Making the Most of Your Garden Soil
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAttention gardeners or those who want to start growing your own food! Spring will be here before you know it, so now is the time to start thinking about prepping your garden! Join us on Thursday, January 12 at 6 p.m. where Purdue Extension’s Justin Curley will be teaching on how to properly soil test... Read more »
Winter Reading Challenge begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesRead and Build a Snowman! All ages are encouraged to participate in our Winter Reading Challenge from January 16 through February 25. All you have to do is read three books and write each title on the form provided, to build a snowman. Book suggestions will be provided on the back of the form if... Read more »
TCU- Arson & Explosives
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Monday, January 16 at 6 p.m. this month for our next session of True Crime University. January’s session topic is arson and explosives. Warning: content discussed in these programs may be graphic in nature and disturbing to some, so only those 18 and older may attend. The goal of this program is... Read more »
JCPL Book Club
Contact the library for this month’s title
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.
Lego Play!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLegos will be available to play with in the children’s area on the following days: Thursday, January 12 from 3:30-7:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26 from 3:30-7:00 p.m.
Winter Take & Makes
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesWinter themed take and make activities will be available for all ages on Monday, January 23 while supplies last!
All About the Air Fryer
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDid you get a new Air Fryer for Christmas? Are you interested in getting one but aren’t sure how to use it? Curious what all you can make with one? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this program is perfect for you! Join us on Tuesday, January 24 at 2 p.m.... Read more »
Hook & Needle Club
Bring a project with you or learn how to crochet from one of our crafters. Share ideas, skills and tips.
Lego Play!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLegos will be available to play with in the children’s area on the following days: Thursday, January 12 from 3:30-7:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26 from 3:30-7:00 p.m.
Free Popcorn at the Library!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL Loves Our Community! Visit the library this month as we show our love for our patrons and our community! We hope that you will join us for several free service weeks and the variety of ways we plan to show our appreciation to you. In February, we will be offering free services on... 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 »