Teen
Teen Pop-Tart Party
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThis one is for all of the Pop-Tart loving teens (ages 13-18)! Join us on Friday, June 7 from 2-4 p.m. for a fun drop-in event where we create our own Pop-Tart pillows, have an epic taste test with Pop-Tart flavors, and more! Registration is required to attend this event, but once registered, you may... Read more »
Teen Tie-Dye Hour
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTeens (ages 13-18) are invited to come to the library on Tuesday, June 11 at 6 p.m. for a fun evening of tie-dye! Teens will be able to pick two tie-dye projects to create, including a canvas tote bag, socks, or hair scrunchie. Registration is required for this program and space is limited. Please visit... 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 »
JCPL Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe JCPL Book Club meets on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. On April 17, we’ll be reading The Bookwoman’s Daughter by Kim Michelle Richardson. Anyone who loves to read may join!
Neon Party Sip & Paint
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Tuesday, June 25 at 6 p.m., join us for a fun neon-themed paint night for adults and teens (ages 13+). During this relaxing program, we will have self-directed canvas painting with neon paint and neon-themed refreshments. Registration is required and space is limited. We hope to see you there!
Life-Size Mario Kart Racing
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all racers and Mario Kart lovers ages 8 and up! Drop into the library on Friday, June 28 from 2-4 p.m. to try out your racing skills on a life-size level. Using giant bouncy balls, you will have an opportunity to hop around the track to see who is the fastest! Signed waivers are... Read more »
Giant Games in the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDrop by JCPL during fair week, July 8-13, to take a break from the heat and play with a variety of giant games throughout the library. We will have a list of what is available and where it is located in the building! Games will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Bubble Magic Show w/ Meadow Perry
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is very excited to host the talented bubble artist and magician, Meadow Perry for two shows on Monday, July 15—4-5 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.! Meadow Perry is a Magician, Bubble Artist, and Actress who creates breathtakingly beautiful magic out of thin air. Discover true wonder with soap bubbles, as she takes the rules of... Read more »
Bubble Magic Show w/ Meadow Perry
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is very excited to host the talented bubble artist and magician, Meadow Perry for two shows on Monday, July 15—4-5 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.! Meadow Perry is a Magician, Bubble Artist, and Actress who creates breathtakingly beautiful magic out of thin air. Discover true wonder with soap bubbles, as she takes the rules of... Read more »
JCPL Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe JCPL Book Club meets on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. On April 17, we’ll be reading The Bookwoman’s Daughter by Kim Michelle Richardson. Anyone who loves to read may join!