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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 »
Story Trail #2 ends!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome back to the library for a second story trail that will be available from June 26 - July 8. This interactive sensory experience for kids and families will feature children’s book Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming. Come find out if the rabbits will eat Mr. McGreely’s vegetable garden! A small prize will be... Read more »
Books in the Barn
Jay County Fairgrounds GazeboSunday, July 9 at 2:00 PM in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: pigs) Tuesday, July 11 at 10:00 AM in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: rabbits) Bring your preschool aged children (ages 3-8) to the Jay County 4-H Fair for Books in the Barn! Each family will leave with a copy... Read more »
Books in the Barn
Jay County Fairgrounds GazeboSunday, July 9 at 2:00 PM in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: pigs) Tuesday, July 11 at 10:00 AM in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: rabbits) Bring your preschool aged children (ages 3-8) to the Jay County 4-H Fair for Books in the Barn! Each family will leave with a copy... Read more »
Clifford’s Pawsome Party!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome meet Clifford at the library on Thursday, July 20 from 5-7 p.m. In addition to visiting with Clifford, children will have a chance to meet a certified therapy dog, play games, do a scavenger hunt, enjoy sweet treats, and make crafts in this come-and-go family event. Come join us for a bone-fide good time... Read more »
Summer Reading Challenge ends!
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 ends!
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.
Christmas Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us for the last story time of the year on Tuesday, December 5 at 10 a.m., as we celebrate Christmas together! We’ll read Christmas stories, sing songs, and do a variety of Christmas crafts and activities. Story Time is for kids ages preschool and younger with their caregivers.
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 Thursday, December 7! Families may sign up for one of two sessions from 4:00-5:30 p.m. or 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Recommended for elementary age children, this fun experience will include stories, painting, an agricultural... 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 Thursday, December 7! Families may sign up for one of two sessions from 4:00-5:30 p.m. or 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Recommended for elementary age children, this fun experience will include stories, painting, an agricultural... Read more »
Winter Wonderland Family Fun
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome walk in a winter wonderland and celebrate Christmas at the library in a come-and-go family event on Thursday, December 14 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Families will have an opportunity to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, make and adopt their own pet penguin, make Christmas ornaments, play games, eat sweet treats and drink hot cocoa, and... Read more »
Gingerbread Craft Fun
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesStart your Christmas break with a visit to the library! Stop by the children’s area any time between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20 to make a craft gingerbread house, and enjoy other fun Christmas activities. Those who participate will receive a goody bag from the front desk.