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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 »
DIY Fairy Gardens
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDo you believe in fairies? If so, please come join us for our Fairy Garden craft night! The program will begin with a brief presentation on the history of fairies, then you will be set free to create your very own magical fairy garden! No real plants will be used, so your fairy garden will... Read more »
Kasey the Fire Dog
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome learn about fire safety with Kasey the Fire Dog on Thursday, July 18 at 1:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. in the Community Room. The Kasey Program uses a black Labrador Retriever to demonstrate fire safety skills. For example, Kasey demonstrates “Stop, Drop, & Roll,” checks the door to see if it's hot, crawls under... Read more »
DIY Fairy Gardens
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDo you believe in fairies? If so, please come join us for our Fairy Garden craft night! The program will begin with a brief presentation on the history of fairies, then you will be set free to create your very own magical fairy garden! No real plants will be used, so your fairy garden will... Read more »
Writing Contest ends!
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 »
Adventures of the Traveling Bookworm ends!
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 »
Book Adventure Challenge ends!
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 »
Friends Book Sale
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFriends of the Jay County Public Library Annual Book Sale The Friends of JCPL will be hosting their annual book sale during Tractor Engine Show. The dates for the sale will be Thursday, August 22 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, August 23 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday, August 24 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. NEW... Read more »
Friends Book Sale
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFriends of the Jay County Public Library Annual Book Sale The Friends of JCPL will be hosting their annual book sale during Tractor Engine Show. The dates for the sale will be Thursday, August 22 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, August 23 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday, August 24 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. NEW... Read more »
Friends Book Sale
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFriends of the Jay County Public Library Annual Book Sale The Friends of JCPL will be hosting their annual book sale during Tractor Engine Show. The dates for the sale will be Thursday, August 22 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, August 23 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday, August 24 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. NEW... Read more »