Family
Find an Easter Egg at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDuring the week of April 11-16, Easter eggs will be hidden around the library, and children are invited to come find one and bring it to the library circulation desk for a prize!
Family Easter Celebration
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCelebrate Easter on Friday, April 15 at 10 a.m. in the Community Room with stories, egg decorating, and Easter activities! This fun, educational event is held in collaboration with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc.
Bunny Bingo
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome join the fun on April 18 at 6 p.m., as we celebrate Easter with Bunny Bingo! There will be multiple rounds with prize winning opportunities, including the Grand Prize Easter Basket! Bunny-themed refreshments will also be provided. Please call or visit the library to make reservations for this special event, as space is limited... Read more »
Bookopoly Reading Challenge
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesBookopoly Reading Challenge! June 6 through July 23 Do you love monopoly and love reading? Get the best of both in JCPL’s Bookopoly Challenge for all ages this summer at the library! If you meet the reading requirements, you will receive a completion prize and be entered into a drawing for one of many grand... Read more »
Silly Safaris
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMonday, June 6, 1:30 p.m. AND 3:00 p.m. The ever-popular Silly Safaris live animal show will return to the Jay County Public Library on Monday, June 6 with TWO shows at 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Starring Ryan the Lion, this fun and educational show with an ocean theme will give kids the chance to... Read more »
Silly Safaris
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMonday, June 6, 1:30 p.m. AND 3:00 p.m. The ever-popular Silly Safaris live animal show will return to the Jay County Public Library on Monday, June 6 with TWO shows at 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Starring Ryan the Lion, this fun and educational show with an ocean theme will give kids the chance to... Read more »
Tabby Tuesdays
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States*Tabby Tuesdays Tuesday mornings, 10:00-11:00 a.m., June 7 - July 12 Register your child for an opportunity to read to a cat from the Midwest Pet Refuge! Held on Tuesday mornings from June 7 - July 12 from 10-11 a.m., each session will be 15 minutes long to allow for reading and playtime with the... Read more »
Tabby Tuesdays
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States*Tabby Tuesdays Tuesday mornings, 10:00-11:00 a.m., June 7 - July 12 Register your child for an opportunity to read to a cat from the Midwest Pet Refuge! Held on Tuesday mornings from June 7 - July 12 from 10-11 a.m., each session will be 15 minutes long to allow for reading and playtime with the... Read more »
Minute to Win It Team Competition
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States*Minute to Win It Team Competition Monday, June 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gather your friends and family and meet us at the library on Monday, June 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., where teams will compete against each other in a series of minute to win it games! Based on the famous television show, teams will... Read more »
Tabby Tuesdays
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States*Tabby Tuesdays Tuesday mornings, 10:00-11:00 a.m., June 7 - July 12 Register your child for an opportunity to read to a cat from the Midwest Pet Refuge! Held on Tuesday mornings from June 7 - July 12 from 10-11 a.m., each session will be 15 minutes long to allow for reading and playtime with the... Read more »
Encanto Family Movie Party
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesEncanto Family Movie Party Thursday, June 23, 2 p.m. Take a break from the heat and come inside the library for an afternoon family movie party on June 23 at 2 p.m., where we will be enjoying Encanto, popcorn, and root beer floats! Don’t worry, we won’t talk about Bruno!
Jim Barron Magic Show
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMonday, June 27, 1:30 p.m. Join us on Monday, June 27 at 1:30 p.m. as we welcome magician Jim Barron, as he performs his 2022 show, “Reading is Magical!” This will be a fast-paced, audience participation filled, illusion show that you will not want to miss!