Lego Play
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLegos will be available to play with in the children’s area on Thursday, March 9 from 3:30-7:00 p.m.
Survivor: Parent Edition
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesParenting and caregiving are hard! We get that, so we wanted to offer you a space to come to the library and find support with other parents and caregivers who know what you’re going through! Please join us on Thursday, March 9 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. for an evening of support and discussion. Dinner will be... Read more »
March Madness Bracket Competition
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesIt’s March Madness time again, which means that it is also time for JCPL’s Basketball Bracket Competition! Brackets will be available starting March 13. All brackets must be filled out and returned to JCPL by 12:00 PM on March 16, 2022. Complete your brackets the best you can and earn the chance to win a... 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 »
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids preschool age and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities during Family Story Time! Family Story Time will meet in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m., from February 7 through April 25.
Raised Bed & Container Gardening
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThis month’s topic in our gardening series is all about how to plant and take care of either a raised bed or container garden. This form of gardening is growing in popularity and trending, so come learn all about it and get inspired! On Tuesday, March 14 at 6 p.m., Justin Curley from Purdue Extension... Read more »
Ag Week Take & Makes
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTake & 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 StatesOutdoor games will be available to play indoors all week in the children’s area of the library!
TCU: Forensic Documentation Examination
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThis month, TCU will be covering the topic of forensic documentation examination. This includes evidence that includes handwriting, contracts, identification cards, wills, titles, seals, bank checks, machine-generated documents, and more! It will be held on Monday, March 20 at 6 p.m. Come learn about the different ways that documents can be questioned in court and... Read more »
JCPL Book Club
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Pop-Tart Peep Houses
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesBring a friend and drop in at the library on Tuesday, March 21 from 2-4 p.m. and make a Peep House with Pop -Tarts, icing, and candy decorations while supplies last. Start your Easter celebration early at the library with this fun activity!
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.