Book Spine Poetry Contest

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Calling all poetry lovers!  April is National Poetry Month and we are challenging you to create the ultimate haiku (poem with three lines only) using titles located on book spines selected by library staff.  Visit the poem building table to see your choices and to try to create the ultimate combination of titles to create... Read more »

Find an Easter Egg at the Library

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

During the week of April 11-16, Easter eggs will be hidden around the library, and children are invited to come find one and bring it to the library circulation desk for a prize!

Event Series Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

The 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 »

Book Spine Poetry Contest

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Calling all poetry lovers!  April is National Poetry Month and we are challenging you to create the ultimate haiku (poem with three lines only) using titles located on book spines selected by library staff.  Visit the poem building table to see your choices and to try to create the ultimate combination of titles to create... Read more »

Event Series Story Time

Story Time

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and activities in the Community Room every Tuesday at 10 a.m, January 18 through April 26.

Book Spine Poetry Contest

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Calling all poetry lovers!  April is National Poetry Month and we are challenging you to create the ultimate haiku (poem with three lines only) using titles located on book spines selected by library staff.  Visit the poem building table to see your choices and to try to create the ultimate combination of titles to create... Read more »

Book Spine Poetry Contest

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Calling all poetry lovers!  April is National Poetry Month and we are challenging you to create the ultimate haiku (poem with three lines only) using titles located on book spines selected by library staff.  Visit the poem building table to see your choices and to try to create the ultimate combination of titles to create... Read more »

Invasive Species

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Join us on April 14 at 6 p.m. as we host Purdue Extension’s Laurynn Thieme, as she discusses invasive species in landscapes and gardens.  Invasive species are any plant. animal, insect, or plant disease not native to a specific location that can cause harm to the environment, impact the diversity of native species, reduce wildlife... Read more »

Book Spine Poetry Contest

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Calling all poetry lovers!  April is National Poetry Month and we are challenging you to create the ultimate haiku (poem with three lines only) using titles located on book spines selected by library staff.  Visit the poem building table to see your choices and to try to create the ultimate combination of titles to create... Read more »

Family Easter Celebration

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Celebrate Easter on Friday, April 15 at 10 a.m. in the Community Room with stories, egg decorating, and Easter activities!  This fun, educational event is held in collaboration with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc.

Book Spine Poetry Contest

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Calling all poetry lovers!  April is National Poetry Month and we are challenging you to create the ultimate haiku (poem with three lines only) using titles located on book spines selected by library staff.  Visit the poem building table to see your choices and to try to create the ultimate combination of titles to create... Read more »

Book Spine Poetry Contest

Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United States

Calling all poetry lovers!  April is National Poetry Month and we are challenging you to create the ultimate haiku (poem with three lines only) using titles located on book spines selected by library staff.  Visit the poem building table to see your choices and to try to create the ultimate combination of titles to create... Read more »