Hocus Pocus Experience

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

Oh no, the Sanderson Sisters have been spotted in Jay County (someone must have lit the Black Flame Candle again!) In honor of the premiere of Hocus Pocus 2 and to kick off the Halloween season, we will be hosting our first experience event on Thursday, September 29. During the experience, you will get to... Read more »

Halloween Take & Make Crafts

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

Halloween Take & Make Crafts with activities will be available on Wednesday, October 19 for kids ages preschool through teen.  Available while supplies last!

Creepy Crafts at the Library

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

Drop by the library anytime from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, October 21 to enjoy some creepy craft-making! In preparation for Halloween, we will have a station where you can color your own trick-or-treating bag, a monster cookie decorating station, and you will be able to learn how to build an LED circuit to... Read more »

Lend a Hand, Give a Can Drive begins!

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

JCPL is showing love to our community by hosting a non-perishable food drive again this year from November 1-22.  Everyone is welcome to bring in and donate non-perishable items that will be given to the Trinity Church’s Food Pantry in Portland.  All non-perishable food items are welcome.  Join us in lending a hand and giving... Read more »

‘Write the Holidays’ Short Story Contest Begins!

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

JCPL is launching a short story contest this November, in honor of National Novel Writing Month.  (We hope to inspire you to write a novel someday, but want to get you started with something short for now!)  To enter the contest, you will need to write a short story that includes your choice of any... Read more »

Event Series Writer’s Cafe at the Library

Writer’s Cafe at the Library

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

This program is for writers of all ages who need a scheduled time, or a change of scenery, to jump-start creativity! Drop by the library during our weekly Writer’s Café to enjoy refreshments, get some inspiration, and a provided space to get your write on! Whether you are currently writing a book, want to get... Read more »

Event Series Writer’s Cafe at the Library

Writer’s Cafe at the Library

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

This program is for writers of all ages who need a scheduled time, or a change of scenery, to jump-start creativity! Drop by the library during our weekly Writer’s Café to enjoy refreshments, get some inspiration, and a provided space to get your write on! Whether you are currently writing a book, want to get... Read more »

Event Series Writer’s Cafe at the Library

Writer’s Cafe at the Library

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

This program is for writers of all ages who need a scheduled time, or a change of scenery, to jump-start creativity! Drop by the library during our weekly Writer’s Café to enjoy refreshments, get some inspiration, and a provided space to get your write on! Whether you are currently writing a book, want to get... Read more »

Lend a Hand, Give a Can Drive Ends!

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

JCPL is showing love to our community by hosting a non-perishable food drive again this year from November 1-22.  Everyone is welcome to bring in and donate non-perishable items that will be given to the Trinity Church’s Food Pantry in Portland.  All non-perishable food items are welcome.  Join us in lending a hand and giving... Read more »

JCPL Closed!

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

Happy Thanksgiving!