Free Cupcake Day!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Wednesday, April 10, come have a free celebratory cupcake, while supplies last, as a part of JCPL's Week of Gratitude!
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.
Fine Free Day!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesVisit the library on Thursday, April 11, for our Fine Free Day, where no fines will accrue all day (8 AM to 8 PM)! We will also be forgiving fines on accounts, as long as it is not a lost or damaged item fee on this day, as a part of JCPL's Week of Gratitude!
Free Gift Day!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTo end JCPL's Week of Gratitude, on Friday, April 12, we will be giving out a free limited edition JCPL Mood Changing stadium cup to the first 100 people who visit the library!
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother Goose will be flying back to the library on Friday mornings at 11:30 a.m. from April 5 – May 10! Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes and movement. In the event of a school cancellation, Mother Goose will not be held.
Parent Cafe: The Struggle Is Real
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe Parent Café with the Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition will be held Monday, April 15 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Parent Café offers a safe place to come together, enjoy good food, and just talk—and there will be prizes! Please call or visit the library to sign up for this program.
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!
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 »
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.
Paws and Play at the Library
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome to the library on Thursday, April 18 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. for some pawsitively fun after-school activities! Meet a certified therapy dog, enjoy making a dog treat, create your own furry dog friend, paint a paw print, and make a dog toy. Join us for a tail-waggin’ good time! Registration is suggested, but walk-ins welcome.... Read more »
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother Goose will be flying back to the library on Friday mornings at 11:30 a.m. from April 5 – May 10! Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes and movement. In the event of a school cancellation, Mother Goose will not be held.