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 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 States

Saturday, 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 »

Event Series Murder Mystery Monday

Murder Mystery Monday

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

Are 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 »

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 Story Time

Story Time

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

Story 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 States

Thursday, 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 »

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.

Lend a Hand, Give a Can Drive begins

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

JCPL 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 »

Event Series Murder Mystery Monday

Murder Mystery Monday

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

Are 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 »