Board Games in the Library

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

On December 29, there will be board games set up throughout the library all day!

Merry Movie-Thon

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Wrap up the holiday season and test out your movie-watching endurance by joining us for our Merry Movie-Thon! We will be showing A Charlie Brown Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas back to back. Refreshments will be provided.

Winter Reading Challenge begins

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Stay in and cuddle up with a good book for JCPL’s Winter Reading Challenge!  Teens and adults must call or stop by the library to register for this event, anytime after January 17.  The first 60 to sign up will receive a special starter gift! Participants will receive a bookmark log to write down each... Read more »

Valentine Adult & Teen Take & Make Crafts

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Valentine’s Day Take & Make Crafts for adults and teens will be available to pick up at the library starting February 14, while supplies last!  The craft will be a Paper Plate Heart Wreath.

Last Day of Winter Reading Challenge!

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Last day to turn in bookmarks or log sheets for the Winter Reading Challenge to be entered into the drawing for gift cards!

Outdoor Games for Spring Break

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Yearning for warm weather this Spring Break?  JCPL’s got your back!  Outdoor games will be available to play inside the library March 21 through 26, in the children’s area.  Imagination required to create sunshine and green grass.

Book Spine Poetry Contest

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Calling all poetry lovers!  April is National Poetry Month and we are challenging you to create the ultimate haiku (poem with three lines only) using titles located on book spines selected by library staff.  Visit the poem building table to see your choices and to try to create the ultimate combination of titles to create... Read more »

Book Spine Poetry Contest

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Calling all poetry lovers!  April is National Poetry Month and we are challenging you to create the ultimate haiku (poem with three lines only) using titles located on book spines selected by library staff.  Visit the poem building table to see your choices and to try to create the ultimate combination of titles to create... Read more »

Book Spine Poetry Contest

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Calling all poetry lovers!  April is National Poetry Month and we are challenging you to create the ultimate haiku (poem with three lines only) using titles located on book spines selected by library staff.  Visit the poem building table to see your choices and to try to create the ultimate combination of titles to create... Read more »