Family
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.
Cozy Blanket Making Children’s Event
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Thursday, February 8, join us in the Community Room and make a no-sew fleece blanket with your family! One blanket kit will be provided for each family to make together. Fleece pillow kits will also be available to enjoy making if time allows, or to take and make at home. Families may sign up... Read more »
Cozy Blanket Making Children’s Event
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Thursday, February 8, join us in the Community Room and make a no-sew fleece blanket with your family! One blanket kit will be provided for each family to make together. Fleece pillow kits will also be available to enjoy making if time allows, or to take and make at home. Families may sign up... Read more »
Parent Cafe
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesParent Cafe-A Date with My Child's Parents: Your Child's First Playmate Parent Cafe is a program offered by Be Strong Families. It offers a safe place to come together, enjoy good food, and just talk. There will be free food and prizes!!
Frozen Sing-Along Party
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDo you want to build a snowman? Come to the library on Thursday, February 22 for a fun, interactive sing-along and meet Elsa, Anna, and Olaf! Refreshments will be provided and children will receive a take-home bag of Frozen fun activities. There are two time slots available to choose from: 5:00-6:00 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.... Read more »