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 »
Pond Management (Purdue Extension)
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesPurdue Extension: Pond Management Friday, June 13, 6 p.m. Join us on June 13 at 6 p.m. as we host Purdue Extension to teach you how to maintain and upkeep any ponds, whether they are residential, on property you own, or if you’re looking to start a new pond.
Tabby Tuesdays
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States*Tabby Tuesdays Tuesday mornings, 10:00-11:00 a.m., June 7 - July 12 Register your child for an opportunity to read to a cat from the Midwest Pet Refuge! Held on Tuesday mornings from June 7 - July 12 from 10-11 a.m., each session will be 15 minutes long to allow for reading and playtime with the... Read more »
KiPS (Kindergarten Prep School)
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 sponsored by the Jay County Public Library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2022-2023 and who will be attending any Jay County school may be registered for this program. KiPS will be... Read more »
Disney Princess Sing-a-Long Party
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesDisney Princess Sing-a-Long Party Thursday, June 16, 6:00 p.m. On Thursday, June 16 at 6 p.m., come meet Cinderella, Moana, Jasmine, and Belle in this special event by Once Upon a Princess! They will sing, dance, read a story, pose for photos, and may even play some games too. Fairytale attire encouraged!
Brainstormers & Explorers Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesBrainstormers & Explorers Story Time Fridays, 10:00 a.m., June 10 - July 22 Join us in the Community Room for stories followed by a variety of activities. This one-hour program is recommended for children ages 8 and under. All Brainstormers & Explorers Story Times in June will be held at the library. June 10 -... Read more »
Minute to Win It Team Competition
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States*Minute to Win It Team Competition Monday, June 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gather your friends and family and meet us at the library on Monday, June 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., where teams will compete against each other in a series of minute to win it games! Based on the famous television show, teams will... Read more »
JCPL Book Club
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Tabby Tuesdays
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States*Tabby Tuesdays Tuesday mornings, 10:00-11:00 a.m., June 7 - July 12 Register your child for an opportunity to read to a cat from the Midwest Pet Refuge! Held on Tuesday mornings from June 7 - July 12 from 10-11 a.m., each session will be 15 minutes long to allow for reading and playtime with the... 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.
KiPS (Kindergarten Prep School)
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 sponsored by the Jay County Public Library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2022-2023 and who will be attending any Jay County school may be registered for this program. KiPS will be... Read more »
Encanto Family Movie Party
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesEncanto Family Movie Party Thursday, June 23, 2 p.m. Take a break from the heat and come inside the library for an afternoon family movie party on June 23 at 2 p.m., where we will be enjoying Encanto, popcorn, and root beer floats! Don’t worry, we won’t talk about Bruno!