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.
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 »
Parent Cafe
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesParent Cafe-A Date with My Child's Parents: Your Child's First Playmate Parent Cafe is a program offered by Be Strong Families. It offers a safe place to come together, enjoy good food, and just talk. There will be free food and prizes!!