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.
Cupcake Wars
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesGet creative with cupcake wars at the library on Wednesday, March 22 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. in the Community Room! Kids in grades 3-6 are invited to participate and will work individually to decorate 4 cupcakes, 2 with a spring break theme and 2 of their own design. Participants will get ½ hour to decorate the... Read more »
Lego Dominoes & Zip Lines
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAre you ready for a Lego adventure? Stop by the library’s Community Room between 3:30-5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 23 and create a Lego design to knock over like dominoes! You will also have a chance to let your Lego friends go zip-lining in the library. Legos will be available for creative building as well!
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.
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
Operation “FRIEND”-LY S.O.L.E.S.
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDuring the month of April, which also is home to Earth Day, the Friends of the Jay County Public Library will be partnering with a non-profit sneaker recycling organization to raise funds for the library and to help people who need tennis shoes. If you choose to donate your sneakers to the Friends, you will... Read more »
TCU: True Crime Author Visit: Janis Thornton
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThis month’s TCU class is on Monday, April 3, from 4:30-7:00 p.m. Join us as we welcome true crime, history, and mystery author Janis Thornton to JCPL as a special keynote speaker and visitor. Janis has written a book on her classmate Olene Emberton’s murder, titled Too Good a Girl, and this mysterious case will... Read more »
Composting 101
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThis month’s topic in our gardening series was requested in high demand and will be covering everything you need to know about compost for your gardens. This includes what it is, how to create the perfect compost mixology, and creating the perfect schedule for adding compost to your gardens. Justin Curley from Purdue Extension will... Read more »
Interactive STEM Studio
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesPurdue Extension 4-H & JCPL host an interactive STEM 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. Students will learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math through a... Read more »
Sr Tech at John Jay
An open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location