An Evening with Indiana Horror Author & Filmmaker D. E. Westbrook III

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Horror 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 States

Come 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 States

JCPL 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 States

JCPL 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 »

Event Series Story Time

Story Time

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Children 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.

Event Series Interactive STEM Studio

Interactive STEM Studio

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Purdue 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

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

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.

Sr. Tech at John Jay

An open lab session for those 55+ 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

Soup Spectacular- Instant Pot 101 and Live Soup Demo Tasting

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Now that it is officially soup season and the holidays are quickly approaching, it is the perfect time to learn all about the Instant Pot and how it can help meet your cooking needs in a quick and easy way. Join us on Thursday, November 3 at 2 p.m. for our Instant Pot 101 and... Read more »

Event Series Story Time

Story Time

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Children 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.