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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 »
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!