Story Seeker’s Book Club
Calling all readers in grades 3, 4, and 5! Join the new Story Seekers Book Club for our first meeting after school on September 7 from 4-5pm in the Community Room. We will be reading through the book Pages & Co: Tilly and the Bookwanderers by Anna James. Sign up by September 1 to receive... Read more »
Back to School Take & Makes
Visit the library on Monday, September 11 to pick up end of summer and back to school themed take and make activity kits for preschool through high school aged children, while supplies last!
Board of Trustees
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe regular monthly meeting of the library’s Board of Trustees is open to the public and held in the Community Room unless otherwise posted. The library is governed by a seven-member board, with members appointed by the Jay County Council, Jay County Commission, or Jay School Corporation. Members are appointed for four-year terms, serve without... Read more »
Design Your Life: The Art of Journaling
In part two of the Design Your Life series on Monday September 11 @ 6pm, we will be discussing how journaling can be useful in dealing with stress or anxiety. However, it can also be used as a creative outlet. Jenni VanSkyock from IU Health will teach you how to get started journaling, provide helpful... Read more »
Lego and Wind Fun
Kids are invited to come to the Community Room on September 14 between 4-5:30pm to make Lego wind cars or windmills and try them out in a wind tunnel (a fan!). Legos will also be available for creative building during this program.
Lego Play
Legos will be available to play with in the Children’s Area on Saturday, September 16 from 9am-12pm.
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!
Family Story Time
Family Story Time will kick off for the fall on Tuesday, September 19 at 10am. Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through December 5th. Note: Due to Fall Break and Thanksgiving, there will be... Read more »
Friends of JCPL
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFriends group will process newsletters at 6 p.m. and stay for the business meeting at 6:30.
Story Seeker’s Book Club
Calling all readers in grades 3, 4, and 5! Join the new Story Seekers Book Club for our first meeting after school on September 7 from 4-5pm in the Community Room. We will be reading through the book Pages & Co: Tilly and the Bookwanderers by Anna James. Sign up by September 1 to receive... Read more »
Mario Movie Monday
Please join us on September 25 for a free showing of The Super Mario Bros. Movie! The movie is rated PG and is suitable for all ages. We will begin the movie promptly at 6pm. Free popcorn, lemonade, and bottled water will be provided, while supplies last.