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 »
Winter Wonderland Kids Shopping (Preschool)
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesGive your children an opportunity to discover the joy of giving and select a gift for two family members! To participate, each child must complete the activities required for each age group listed below. Once the child completes their activities, they will receive their ticket to enter the Winter Wonderland shopping experience. There will be... Read more »
Winter Wonderland Kids Shopping (K-3)
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesGive your children an opportunity to discover the joy of giving and select a gift for two family members! To participate, each child must complete the activities required for each age group listed below. Once the child completes their activities, they will receive their ticket to enter the Winter Wonderland shopping experience. There will be... Read more »
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!
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.
Gingerbread Craft Fun
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesStart your Christmas break with a visit to the library! Stop by the children’s area any time between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20 to make a craft gingerbread house, and enjoy other fun Christmas activities. Those who participate will receive a goody bag from the front desk.
Holiday STEAM at JCPL
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL and Purdue Extension invite kids in grades 3-6 to the library’s Community Room to participate in Holiday STEAM with Purdue University’s Women in Engineering on Thursday, December 21 from 2-4 p.m. Kids will have an opportunity to enjoy hands-on holiday theme STEAM activities. Space is limited to the first 20 youth in grades 3-6.... Read more »