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 »
Interactive STEAM Studio
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesPurdue Extension 4-H & JCPL host an interactive STEAM 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. This program is currently full.
Adult & Teen Winter Reading Challenge begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAttention all teen & adult readers! This January, JCPL is bringing back the Winter Reading Challenge for teens and adults, ages 13 and up! The challenge will take place from January 15 through March 2. To participate, pick up a reading challenge form from the front desk. You must complete a minimum of three reading... Read more »
JCPL Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe JCPL Book Club meets on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. On April 17, we’ll be reading The Bookwoman’s Daughter by Kim Michelle Richardson. Anyone who loves to read may join!
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.
Story Seekers Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all readers in grades 4, 5, or 6! Join the Story Seekers Book Club at the Jay County Public Library! We will be reading through the book Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye by Geronimo Stilton. Sign up by January 12 to receive a copy of the book at the first meeting on January... Read more »
Balmy at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesBrrr… it’s cold outside! So come on inside the library, where it’s warm, and experience a lip balm tutorial! On Tuesday, January 23, participants will have the opportunity to create and design their own lip balms while being made to feel like they are at the beach. There will be two sessions. The tutorial for... Read more »
Balmy at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesBrrr… it’s cold outside! So come on inside the library, where it’s warm, and experience a lip balm tutorial! On Tuesday, January 23, participants will have the opportunity to create and design their own lip balms while being made to feel like they are at the beach. There will be two sessions. The tutorial for... Read more »
Lawyers in Libraries
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesLawyers in Libraries will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Participants will be able to speak with an attorney through a video conferencing system about topics such as divorce, custody, guardianship, tenant-landlord issues, bankruptcy, debt collection, estates, or immigration. The service is free, confidential, and will... Read more »
PJs, Toys, and Stories
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Tuesday, January 30 at 10 a.m., bring your stuffed animals to the library for a sleepover! Come enjoy crafts, activities, and stories, in your PJs! Before you go, leave your stuffed animal or doll behind for a library sleepover. Come the next day to pick up your toy and see what shenanigans they got... Read more »
Story Seekers Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCalling all readers in grades 4, 5, or 6! Join the Story Seekers Book Club at the Jay County Public Library! We will be reading through the book Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye by Geronimo Stilton. Sign up by January 12 to receive a copy of the book at the first meeting on January... Read more »
Family Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFamily Story Time will return on Tuesday, February 6 at 10 a.m. Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through April 16. Note: Due to Spring Break, there will be no story time on March... Read more »