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
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.
Mrs. Macdonald’s Harvest
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesSaturday, October 9 @ 10:00 a.m. Celebrate the fall season and harvest time with the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. Children will have an opportunity to learn about agriculture by listening to stories; learning about apples, pumpkins, and turkeys; and participating in hands-on activities. This family-friendly event is recommended for early elementary age children and... Read more »
Murder Mystery Monday
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAre you a true crime and mystery lover? If so, this three-week event is for you! Visit the library starting on Mondays in October (11th, 18th, and 25th) for all of the true crime you can handle! There will be mystery kits with various true crime activities inside to take with you, a display to... Read more »
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.
Local Author Stephen Dull
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThursday, October 14th 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Community Room Join us for this event, as local author Stephen Dull talks to us about his book, Never a Dull Moment. He will be speaking about his adventures in different countries, as well as his parent’s missionary work that led him to traveling and all of the... Read more »
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.
Lend a Hand, Give a Can Drive begins
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 »
Murder Mystery Monday
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesAre you a true crime and mystery lover? If so, this three-week event is for you! Visit the library starting on Mondays in October (11th, 18th, and 25th) for all of the true crime you can handle! There will be mystery kits with various true crime activities inside to take with you, a display to... 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.