Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother 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.
National Games Week at the Library!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesNational Games Week is the November 8 through 13 this year. Help us celebrate by stopping by the library during this week and play games that will be placed throughout the building. Bring some friends, or your family, and enjoy a wide variety of games to be able to play together for this all ages... Read more »
Children’s Book Week!
JCPL's Facebook Page 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesCelebrate Children’s Book Week from November 8-14. Join the fun on the JCPL Facebook page, as we celebrate children’s books!
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 »
Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesStory Time at the Jay County Public Library will be held on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room beginning September 14. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers.
Mother Goose
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesMother 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.
Last day of Lend a Hand, Give a Can Drive!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJCPL is showing love to our community by hosting a non-perishable food drive from October 18 – November 13. Everyone is welcome to bring in and donate non-perishable items that will be given to Community & Family Services Food Pantry in Portland. Special requests are canned meat and a variety of canned vegetables, although all... Read more »
Family Story Kits available at the library!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAside from Thanksgiving, November is also home to National Writing and National Family Stories Month. To celebrate both occasions, we will be distributing Family Story Kits that will be available starting Monday, November 15. These kits will provide resources and materials to help you document your family's story. Included in the kits are writing and... Read more »
Healthy Holidays
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAre you stressed about your family’s meal plan for the Holidays? Are you, or one of your family members or friends, a diabetic? Not sure how to make holiday food diabetic-friendly? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then this is a program that you will NOT want to miss! Join us... Read more »
JCPL Book Club
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JCPL Book Club
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThe JCPL Book Club meets at 7 on the 3rd Monday of each month. New members are always welcome.
Story Time
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesStory Time at the Jay County Public Library will be held on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room beginning September 14. Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers.