Santa Visits the Library

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

Jump-start your family’s holiday spirit by stopping by the library on December 13, any time between 5 and 7 p.m.  Children will get to sit on Santa’s lap, meet Mrs. Claus, and even Santa’s reindeer!  Stick around to decorate reindeer cookies and create your own ornament.  You will not want to miss this family-friendly, holiday... Read more »

Event Series Cocoa, Cookies, & Classics

Cocoa, Cookies, & Classics

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

This December, we are getting in the holiday spirit with a three-part Classic Christmas film series. Join us on the following dates to drink hot cocoa, eat cookies, and celebrate the season in a classical way. December 3, 2 p.m. Miracle on 34th Street December 14, 2 p.m. White Christmas December 22, 2 p.m. Charles... Read more »

Event Series Mother Goose

Mother Goose

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

Mother Goose will be flying back to the library each Friday morning at 11:30 a.m. beginning September 10! Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories, rhymes and movement.  If school is not in session or is cancelled, Mother Goose will not be held.

Gingerbread Man Scavenger Hunt

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

There is a Gingerbread Man loose in the library and we need your help catching him! Visit the front desk to start your scavenger hunt throughout the library to see if you can find where the sneaky Gingerbread Man is hiding. Once you find him, bring your completed scavenger hunt map to the front desk... Read more »

Gingerbread Slime

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

On December 20, anywhere from 4-6 p.m., children are invited to stop by the Community Room at the library to make gingerbread slime!  There will be a hot cocoa bar, as well.  All ages are welcome to this come-and-go, family-friendly, holiday event!

Event Series JCPL Book Club

JCPL Book Club

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

The JCPL Book Club meets at 7 on the 3rd Monday of each month.  New members are always welcome.

Event Series Cocoa, Cookies, & Classics

Cocoa, Cookies, & Classics

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

This December, we are getting in the holiday spirit with a three-part Classic Christmas film series. Join us on the following dates to drink hot cocoa, eat cookies, and celebrate the season in a classical way. December 3, 2 p.m. Miracle on 34th Street December 14, 2 p.m. White Christmas December 22, 2 p.m. Charles... Read more »

Gingerbread Man Scavenger Hunt

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

There is a Gingerbread Man loose in the library and we need your help catching him! Visit the front desk to start your scavenger hunt throughout the library to see if you can find where the sneaky Gingerbread Man is hiding. Once you find him, bring your completed scavenger hunt map to the front desk... Read more »