TCU: True Crime Author Visit: Janis Thornton
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThis month’s TCU class is on Monday, April 3, from 4:30-7:00 p.m. Join us as we welcome true crime, history, and mystery author Janis Thornton to JCPL as a special keynote speaker and visitor. Janis has written a book on her classmate Olene Emberton’s murder, titled Too Good a Girl, and this mysterious case will... Read more »
Composting 101
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThis month’s topic in our gardening series was requested in high demand and will be covering everything you need to know about compost for your gardens. This includes what it is, how to create the perfect compost mixology, and creating the perfect schedule for adding compost to your gardens. Justin Curley from Purdue Extension will... Read more »
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
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
Family Easter Celebration
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCelebrate Easter on Friday, April 7 at 10 a.m. in the Community Room with stories, egg decorating, a craft, and an Easter-themed snack! Kids will have a chance to learn about chickens and egg production too in this fun, educational event which will be held in collaboration with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. Sign... 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 StatesKids preschool age and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities during Family Story Time! Family Story Time will meet in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m., from February 7 through April 25.
Essential Oils 101
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHave you wondered what essential oils are or how to use them? Do you have questions about which ones you can mix or all of the different ways that you can incorporate them into your daily life to promote wellness? If so, this program is going to be one that you won’t want to miss.... Read more »