Red Cross Blood Drive

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

This holiday season, give the gift of donating blood and help many lives! The Red Cross and the library are partnering to host a blood drive this month. Donors must bring photo ID, donor card, or use the Blood Donor app. All donors and volunteers are required to wear a mask, and worn appropriately (nose... Read more »

Merry Movie-Thon

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

Wrap up the holiday season and test out your movie-watching endurance by joining us for our Merry Movie-Thon! We will be showing A Charlie Brown Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas back to back. Refreshments will be provided.

Sr Tech at John Jay

An open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location

Sr. Tech at John Jay

An open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location

Sr Tech at John Jay

An open lab session where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location.

Sr. Tech at John Jay

An open lab session for those 55+ where you can get tips and ask your tech questions of Cheryl Lucas from the library. Session will immediately follow Lunch and Learn Program. Call the John Jay Center to register for the lunch and for details on time and location

Event Series Mother Goose

Mother Goose

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

Mother Goose is flying into the library every Friday at 11:30 a.m., January 7 through May 13.  She leads stories, rhymes, and movement in the Community Room.  Note: Mother Goose does not meet on days when Jay Schools are closed.

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 »

Event Series Paws & Pages

Paws & Pages

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

Paws & Pages is back in 2022!  Register your child for an opportunity to read to Sonny the Chihuahua, a certified therapy dog. Held in the Community Room on January 13 from 3:30-5:00 p.m., each participant will have 15 minutes of reading and playtime with Sonny. Participants may bring their own books or read those... Read more »

Event Series Mother Goose

Mother Goose

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

Mother Goose is flying into the library every Friday at 11:30 a.m., January 7 through May 13.  She leads stories, rhymes, and movement in the Community Room.  Note: Mother Goose does not meet on days when Jay Schools are closed.

Winter Reading Challenge begins

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

Stay in and cuddle up with a good book for JCPL’s Winter Reading Challenge!  Teens and adults must call or stop by the library to register for this event, anytime after January 17.  The first 60 to sign up will receive a special starter gift! Participants will receive a bookmark log to write down each... Read more »