Lawyers in Libraries
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLawyers in Libraries will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Participants will be able to speak with an attorney through a video conferencing system about topics such as divorce, custody, guardianship, tenant-landlord issues, bankruptcy, debt collection, estates, or immigration. The service is free, confidential, and will... Read more »
PJs, Toys, and Stories
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Tuesday, January 30 at 10 a.m., bring your stuffed animals to the library for a sleepover! Come enjoy crafts, activities, and stories, in your PJs! Before you go, leave your stuffed animal or doll behind for a library sleepover. Come the next day to pick up your toy and see what shenanigans they got... Read more »
Story Seekers Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all readers in grades 4, 5, or 6! Join the Story Seekers Book Club at the Jay County Public Library! We will be reading through the book Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye by Geronimo Stilton. Sign up by January 12 to receive a copy of the book at the first meeting on January... Read more »
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamily Story Time will return on Tuesday, February 6 at 10 a.m. 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 April 16. Note: Due to Spring Break, there will be no story time on March... Read more »
What’s Your Love Language?
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us for a fun evening on February 6 at 6 p.m., as we launch our first Design Your Life Adult Mental Health Series session of 2024 with IU Health’s Jenni VanSkyock! During this session, we will be learning about our love languages and how we can better connect with others, whether it’s your romantic... Read more »
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.
Cozy Blanket Making Children’s Event
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Thursday, February 8, join us in the Community Room and make a no-sew fleece blanket with your family! One blanket kit will be provided for each family to make together. Fleece pillow kits will also be available to enjoy making if time allows, or to take and make at home. Families may sign up... Read more »
Cozy Blanket Making Children’s Event
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Thursday, February 8, join us in the Community Room and make a no-sew fleece blanket with your family! One blanket kit will be provided for each family to make together. Fleece pillow kits will also be available to enjoy making if time allows, or to take and make at home. Families may sign up... 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 StatesFamily Story Time will return on Tuesday, February 6 at 10 a.m. 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 April 16. Note: Due to Spring Break, there will be no story time on March... Read more »
Plant Compatibility & Matchmaking
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFor our first gardening themed session of 2024, we are getting into the Valentine’s gardening mood by covering the topic of plant compatibility. Have you wondered what plants are safe to plant together or which ones are okay to do rotational gardening with? On Tuesday, February 13 at 6 p.m., Purdue Extension’s Justin Curley will... Read more »
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.