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JCPL Closed for Memorial Day
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL will be closed all day May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.
Book Adventure Challenge begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLet’s go on a reading adventure as a community! From June 3-July 20, JCPL is challenging you to help us reach a community goal of reading 300,000 minutes (or 5,000 hours) this summer! When we reach our goal, we will celebrate with free popcorn and cookies at the library from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.... Read more »
Adventures of the Traveling Bookworm begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to welcome the newest addition to our staff this summer—our library bookworm, Willa Worma! Each week of our summer reading program, June 3-July 20, Willa Worma will be adventuring around the parks of Jay County to read her favorite books and hang out with her friends. She wants you to follow along... Read more »
Writing Contest begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAll ages are invited to participate in JCPL’s writing contest this summer, which will take place June 3-July 20. Kids who have completed grades K-8 may write a short comic strip for a chance to win a prize! First place winners will receive their own writing kits. Second and third place will receive prizes as... Read more »
Indoor Story Trail begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTake a walk through the children’s side of the library June 3-29. This summer’s Indoor Story Trail will be featuring Make More S’mores by Cathy Ballou Mealey. Learn how Roscoe the Raccoon loves sharing s’mores with his friends, but will there be any left for him? Follow the signs located in the library foyer and... Read more »
Letter Hunt Adventure begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin in on our Letter Hunt Adventure June 3-29 which includes our Indoor Story Trail and a new weekly craft. The goal is to solve a Cryptogram Puzzle! Clues will be hidden in various spots on the children’s side of the library. Printouts of the puzzle and additional instructions will be located on the North... Read more »
Survival Skills Workshop
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDo you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Join us for a Wilderness Survival Skills workshop on Monday, June 3 in the parking lot of the library. Come learn about making wilderness shelters, fire-starting techniques, how to find fresh water and food, and what to do if you are lost and need... Read more »
Survival Skills Workshop
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDo you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Join us for a Wilderness Survival Skills workshop on Monday, June 3 in the parking lot of the library. Come learn about making wilderness shelters, fire-starting techniques, how to find fresh water and food, and what to do if you are lost and need... Read more »
Tape Town
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome visit newly-established Tape Town--right here in the Community Room at JCPL! Join us on Tuesday, June 4 from 10-11 a.m. for activities like “driving” down the tape roads of Tape Town and visiting interactive stations like the grocery store and car wash. There will be a fun car snack to make and an On-the-Go... 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 »
Stuffed Animal Party
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesChoose from a variety of animals and stuff your very own furry friend on Thursday, June 6 from 1-2 p.m. or from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Enjoy a variety of additional activities as you get to know your new friend! Children of any age are welcome to participate. Registration is required and space... Read more »
Stuffed Animal Party
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesChoose from a variety of animals and stuff your very own furry friend on Thursday, June 6 from 1-2 p.m. or from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Enjoy a variety of additional activities as you get to know your new friend! Children of any age are welcome to participate. Registration is required and space... Read more »