Events

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 »

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 »

On Saturday, October 14 from 11am-12:30pm, students in grades 3-6 who have expressed interest in assuming the responsibility of staying home alone are invited to come to this safety class to learn how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or... Read more »

On Monday, October 16 from 4:30-6pm, Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition and Firefly Children's Services will be partnering to host a parent cafe group in the Community Room. Prizes, free dinner, and an activity for children will be provided. Please call or visit the library to register your spot! This event is great for support... Read more »

Halloween-themed take and makes will be available for children in grades preschool through 12th grade on Wednesday, October 18, while supplies last. For kids in preschool-6th grade, grab a take and make and use the Jello for slime, a science experiment, or a tasty treat and enjoy other activities in the bag. For kids in... Read more »

Come enjoy some fun Halloween activities in this come-and-go event in the Community Room on Wednesday, October 18 from 2-4pm. We'll be making clay monsters, Halloween lava lamp bottles, and glove monsters. We will also be doing a fun monster balloon experiment and eating a pumpkin patch dirt snack. We hope to see you there!

Join us in the Community Room on Friday, October 20 for a free showing of Elemental, which is rated PG for brief language, thematic elements, and mild peril. The movie will begin promptly at 2pm and free popcorn will be provided, while supplies last!

Join us on Tuesday, October 24 at 6 p.m. for an evening presentation on everything Edgar Allan Poe. We will be doing an exploration of his life, works, and more! This is perfect for fans of horror or gothic writing, or Poe enthusiasts! Help us celebrate the month of Halloween with an eerie evening of... Read more »

Happy Halloween! Come Trick or Treat at the library on Tuesday, October 31st from 5-7 pm. Kids will receive one book of their choice and candy. We can't wait to see you in your best costumes at the library!

Calling all Longmire fans! JCPL is proud to announce that Craig Johnson will be visiting JCPL on Thursday, November 2 at Arts Place! Craig will be doing a FREE speaking event and Q&A, followed by a book signing and reception immediately after. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Jay County Public Library.... Read more »