A Celtic Concert @ JCPL!

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

Looking for something to do to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Join us on Tuesday, March 7 at 6 p.m. for a special Celtic-inspired concert at the library as we welcome violinist and guitar duo Emily Ann Thompson & Kel to perform at JCPL. Special refreshments will be provided by The Friends of the Jay County... Read more »

Ag Week Take & Makes

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

Take & Make Crafts celebrating Ag Week will be available for all ages on Monday, March 20 while supplies last. These crafts and activities are provided by Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and celebrate agriculture in our area! Come grab an activity for spring break fun!

Outdoor Games

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

Outdoor games will be available to play indoors all week in the children’s area of the library!

Operation “FRIEND”-LY S.O.L.E.S.

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

During the month of April, which also is home to Earth Day, the Friends of the Jay County Public Library will be partnering with a non-profit sneaker recycling organization to raise funds for the library and to help people who need tennis shoes. If you choose to donate your sneakers to the Friends, you will... 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!

Star Wars Take & Makes

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

Star Wars fans, this one is for you! Come by the library on Thursday, May 4 to pick up one of our Star Wars-themed Take & Make activity kits for all ages, while supplies last! In this kit you will find different activities and a Build-Your-Own Yoda craft to make. May the Fourth be with... Read more »

Catching Bigfoot with Mike Familant

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

Join Producer, Lead Investigator, and New Jersey Native Mike Familant on Tuesday, May 9 at 6 p.m. as he shares his experiences researching and tracking down the truth behind North America’s most iconic cryptid, Bigfoot. Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Grassman, Skunk Ape, or Big Red Eye, whatever name you choose to call this large, bipedal hominid, Mike has probably... 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!