Teen
Gingerbread Man Scavenger Hunt
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThere is a Gingerbread Man loose in the library and we need your help catching him! Visit the front desk to start your scavenger hunt throughout the library to see if you can find where the sneaky Gingerbread Man is hiding. Once you find him, bring your completed scavenger hunt map to the front desk... Read more »
Movie at the Library- Jungle Cruise
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us for a showing of Disney’s Jungle Cruise. Refreshments will be provided. The movie is rated PG-13 for intense action violence and innuendo.
Teen Mario Kart Switch Party
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all teens with awesome Mario Kart racing skills! Bring some friends and head to the library on December 28 from 2-4 p.m. Don’t miss this gaming competition on the Nintendo Switch to see who the ultimate racer is! Refreshments will be provided.
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
Board Games in the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn 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 StatesWrap 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 StatesStay 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 »
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
Valentine Adult & Teen Take & Make Crafts
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesValentine’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.
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
Last Day of Winter Reading Challenge!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLast 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 StatesYearning 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.