Seed Collection Giveaway!

Want to start your own garden, but don’t have any seeds? Let us help you! Starting on Wednesday, February 25, visit our seed collection giveaway table inside the library to choose up to 6 packets of free seeds, while supplies last! There will be printed resources about ......More

Want to start your own garden, but don’t have any seeds? Let us help you! Starting on Wednesday, February 25, visit our seed collection giveaway table inside the library to choose up to 6 packets of free seeds, while supplies last! There will be printed resources about gardening on the table, as well. Note: If you have extra seeds from the packets you received from us, feel free to share them with friends, family, or someone you know who needs to get their garden started, as well!

Jay County Public Library, 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, 47371, United States

Lawyers in Libraries

Lawyers in Libraries will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Participants will be able to speak with an attorney through a video conferencing system about topics such as divorce, custody, guardianship, tenant-landlord issues, bankrup......More

Lawyers in Libraries will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Participants will be able to speak with an attorney through a video conferencing system about topics such as divorce, custody, guardianship, tenant-landlord issues, bankruptcy, debt collection, estates, or immigration.  The service is free, confidential, and will be held at the library on laptops provided by the library.  Please sign up in advance at the library spots are limited.

Jay County Public Library, 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, 47371, United States

Get a Grip & Do Some Self-Care!

Has this winter season been hard on your feet and it’s been easy to neglect your footcare? Stop the madness and get your feet sandal-ready for Spring! Drop into the library anytime from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 to create a sugar foot scrub and paint your own......More

Has this winter season been hard on your feet and it’s been easy to neglect your footcare? Stop the madness and get your feet sandal-ready for Spring! Drop into the library anytime from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 to create a sugar foot scrub and paint your own grippy socks. No registration is required!

Jay County Public Library, 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, 47371, United States

Take & Bakes: Adult Artisanal Bread Kits

Attention bread lovers, this is for you! Whether you are new to baking bread or a seasoned pro, these kits have both fun and educational ingredients that add up to a delicious homemade bread loaf! These unique take home and bake kits will be available on Monday, April 1......More

Attention bread lovers, this is for you! Whether you are new to baking bread or a seasoned pro, these kits have both fun and educational ingredients that add up to a delicious homemade bread loaf! These unique take home and bake kits will be available on Monday, April 13, while supplies last!

Jay County Public Library, 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, 47371, United States

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees meet on the second Monday of the month at 4 p.m.

Jay County Public Library, 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, 47371, United States

Seeds of Change Social Night

Join us on Tuesday, April 14 from 5-7 p.m. for a fun and educational drop-in social night for adults with free giveaways and learning stations that are all about sustainability and celebrating Earth Day! JCPL is excited to partner with Jay County Purdue Extension, The N......More

Join us on Tuesday, April 14 from 5-7 p.m. for a fun and educational drop-in social night for adults with free giveaways and learning stations that are all about sustainability and celebrating Earth Day! JCPL is excited to partner with Jay County Purdue Extension, The Nature Conservancy, Natural Resources Conservation Services, Soil and Water Conservation District, State of Indiana Cooperative Invasives Management, and Solid Waste Management District to bring this amazing partnership program to our library!

Jay County Public Library, 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, 47371, United States

JCPL Book Club

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!

Jay County Public Library, 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, 47371, United States

Friends of JCPL

Friends group will process newsletters at 6 p.m. and stay for the business meeting at 6:30.

Jay County Public Library, 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, 47371, United States

Lawyers in Libraries

Lawyers in Libraries will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Participants will be able to speak with an attorney through a video conferencing system about topics such as divorce, custody, guardianship, tenant-landlord issues, bankrup......More

Lawyers in Libraries will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Participants will be able to speak with an attorney through a video conferencing system about topics such as divorce, custody, guardianship, tenant-landlord issues, bankruptcy, debt collection, estates, or immigration.  The service is free, confidential, and will be held at the library on laptops provided by the library.  Please sign up in advance at the library spots are limited.

Jay County Public Library, 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, 47371, United States

Adult & Teen Morning Zen Coloring

Spend your Saturday morning at the library on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and enjoy some relaxing adult/teen (13+) coloring time during your visit! A variety of coloring pages and utensils will be provided for all of your coloring/art needs during the scheduled time......More

Spend your Saturday morning at the library on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and enjoy some relaxing adult/teen (13+) coloring time during your visit! A variety of coloring pages and utensils will be provided for all of your coloring/art needs during the scheduled time, and no registration is required.

Jay County Public Library, 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, 47371, United States

Soda Shop Sing-O

Join us for a fun night on Tuesday, April 28 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. as we step back in time to the 50’s with our Soda Shop Sing-O night for adults! During the program, we will be playing music bingo set to 50’s music, with several rounds of prizes. Themed refreshments will......More

Join us for a fun night on Tuesday, April 28 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. as we step back in time to the 50’s with our Soda Shop Sing-O night for adults! During the program, we will be playing music bingo set to 50’s music, with several rounds of prizes. Themed refreshments will be served. Dress-up isn’t required, but is highly encouraged. This will be a fun and nostalgic night you won’t want to miss, especially if you love or miss the 50’s era! Registration is required to attend, so call and reserve your seats for this event.

Jay County Public Library, 315 N Ship St, Portland, IN, 47371, United States