Christmas Military Care Package Drive

With our community’s help, JCPL wants to share Christmas cheer with our local active duty military personnel by sending care packages for the holidays! To make sure we can send a variety of items, we need your help! The library will be hosting a donation drive November ......More

With our community’s help, JCPL wants to share Christmas cheer with our local active duty military personnel by sending care packages for the holidays! To make sure we can send a variety of items, we need your help! The library will be hosting a donation drive November 2-30. If you’d like to help, please bring items from the list below to the library’s front desk. As a community, let’s show our Christmas spirit and send our best holiday wishes to our Jay County military personnel!   Suggested Donations: Beef Jerky / Meat Sticks Granola Bars / Protein Bars Trail Mix (without chocolate) Packages of Dried Fruit Packages of Nuts & Seeds Microwave Popcorn Individually Wrapped Snacks (crackers, cookies) Gum & Non-Melting Candy Powdered Drink Mix Packets (Gatorade, hot cocoa, instant coffee) Notepads & Pens Card Games Socks (moisture wicking) Current Magazines & Puzzle Books Non-liquid toiletries (razors, toothbrush/paste, floss, Gold Bond powder) Baby / Body wipes Money to Help with Postage   If you know of any active service men or women with ties to Jay County, please share their mailing address with the library. Thank you!

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

JCPL Book Club

The JCPL Book Club meets on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m.  Anyone who loves to read may join! Please check the newsletter for this month’s book.

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 is usually held on the fourth Thursday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. This month it will be held on Thursday, November 19, due to Thanksgiving. Participants will be able to speak with an attorney through a video conferencing system about t......More

Lawyers in Libraries is usually held on the fourth Thursday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. This month it will be held on Thursday, November 19, due to Thanksgiving. 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

Keep Calm and Color On for Adults!

Need a break from holiday stress? On Saturday, November 28, come grab a snack and enjoy a peaceful time of adult coloring (or bring in your own crafting project) in a restful setting. Coloring pages and coloring supplies will be provided or feel free to bring your own. ......More

Need a break from holiday stress? On Saturday, November 28, come grab a snack and enjoy a peaceful time of adult coloring (or bring in your own crafting project) in a restful setting. Coloring pages and coloring supplies will be provided or feel free to bring your own. Drop in anytime from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

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

Winterfest Festival of Trees- I'll Be Home for Christmas

The Jay County Public Library invites our community to the Festival of Trees presented by the Jay County Chamber of Commerce! The Festival of Trees is a joyful and free display of Christmas trees decorated by Jay County nonprofits, service organizations, clubs, and muni......More

The Jay County Public Library invites our community to the Festival of Trees presented by the Jay County Chamber of Commerce! The Festival of Trees is a joyful and free display of Christmas trees decorated by Jay County nonprofits, service organizations, clubs, and municipalities to celebrate the holiday season together. A special kick-off celebration will be held on Monday, November 30 from 5-7 p.m. for the community! Everyone is welcome to come stroll through the library and enjoy viewing the beautifully decorated trees in the main areas.   This year’s Festival of Trees will honor the brave men and women who serve our country and those who have sacrificed time away from home to protect our freedom! A Christmas story walk featuring the book Christmas from Heaven will coincide with the Christmas tree viewing, and families can enjoy reading a true, heartfelt Christmas story set during the time of the Berlin airlift. Families will also have a chance to meet local veterans, as well!   All ages (kids, teens, and adults) are invited to join us in the Community Room during that time to make homemade gifts, cards, and other items to put into Christmas care packages that will be sent to active duty service men and women with ties to Jay County. Please come help us spread some Christmas cheer to our own military personnel!   Begin the magic of the Christmas season with a visit to the library, and support our local community Christmas tree display. No sign up is required for this event. If you can’t make it on November 30, the trees will be available for viewing from November 30 – December 30. Come to JCPL during normal service hours and see a magical winter wonderland during Winterfest and throughout the holidays. The space will sparkle with beautifully decorated trees, each one representing the heart and spirit of our community. Stroll through and admire the displays and enjoy the holiday cheer and vote for your favorites. Tree voting will be held November 30 – December 5!   A special thank you to Winterfest’s Title Sponsor — First Bank of Berne for supporting this magical community tradition!

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

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

JCPL Book Club

The JCPL Book Club meets on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m.  Anyone who loves to read may join! Please check the newsletter for this month’s book.

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