Family
Outdoor Games in the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesA variety of outdoor games will be available to play inside the library.
Halloween-themed Take & Make Crafts
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHalloween-themed take and make crafts available on this day, for all ages, while supplies last!
Trick-or-Treat at the Library!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL will be participating in the Merchant Trick-or-Treat event on Friday, October 29th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Stop by the library for candy and treats for all ages!
Local Author Chele Denney Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesSaturday, October 30 @ 10:00 a.m. Meet children’s book author Michele Denney at the Jay County Public Library during a farm-themed story time on Saturday, October 30 @ 10:00 a.m. ... Read more »
National Games Week at the Library!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesNational Games Week is the November 8 through 13 this year. Help us celebrate by stopping by the library during this week and play games that will be placed throughout... Read more »
Children’s Book Week!
JCPL's Facebook Page 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCelebrate Children’s Book Week from November 8-14. Join the fun on the JCPL Facebook page, as we celebrate children’s books!
Family Story Kits available at the library!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAside from Thanksgiving, November is also home to National Writing and National Family Stories Month. To celebrate both occasions, we will be distributing Family Story Kits that will be available... Read more »
Paws & Pages
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesRegister your child for an opportunity to read to Sonny the Chihuahua, a certified therapy dog, on November 16. Held in the Community Room from 3:30-5:00 p.m., each participant/family may... Read more »
Holiday Take & Make Crafts
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHoliday-themed Take & Make Crafts will be available for ALL AGES at the library starting December 4, while supplies last!
Santa Visits the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJump-start your family’s holiday spirit by stopping by the library on December 13, any time between 5 and 7 p.m. Children will get to sit on Santa’s lap, meet Mrs.... Read more »
Gingerbread Man Scavenger Hunt
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThere is a Gingerbread Man loose in the library and we need your help catching him! Visit the front desk to start your scavenger hunt throughout the library to see... Read more »
Gingerbread Slime
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn December 20, anywhere from 4-6 p.m., children are invited to stop by the Community Room at the library to make gingerbread slime! There will be a hot cocoa bar,... Read more »