Take & Makes- All Ages!

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

Monday, June 5, while supplies last   Preschool - 2nd Grade Take & Make Kits S’mores kits with summer fun activities   3rd-6th Grade Take & Make Kits Kool Aid rock candy science experiment with summer fun activities   Teen & Adult Take & Make Kits Summer Floral Mason Jar Lid Suncatchers Craft & Activities

Family Fair Night at the Library

Jay County Public Library Parking Lot 315 N Ship St., Portland, United States

Come to the library’s parking lot on Thursday, June 15 between 5:00-7:00 p.m. and enjoy a petting zoo, homemade ice cream, outdoor games, and fun activities for the whole family! This free, come-and-go, interactive family event is being offered in coordination with Jay County High School FFA, Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc., and the Jay... Read more »

Family Film Friday!

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

Take a break from the heat this summer and join us on Friday, June 16 at 1 p.m. for an afternoon showing of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs! We will be serving popcorn and root beer floats, while supplies last! Movie will begin at 1 p.m., so show up a little early to get... Read more »

Nailed It! Decorating Edition (Ages 13+)

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

Monday, June 19 Kid’s Challenge (ages 8-12), 3:30-4:30 PM Teen & Adult Challenge (ages 13+), 6:00-7:00 PM In Netflix’s Nailed It!, a baking competition show, contestants must bake and recreate their own versions of a predetermined cake design. However, here at JCPL, we do the baking for you. All you have to do is re-create... Read more »

Event Series JCPL Book Club

JCPL Book Club

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

The 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!

A Magical Afternoon with C. R. Ryan

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

Join us for a magic-filled afternoon, as JCPL welcomes C.R. Ryan back to the library on Monday, June 26, at 2 p.m. for his family-friendly magic show! This is an event that will excite all ages. Registration is required and space is limited.

Eat Your Science

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

On Thursday, June 29 from 5-7 p.m., please join us for an educational AND tasty science-themed family night. As you visit each station throughout the library, you will be able to participate and explore a wide variety of different science experiments and demonstrations that feature edible ingredients. This is a unique family experience where you... Read more »

Star-Spangled Fun Drop-In

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

Bring your family to enjoy making a hamburger craft, your own festive snacks, an exciting science experiment, and play in a corn sensory play area in this come-and-go event on Monday, July 3, from 2-4 p.m.

Fear Factor: Edible Edition Drop-In

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

Teens and Adults: 13+ Are you an adventurous eater and up for a challenge? If so, drop into the library on Friday, July 7 from 2-4 p.m. for an ultimate challenge to see if you can handle our taste test of creepy, crawly, gross, sticky, and other interesting foods! This program is NOT for the... Read more »

Event Series JCPL Book Club

JCPL Book Club

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

The 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!

Summer Reading Challenge ends!

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

This summer, JCPL is challenging you to help us hit our community goal of reading 3,000 hours!  Summer reading will take place from June 5 through July 22 this year.  When we reach our goal, the library will donate $1,000 that will be used to purchase food to give away to our community for our... Read more »