Friends of JCPL
Jay County Public Library 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, United StatesFriends group will process newsletters at 6 p.m. and stay for the business meeting at 6:30.
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.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Ready, Set, Zen!
Join us on Tuesday, October 10 at 6pm in the Community Room for our next session of the Design Your Life Mental Health Series partnership with IU Health. This month, we will be discussing how to use mindfulness to relieve stress and will be making our Zen gardens to take home. Free blood pressure checks... Read more »
Fall into Fun at the Library!
Join us for some free fall fun on Thursday, October 12 from 5-7pm! We will be having all kinds of fun activities for children and families, including "bobbing" for apples, pumpkin picking, an indoor fall maze to walk through, games to play, popcorn and other treats to eat, hot chocolate and apple cider to drink,... Read more »