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.
JCPL CLOSED for Thanksgiving!
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the library will be closed today.
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 »
Let’s Get Cozy!
Join us on November 28 at 6 p.m. for our next Design Your Life adult mental health series session. In this session, we will discuss the Hygge method as a form of comfort we seek when dealing with our mental health and self-care skills. We will have some fun sharing different ways we find comfort... Read more »
Dinovember Fun!
Come to the Jay County Public Library on Thursday, November 30 from 4-5:30 p.m. to enjoy a night of Dinovember! In this fun come-and-go event in the Community Room, you can dig up some dinosaur bones, do some crafts and activities, and snack on some dinosaur nuggets. Registration is requested, but walk-ins are welcomed. Please... Read more »
Home Alone Safety Class
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Saturday, December 2 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., students in grades 3-6 who have expressed interest in assuming the responsibility of staying home alone are invited to come to this safety class to learn how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power... Read more »
Christmas Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us for the last story time of the year on Tuesday, December 5 at 10 a.m., as we celebrate Christmas together! We’ll read Christmas stories, sing songs, and do a variety of Christmas crafts and activities. Story Time is for kids ages preschool and younger with their caregivers.
Interactive STEAM Studio
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesPurdue Extension 4-H & JCPL host an interactive STEAM Studio at the library on the first Wednesday of each month. The event is free for youth in grades 3-6, will be held in the Community Room from 3:00-4:30 pm, and registration is required. This program is currently full.
Cookies & Canvas for Kids
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and JCPL are again offering the popular kids Cookies & Canvas event on Thursday, December 7! Families may sign up for one of two sessions from 4:00-5:30 p.m. or 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Recommended for elementary age children, this fun experience will include stories, painting, an agricultural... Read more »
Cookies & Canvas for Kids
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and JCPL are again offering the popular kids Cookies & Canvas event on Thursday, December 7! Families may sign up for one of two sessions from 4:00-5:30 p.m. or 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Recommended for elementary age children, this fun experience will include stories, painting, an agricultural... Read more »
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 »
Winter Wonderland Family Fun
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome walk in a winter wonderland and celebrate Christmas at the library in a come-and-go family event on Thursday, December 14 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Families will have an opportunity to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, make and adopt their own pet penguin, make Christmas ornaments, play games, eat sweet treats and drink hot cocoa, and... Read more »