Family
Movie & Cookies
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome watch Clifford: The Big Red Dog in the Community Room on March 22 at 2 p.m. and enjoy cookies while you watch. Movie is rated PG for impolite humor, thematic elements, and mild action.
STEM Exploration
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids in grades 3-6 are invited to come to the Community Room and try out 3-D printing and pens, coding, computer aided design, and engineering provided by Purdue Extension during this come & go, hands-on opportunity. Snacks will be provided! This event will be held both on Thursday, March 24 and Friday, March 25 from... Read more »
STEM Exploration
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids in grades 3-6 are invited to come to the Community Room and try out 3-D printing and pens, coding, computer aided design, and engineering provided by Purdue Extension during this come & go, hands-on opportunity. Snacks will be provided! This event will be held both on Thursday, March 24 and Friday, March 25 from... Read more »
National Library Week
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesApril 4 through 9 is National Library Week! This year’s theme is “Connect with Your Library.” Stay tuned for various Facebook postings, free popcorn on April 4 to kick off the week, and a fun contest opportunity to help us celebrate the library!
Paws & Pages
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesPatrons may register their child for an opportunity to read to Sonny the Chihuahua, a certified therapy dog on April 7. Held in the Community Room from 3:30-5:00 p.m., 15 minute time slots will be available for a chance to read and play with Sonny. Participants may bring their own books or read those provided... Read more »
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 »