Family
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 »
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 »
Teddy Bear Picnic
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Tuesday, June 11 at 10 a.m., JCPL will be hosting a Teddy Bear Picnic in the Community Room! Each child may bring a teddy bear of their own, but every child will get the opportunity to pick out a stuffed animal they can keep! The program will begin with two stories and then children... Read more »
Strawberry Fest with Indiana Author Shannon Anderson
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome meet Indiana Author Shannon Anderson at a Strawberry Fest on Thursday, June 13 from 5-7 p.m., presented in partnership by JCPL and the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. During this event, families will have an opportunity to meet and hear Shannon read her books and purchase one if they would like. Shannon is the... Read more »
Interactive Movie Experience: Toy Story Edition
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Friday, June 14 at 2 p.m. for a fun and interactive movie showing of Toy Story. You’ll have a blast whether it’s your first or twenty-first viewing of this film. Attendees will be given a gift bag of prompts and props to participate in the journey of our favorite toys. All ages... Read more »
Hair-Raising Science with Wonderlab
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesWhat does lightning have to do with your socks? Static electricity! Come to the library on Monday, June 17 to learn how electricity is generated and how it impacts our lives from making your socks stick to your sweater—to creating a bolt of lightning! You’ll get to see electrifying experiments performed with Wonderlab’s Van de... Read more »
Hair-Raising Science with Wonderlab
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesWhat does lightning have to do with your socks? Static electricity! Come to the library on Monday, June 17 to learn how electricity is generated and how it impacts our lives from making your socks stick to your sweater—to creating a bolt of lightning! You’ll get to see electrifying experiments performed with Wonderlab’s Van de... 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 »
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 »