Lego and Wind Fun

Kids are invited to come to the Community Room on September 14 between 4-5:30pm to make Lego wind cars or windmills and try them out in a wind tunnel (a fan!). Legos will also be available for creative building during this program.  

Lego Play

Legos will be available to play with in the Children’s Area on Saturday, September 16 from 9am-12pm.  

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 on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m.  On April 17, we’ll be reading The Bookwoman’s Daughter by Kim Michelle Richardson. Anyone who loves to read may join!

Event Series Family Story Time

Family Story Time

Family Story Time will kick off for the fall on Tuesday, September 19 at 10am. Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through December 5th. Note: Due to Fall Break and Thanksgiving, there will be... Read more »

Event Series Friends of JCPL

Friends of JCPL

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

Friends group will process newsletters at 6 p.m. and stay for the business meeting at 6:30.

Event Series Story Seeker’s Book Club

Story Seeker’s Book Club

Calling all readers in grades 3, 4, and 5! Join the new Story Seekers Book Club for our first meeting after school on September 7 from 4-5pm in the Community Room. We will be reading through the book Pages & Co: Tilly and the Bookwanderers by Anna James. Sign up by September 1 to receive... Read more »

Mario Movie Monday

Please join us on September 25 for a free showing of The Super Mario Bros. Movie! The movie is rated PG and is suitable for all ages. We will begin the movie promptly at 6pm. Free popcorn, lemonade, and bottled water will be provided, while supplies last.    

Event Series Family Story Time

Family Story Time

Family Story Time will kick off for the fall on Tuesday, September 19 at 10am. Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through December 5th. Note: Due to Fall Break and Thanksgiving, there will be... Read more »

Pumpkin Slime & Autumn Time

Children of all ages are welcome to come create their own Autumn-themed slime, crafts, and a snack on September 28 from 4-5:30pm! Kids will get to make pumpkin guts, Cinnamon Bun, and Apple Pie slimes. They will have the chance to experiment with different ingredients and small items for texture to create their perfect slime!... Read more »

Event Series Family Story Time

Family Story Time

Family Story Time will kick off for the fall on Tuesday, September 19 at 10am. Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and activities for children ages preschool and younger with their caregivers. Story Time will be held every Tuesday through December 5th. Note: Due to Fall Break and Thanksgiving, there will be... Read more »

Event Series Interactive STEM Studio

Interactive STEM Studio

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

Purdue Extension 4-H & JCPL host an interactive STEM Studio at the library on the first Wednesday of each month. The event is free for youth in grades 3-6, will be held in the Community Room from 3:00-4:30 pm, and registration is required. Students will learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math through a... Read more »

Event Series Story Seeker’s Book Club

Story Seeker’s Book Club

Calling all readers in grades 3, 4, and 5! Join the new Story Seekers Book Club for our first meeting after school on September 7 from 4-5pm in the Community Room. We will be reading through the book Pages & Co: Tilly and the Bookwanderers by Anna James. Sign up by September 1 to receive... Read more »