Stuffed Animal Party
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesChoose from a variety of animals and stuff your very own furry friend on Thursday, June 6 from 1-2 p.m. or from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Enjoy a variety of additional activities as you get to know your new friend! Children of any age are welcome to participate. Registration is required and space... Read more »
Teen Pop-Tart Party
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThis one is for all of the Pop-Tart loving teens (ages 13-18)! Join us on Friday, June 7 from 2-4 p.m. for a fun drop-in event where we create our own Pop-Tart pillows, have an epic taste test with Pop-Tart flavors, and more! Registration is required to attend this event, but once registered, you may... Read more »
Pioneer Experience Take & Makes
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Monday, June 10, take & makes will be available, while supplies last, for kids to take home and experience pioneer fun! Preschool-2nd graders will be able to create a foam patchwork quilt sewing craft with other printed activities. 3rd-6th graders will be able to paint two pioneer peg dolls, make a wagon for them... 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 »
Teddy Bear Picnic
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesOn Tuesday, June 11 at 10 a.m., JCPL will be hosting a Teddy Bear Picnic in the Community Room! Each child may bring a teddy bear of their own, but every child will get the opportunity to pick out a stuffed animal they can keep! The program will begin with two stories and then children... Read more »
Teen Tie-Dye Hour
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTeens (ages 13-18) are invited to come to the library on Tuesday, June 11 at 6 p.m. for a fun evening of tie-dye! Teens will be able to pick two tie-dye projects to create, including a canvas tote bag, socks, or hair scrunchie. Registration is required for this program and space is limited. Please visit... Read more »
KiPS
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesReady to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program presented by the Jay County Public Library and is sponsored by The Portland Foundation, Jay Schools, and the library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2024-2025 and who will be attending any... Read more »
Strawberry Fest with Indiana Author Shannon Anderson
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCome meet Indiana Author Shannon Anderson at a Strawberry Fest on Thursday, June 13 from 5-7 p.m., presented in partnership by JCPL and the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. During this event, families will have an opportunity to meet and hear Shannon read her books and purchase one if they would like. Shannon is the... Read more »
Interactive Movie Experience: Toy Story Edition
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Friday, June 14 at 2 p.m. for a fun and interactive movie showing of Toy Story. You’ll have a blast whether it’s your first or twenty-first viewing of this film. Attendees will be given a gift bag of prompts and props to participate in the journey of our favorite toys. All ages... Read more »
Hair-Raising Science with Wonderlab
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesWhat does lightning have to do with your socks? Static electricity! Come to the library on Monday, June 17 to learn how electricity is generated and how it impacts our lives from making your socks stick to your sweater—to creating a bolt of lightning! You’ll get to see electrifying experiments performed with Wonderlab’s Van de... Read more »
Hair-Raising Science with Wonderlab
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesWhat does lightning have to do with your socks? Static electricity! Come to the library on Monday, June 17 to learn how electricity is generated and how it impacts our lives from making your socks stick to your sweater—to creating a bolt of lightning! You’ll get to see electrifying experiments performed with Wonderlab’s Van de... 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!