Family
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 »
Pirate Camp
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAhoy Me Hearties! Learn to speak, dress, and talk like a pirate at JCPL’s Pirate Camp on Tuesday, June 25 from 10-11 a.m. in the Community Room! Prepare yourself to battle the high seas or walk the plank. Make your own parrot companion, treasure map, and more! Most importantly, you can dig for buried treasure... Read more »
Family Fair Night
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesStop on by the library’s parking lot on Thursday, June 27 anytime from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and enjoy a petting zoo, ice cream, outdoor games, farm crafts, and fun activities for the whole family! Participants will also have a chance to sign up for entry passes, ride wristbands, and other goodies for the Jay County Fair.... Read more »
Life-Size Mario Kart Racing
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all racers and Mario Kart lovers ages 8 and up! Drop into the library on Friday, June 28 from 2-4 p.m. to try out your racing skills on a life-size level. Using giant bouncy balls, you will have an opportunity to hop around the track to see who is the fastest! Signed waivers are... Read more »
Letter Hunt Adventure ends!
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 »
Indoor Story Trail ends!
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 »
Giant Games in the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDrop by JCPL during fair week, July 8-13, to take a break from the heat and play with a variety of giant games throughout the library. We will have a list of what is available and where it is located in the building! Games will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Bubble Magic Show w/ Meadow Perry
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is very excited to host the talented bubble artist and magician, Meadow Perry for two shows on Monday, July 15—4-5 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.! Meadow Perry is a Magician, Bubble Artist, and Actress who creates breathtakingly beautiful magic out of thin air. Discover true wonder with soap bubbles, as she takes the rules of... Read more »
Bubble Magic Show w/ Meadow Perry
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is very excited to host the talented bubble artist and magician, Meadow Perry for two shows on Monday, July 15—4-5 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.! Meadow Perry is a Magician, Bubble Artist, and Actress who creates breathtakingly beautiful magic out of thin air. Discover true wonder with soap bubbles, as she takes the rules of... Read more »