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JCPL’s Week of Gratitude!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to announce our Week of Gratitude that is happening April 9-12! During this week, we are celebrating being grateful for our library, but also for all of our patrons and community members who utilize our facility, services, and materials. Come help us celebrate throughout the week, as we have something special planned... Read more »
Free Cupcake Day!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Wednesday, April 10, come have a free celebratory cupcake, while supplies last, as a part of JCPL's Week of Gratitude!
Fine Free Day!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesVisit the library on Thursday, April 11, for our Fine Free Day, where no fines will accrue all day (8 AM to 8 PM)! We will also be forgiving fines on accounts, as long as it is not a lost or damaged item fee on this day, as a part of JCPL's Week of Gratitude!
Free Gift Day!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTo end JCPL's Week of Gratitude, on Friday, April 12, we will be giving out a free limited edition JCPL Mood Changing stadium cup to the first 100 people who visit the library!
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!
Earth Day Take & Makes
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHappy Earth Day! In celebration, on April 22, we will have Earth Day-themed take and makes for all ages, while supplies last!
Friend-ly Fridays
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin the Friends of the Jay County Public Library on Friday, May 3 from 2-4 p.m., inside the library to sign-up to become a Friend, learn about all of the fun and exciting things the Friends are planning, find out how you can get involved and help out, chat about the annual book sale, or... 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!
JCPL Closed for Memorial Day
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL will be closed all day May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.
Book Adventure Challenge begins!
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 »
Adventures of the Traveling Bookworm begins!
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 »
Writing Contest begins!
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 »