Family
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids preschool age and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities during Family Story Time! Family Story Time will meet in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m., from February 7 through April 25.
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother Goose will be flying back to the library on Friday, April 21, April 28, and May 12 at 11:30 a.m. Join her for stories, rhymes, and movement in the Community Room. Mother Goose will not be held on May 5. In the event of a school cancellation, Mother Goose will not be held.
Star Wars Take & Makes
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesStar Wars fans, this one is for you! Come by the library on Thursday, May 4 to pick up one of our Star Wars-themed Take & Make activity kits for all ages, while supplies last! In this kit you will find different activities and a Build-Your-Own Yoda craft to make. May the Fourth be with... Read more »
Catching Bigfoot with Mike Familant
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin Producer, Lead Investigator, and New Jersey Native Mike Familant on Tuesday, May 9 at 6 p.m. as he shares his experiences researching and tracking down the truth behind North America’s most iconic cryptid, Bigfoot. Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Grassman, Skunk Ape, or Big Red Eye, whatever name you choose to call this large, bipedal hominid, Mike has probably... Read more »
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother Goose will be flying back to the library on Friday, April 21, April 28, and May 12 at 11:30 a.m. Join her for stories, rhymes, and movement in the Community Room. Mother Goose will not be held on May 5. In the event of a school cancellation, Mother Goose will not be held.
Memorial Day- JCPL Closed!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesSummer Reading Challenge begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThis summer, JCPL is challenging you to help us hit our community goal of reading 3,000 hours! Summer reading will take place from June 5 through July 22 this year. When we reach our goal, the library will donate $1,000 that will be used to purchase food to give away to our community for our... Read more »
Chalk the Walk begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCreate artwork on the library’s sidewalks this summer whenever you visit the library! Sidewalk chalk will be available at the front desk from June 5 - July 22 for kids and families to take outside and enjoy drawing throughout the summer.
Take & Makes- All Ages!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMonday, June 5, while supplies last Preschool - 2nd Grade Take & Make Kits S’mores kits with summer fun activities 3rd-6th Grade Take & Make Kits Kool Aid rock candy science experiment with summer fun activities Teen & Adult Take & Make Kits Summer Floral Mason Jar Lid Suncatchers Craft & Activities
Story Trail #1 begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTake a walk with your family around the library from June 5-17 and read the children’s book Marigold Bakes a Cake by Mike Malbrough. A small prize will be available at the front desk for kids each day they complete the story trail.
Summer Story Time Fun!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us in the Community Room for stories followed by activities on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., June 6 through June 27. This one-hour program is recommended for children ages 8 and under. All Summer Time Story Fun programs will be held at the library. June 6 - Around the World - Travel to different countries... Read more »
Paws & Pages
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesRegister your child for an opportunity to read to a certified therapy dog on Friday, June 9 and on Friday, July 7. Held in the Community Room from 10:00-11:00 a.m., each child or family will have 15 minutes of reading and playtime with the dog. Participants may bring their own books or read those provided... Read more »