Creepy Crafts at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDrop by the library anytime from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, October 21 to enjoy some creepy craft-making! In preparation for Halloween, we will have a station where you can color your own trick-or-treating bag, a monster cookie decorating station, and you will be able to learn how to build an LED circuit to... Read more »
Lego Fun
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLegos will be available in the children’s area of the library on Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fall Lego build challenge cards will be available to spark your creativity!
Visiting the Beyond: An Interactive Paranormal Presentation
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHave you ever wondered what the inside of a REAL haunted house looks like? This INTERACTIVE and extremely unique presentation does just that! Join us on Monday, October 24 at 6 p.m. as we welcome presenter and historian Curt Strutz to JCPL, as he takes us on a journey to the beyond. During this program, we will take... Read more »
Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesChildren ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. September 20 through December 6.
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
An Evening with Indiana Horror Author & Filmmaker D. E. Westbrook III
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHorror lovers, this one is for you! On Thursday, October 27 at 6 p.m., join us for a spine-chilling evening as Indiana author and Ball State graduate D.E. Westbrook III shares about his craft and love of writing classic horror and his process for creating epic scary stories. He will also be sharing the many... Read more »
Trick-or-Treat at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome Trick-or-Treat at the library on Monday, October 31 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Books, candy, and bookmarks will be available for trick-or-treaters.
Lend a Hand, Give a Can Drive begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is showing love to our community by hosting a non-perishable food drive again this year from November 1-22. Everyone is welcome to bring in and donate non-perishable items that will be given to the Trinity Church’s Food Pantry in Portland. All non-perishable food items are welcome. Join us in lending a hand and giving... Read more »
‘Write the Holidays’ Short Story Contest Begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is launching a short story contest this November, in honor of National Novel Writing Month. (We hope to inspire you to write a novel someday, but want to get you started with something short for now!) To enter the contest, you will need to write a short story that includes your choice of any... Read more »
Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesChildren ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. September 20 through December 6.
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