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 »
PU Extension: Backyard Poultry 101
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Monday, October 10 at 6 p.m. for Backyard Poultry 101! Keeping poultry (chickens, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, and turkeys) is becoming more popular. Whether you are already raising poultry and have questions, or are interested in learning how to do it, this program has something for everyone.
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.
Lego Marble Race Tracks
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLet’s have fun with Legos! Build a marble race track with Legos and pool noodles on Thursday, October 13 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Fall-themed Lego build challenge cards will be available or you can make your own Lego creations in this come-and-go event. Snacks will be provided.
Children’s Book Author Visit
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin local author Donna Haggenjos and illustrator Stephen McClung as they share their children’s book Oaks, the Mighty Tree on Saturday, October 15 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. This family event will begin with a reading of the story, followed by cookies and interactive fall activities for children. Children will have a chance to make a leaf... Read more »
JCPL Book Club
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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.
Friends of JCPL
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFriends group will process newsletters at 6 p.m. and stay for the business meeting at 6:30.
Halloween Take & Make Crafts
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesHalloween Take & Make Crafts with activities will be available on Wednesday, October 19 for kids ages preschool through teen. Available while supplies last!
STEM Exploration
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids in grades 3-6 are invited to come to the Jay County Public Library Community Room on Thursday, October 20 from 2-4 p.m. and try out 3-D printing and pens, coding, computer aided design, and engineering provided by Purdue Extension during this come & go, hands-on opportunity. No registration required. Snacks will be provided!
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!