Sensory Play Day
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDon’t want the fuss and mess at home? Then let us handle that so you and your child(ren) can have multitudes of fun at our Sensory Play Day! On Tuesday, July 2 from 10-11 a.m., there will be many sensory stations and bins to stimulate the five senses. We encourage children to wear clothes that... 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 »
Friendly Friday
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin the Friends of the Jay County Public Library on the first Friday of the month from 2-4 p.m. inside the library to sign-up to become a Friend, learn about all of the fun and exciting things the Friends are planning, find out how you can get involved and help out, chat about the annual book... Read more »
Giant Games in the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDrop by JCPL during fair week, July 8-13, to take a break from the heat and play with a variety of giant games throughout the library. We will have a list of what is available and where it is located in the building! Games will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Books in the Barn
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMonday, July 8 @ 10:00 a.m. in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: calves) Tuesday, July 9 @ 10:00 a.m. in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: poultry) Bring your children (ages 3-8) to the Jay County 4-H Fair for Books in the Barn! Each family will leave with a copy of the... 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 »
Books in the Barn
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMonday, July 8 @ 10:00 a.m. in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: calves) Tuesday, July 9 @ 10:00 a.m. in the Jay County Fairgrounds gazebo (animal topic: poultry) Bring your children (ages 3-8) to the Jay County 4-H Fair for Books in the Barn! Each family will leave with a copy of the... 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 »
MicroKart Coding Event
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids in grades 3-6 are invited to come to the library for a fun STEAM experience on Monday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants will be building a MicroKart car with provided supplies and learning how to program it with code. This event is provided in coordination with Purdue Extension. Registration is... Read more »
Bubble Magic Show w/ Meadow Perry
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is very excited to host the talented bubble artist and magician, Meadow Perry for two shows on Monday, July 15—4-5 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.! Meadow Perry is a Magician, Bubble Artist, and Actress who creates breathtakingly beautiful magic out of thin air. Discover true wonder with soap bubbles, as she takes the rules of... Read more »
Bubble Magic Show w/ Meadow Perry
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is very excited to host the talented bubble artist and magician, Meadow Perry for two shows on Monday, July 15—4-5 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.! Meadow Perry is a Magician, Bubble Artist, and Actress who creates breathtakingly beautiful magic out of thin air. Discover true wonder with soap bubbles, as she takes the rules of... Read more »
JCPL Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe JCPL Book Club meets on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. On April 17, we’ll be reading The Bookwoman’s Daughter by Kim Michelle Richardson. Anyone who loves to read may join!