Story Trail #1 begins!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesTake a walk with your family around the library from June 5-17 and read the children’s book Marigold Bakes a Cake by Mike Malbrough. A small prize will be available at the front desk for kids each day they complete the story trail.
Summer Story Time Fun!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us in the Community Room for stories followed by activities on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., June 6 through June 27. This one-hour program is recommended for children ages 8 and under. All Summer Time Story Fun programs will be held at the library. June 6 - Around the World - Travel to different countries... Read more »
Healthy Mixology
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesSummer is the perfect time for a refreshing drink and working on your health! But what if you’re bored of drinking the same plain water or wanting to try something new but don’t know where to start? In this adult mixology class on June 6 at 6 p.m., we will teach you about healthy drink... Read more »
KiPS
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesReady to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program sponsored by the Jay County Public Library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2023-2024 and who will be attending any Jay County school may be registered for this program. KiPS will be... Read more »
Pop-Up Food Pantry
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesThursday, July 27 will be the Pop-Up Food Pantry event at the library. It will be held from 12-6 p.m. in the community room. Any and all members of our community will be able to come in and shop for some free food items! Shopping will be on a first come, first served basis, while... Read more »
Interactive STEM Studio
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesPurdue 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 »
Chef University
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesKids, do you love to cook? Then come to the library this summer, and learn some new cooking skills! Kids who have completed grades 3-6 are invited to sign up for interactive cooking classes with Purdue Extension’s Amie Carpenter this summer. A parent/guardian or adult caregiver is required to attend. You can sign up for... Read more »
Paws & Pages
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesRegister your child for an opportunity to read to a certified therapy dog on Friday, June 9 and on Friday, July 7. Held in the Community Room from 10:00-11:00 a.m., each child or family will have 15 minutes of reading and playtime with the dog. Participants may bring their own books or read those provided... Read more »
Puppet-Making Workshop
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Monday, June 12 at 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. for a fun family experience making puppets with Melly Pop Productions! During this hands-on workshop, the MellyPop! artist will work with your child to design and create their very own “mini” puppet masterpiece to take home. With two time slots to choose from,... Read more »
Puppet-Making Workshop
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us on Monday, June 12 at 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. for a fun family experience making puppets with Melly Pop Productions! During this hands-on workshop, the MellyPop! artist will work with your child to design and create their very own “mini” puppet masterpiece to take home. With two time slots to choose from,... 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 »
Summer Story Time Fun!
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesJoin us in the Community Room for stories followed by activities on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., June 6 through June 27. This one-hour program is recommended for children ages 8 and under. All Summer Time Story Fun programs will be held at the library. June 6 - Around the World - Travel to different countries... Read more »