Pop-Up Food Pantry Donation Drive begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is excited to announce the return of our Pop-Up Food Pantry! Our second annual one-day pantry will take place on Thursday, August 1 from 12-6 p.m. in the Community Room at the library. In the meantime, we are asking for and accepting non-expired canned food and non-perishable food item donations to help stock the... Read more »
Writing Contest begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAll ages are invited to participate in JCPL’s writing contest this summer, which will take place June 3-July 20. Kids who have completed grades K-8 may write a short comic strip for a chance to win a prize! First place winners will receive their own writing kits. Second and third place will receive prizes as... Read more »
Indoor Story Trail begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTake a walk through the children’s side of the library June 3-29. This summer’s Indoor Story Trail will be featuring Make More S’mores by Cathy Ballou Mealey. Learn how Roscoe the Raccoon loves sharing s’mores with his friends, but will there be any left for him? Follow the signs located in the library foyer and... Read more »
Letter Hunt Adventure begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin in on our Letter Hunt Adventure June 3-29 which includes our Indoor Story Trail and a new weekly craft. The goal is to solve a Cryptogram Puzzle! Clues will be hidden in various spots on the children’s side of the library. Printouts of the puzzle and additional instructions will be located on the North... Read more »
Survival Skills Workshop
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDo you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Join us for a Wilderness Survival Skills workshop on Monday, June 3 in the parking lot of the library. Come learn about making wilderness shelters, fire-starting techniques, how to find fresh water and food, and what to do if you are lost and need... Read more »
Survival Skills Workshop
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDo you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Join us for a Wilderness Survival Skills workshop on Monday, June 3 in the parking lot of the library. Come learn about making wilderness shelters, fire-starting techniques, how to find fresh water and food, and what to do if you are lost and need... Read more »
Tape Town
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome visit newly-established Tape Town--right here in the Community Room at JCPL! Join us on Tuesday, June 4 from 10-11 a.m. for activities like “driving” down the tape roads of Tape Town and visiting interactive stations like the grocery store and car wash. There will be a fun car snack to make and an On-the-Go... Read more »
Seasonal Savor: Cooking with Fresh Produce From the Garden
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us for the next session of our 4-part adult healthy cooking mini-series in partnership with the dietitians from IU Health Jay! During this mini-series, we will be covering a healthy cooking topic that relates to the season we are in. There will be discussion, food demonstrations, and taste tests! Join us on Tuesday, June... Read more »
KiPS
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesReady to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program presented by the Jay County Public Library and is sponsored by The Portland Foundation, Jay Schools, and the library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2024-2025 and who will be attending any... Read more »
Stuffed Animal Party
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesChoose from a variety of animals and stuff your very own furry friend on Thursday, June 6 from 1-2 p.m. or from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Enjoy a variety of additional activities as you get to know your new friend! Children of any age are welcome to participate. Registration is required and space... Read more »
Stuffed Animal Party
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesChoose from a variety of animals and stuff your very own furry friend on Thursday, June 6 from 1-2 p.m. or from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Enjoy a variety of additional activities as you get to know your new friend! Children of any age are welcome to participate. Registration is required and space... Read more »
Teen Pop-Tart Party
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThis one is for all of the Pop-Tart loving teens (ages 13-18)! Join us on Friday, June 7 from 2-4 p.m. for a fun drop-in event where we create our own Pop-Tart pillows, have an epic taste test with Pop-Tart flavors, and more! Registration is required to attend this event, but once registered, you may... Read more »