Teen
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!
DIY Fairy Gardens
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDo you believe in fairies? If so, please come join us for our Fairy Garden craft night! The program will begin with a brief presentation on the history of fairies, then you will be set free to create your very own magical fairy garden! No real plants will be used, so your fairy garden will... Read more »
DIY Fairy Gardens
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDo you believe in fairies? If so, please come join us for our Fairy Garden craft night! The program will begin with a brief presentation on the history of fairies, then you will be set free to create your very own magical fairy garden! No real plants will be used, so your fairy garden will... Read more »
Writing Contest ends!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAll ages are invited to participate in JCPL’s writing contest this summer, which will take place June 3-July 20. Kids who have completed grades K-8 may write a short comic strip for a chance to win a prize! First place winners will receive their own writing kits. Second and third place will receive prizes as... Read more »
Adventures of the Traveling Bookworm ends!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to welcome the newest addition to our staff this summer—our library bookworm, Willa Worma! Each week of our summer reading program, June 3-July 20, Willa Worma will be adventuring around the parks of Jay County to read her favorite books and hang out with her friends. She wants you to follow along... Read more »
Book Adventure Challenge ends!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLet’s go on a reading adventure as a community! From June 3-July 20, JCPL is challenging you to help us reach a community goal of reading 300,000 minutes (or 5,000 hours) this summer! When we reach our goal, we will celebrate with free popcorn and cookies at the library from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.... Read more »
A Night for the Swifties, JCPL-Style
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all Swifties ages 13 and up! Join us on Tuesday, July 23 from 5-7 p.m. for a very special open-house style night, as we travel through the Eras all over the library together. There will be themed refreshments, crafts, activities, music, goodie bags, and more! This will be an ultimate fan experience that you... 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!