We are partnering with IU Health Ball, Blackford & Jay to bring a brand new monthly adult mental health series to JCPL! Each month will cover a different topic and will have an activity to go along with it. There will be a FREE RAFFLE BASKET giveaway at each event that has items that go... Read more »
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 »
Visit the library on Monday, September 11 to pick up end of summer and back to school themed take and make activity kits for preschool through high school aged children, while supplies last!
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 »
In part two of the Design Your Life series on Monday September 11 @ 6pm, we will be discussing how journaling can be useful in dealing with stress or anxiety. However, it can also be used as a creative outlet. Jenni VanSkyock from IU Health will teach you how to get started journaling, provide helpful... Read more »
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.
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!
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »