Kids
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and JCPL are again offering the popular kids Cookies & Canvas event on Monday, June 24! Families may sign up for one of two sessions from 4-5:30 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Recommended for elementary age children, this fun experience will include stories, making a chicken... Read more »
Cookies & Canvas for Kids
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and JCPL are again offering the popular kids Cookies & Canvas event on Monday, June 24! Families may sign up for one of two sessions from 4-5:30 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Recommended for elementary age children, this fun experience will include stories, making a chicken... Read more »