Teen Pop-Tart Party

This one is for all of the Pop-Tart loving teens (ages 13-18)! Join us on Friday, June 7 from 2-4 p.m. for a fun drop-in event where we create our own Pop-Tart pillows, have an epic taste test with Pop-Tart flavors, and more! Registration is required to attend this even......More

This one is for all of the Pop-Tart loving teens (ages 13-18)! Join us on Friday, June 7 from 2-4 p.m. for a fun drop-in event where we create our own Pop-Tart pillows, have an epic taste test with Pop-Tart flavors, and more! Registration is required to attend this event, but once registered, you may drop-in anytime during the 2-4 time-frame. (We recommend no later than 3:30 to ensure you get to experience all activities!) We hope to see you there for some tasty fun!

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

Teen Tie-Dye Hour

Teens (ages 13-18) are invited to come to the library on Tuesday, June 11 at 6 p.m. for a fun evening of tie-dye! Teens will be able to pick two tie-dye projects to create, including a canvas tote bag, socks, or hair scrunchie. Registration is required for this program ......More

Teens (ages 13-18) are invited to come to the library on Tuesday, June 11 at 6 p.m. for a fun evening of tie-dye! Teens will be able to pick two tie-dye projects to create, including a canvas tote bag, socks, or hair scrunchie. Registration is required for this program and space is limited. Please visit or call the library to reserve your space!

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

Interactive Movie Experience: Toy Story Edition

Join us on Friday, June 14 at 2 p.m. for a fun and interactive movie showing of Toy Story. You’ll have a blast whether it’s your first or twenty-first viewing of this film. Attendees will be given a gift bag of prompts and props to participate in the journey of our favo......More

Join us on Friday, June 14 at 2 p.m. for a fun and interactive movie showing of Toy Story. You’ll have a blast whether it’s your first or twenty-first viewing of this film. Attendees will be given a gift bag of prompts and props to participate in the journey of our favorite toys. All ages are welcome and audience participation is highly encouraged for this unique movie showing. Registration is required and space is limited, so call or visit the library to reserve your spot!

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

Hair-Raising Science with Wonderlab

What does lightning have to do with your socks? Static electricity! Come to the library on Monday, June 17 to learn how electricity is generated and how it impacts our lives from making your socks stick to your sweater—to creating a bolt of lightning! You’ll get to see ......More

What does lightning have to do with your socks? Static electricity! Come to the library on Monday, June 17 to learn how electricity is generated and how it impacts our lives from making your socks stick to your sweater—to creating a bolt of lightning! You’ll get to see electrifying experiments performed with Wonderlab’s Van de Graaf Generator. Demonstrations will include mini bolts of lightning, floating packing peanuts, and someone’s hair will get an “Extreme Van de Graaf Makeover”! Come to this family event and spark your interest in science! Registration is required, so call or visit the library to sign up for either the 1:30 p.m. or the 3:30 p.m. show!

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

Hair-Raising Science with Wonderlab

What does lightning have to do with your socks? Static electricity! Come to the library on Monday, June 17 to learn how electricity is generated and how it impacts our lives from making your socks stick to your sweater—to creating a bolt of lightning! You’ll get to see ......More

What does lightning have to do with your socks? Static electricity! Come to the library on Monday, June 17 to learn how electricity is generated and how it impacts our lives from making your socks stick to your sweater—to creating a bolt of lightning! You’ll get to see electrifying experiments performed with Wonderlab’s Van de Graaf Generator. Demonstrations will include mini bolts of lightning, floating packing peanuts, and someone’s hair will get an “Extreme Van de Graaf Makeover”! Come to this family event and spark your interest in science! Registration is required, so call or visit the library to sign up for either the 1:30 p.m. or the 3:30 p.m. show!

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

Neon Party Sip & Paint

On Tuesday, June 25 at 6 p.m., join us for a fun neon-themed paint night for adults and teens (ages 13+). During this relaxing program, we will have self-directed canvas painting with neon paint and neon-themed refreshments. Registration is required and space is limited......More

On Tuesday, June 25 at 6 p.m., join us for a fun neon-themed paint night for adults and teens (ages 13+). During this relaxing program, we will have self-directed canvas painting with neon paint and neon-themed refreshments. Registration is required and space is limited. We hope to see you there!

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

Life-Size Mario Kart Racing

Calling all racers and Mario Kart lovers ages 8 and up! Drop into the library on Friday, June 28 from 2-4 p.m. to try out your racing skills on a life-size level. Using giant bouncy balls, you will have an opportunity to hop around the track to see who is the fastest! S......More

Calling all racers and Mario Kart lovers ages 8 and up! Drop into the library on Friday, June 28 from 2-4 p.m. to try out your racing skills on a life-size level. Using giant bouncy balls, you will have an opportunity to hop around the track to see who is the fastest! Signed waivers are required for ALL participants. For participants under the age of 18, a parent or guardian is required to sign the waiver. For children under the age of 13, parents are required to sign the waiver AND be present during the race.

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

Writing Contest ends!

All ages are invited to participate in JCPL’s writing contest this summer, which will take place June 3-July 20. Kids who have completed grades K-8 may write a short comic strip for a chance to win a prize! First place winners will receive their own writing kits. Second......More

All ages are invited to participate in JCPL’s writing contest this summer, which will take place June 3-July 20. Kids who have completed grades K-8 may write a short comic strip for a chance to win a prize! First place winners will receive their own writing kits. Second and third place will receive prizes as well. There are three separate age groups, so please check the rules for the group your child is in. Teens (9th grade+) and adults may write a short story in any genre you choose for a chance to win a prize! First place for teens and adults will each receive writing bundles, and there will also be prizes for second and third place as well. Winners will be announced on July 29. Please stop by the library’s information table for a rule sheet with a complete description of the contest. Good luck and enjoy your writing!

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

Adventures of the Traveling Bookworm ends!

JCPL is excited to welcome the newest addition to our staff this summer—our library bookworm, Willa Worma! Each week of our summer reading program, June 3-July 20, Willa Worma will be adventuring around the parks of Jay County to read her favorite books and hang out wit......More

JCPL is excited to welcome the newest addition to our staff this summer—our library bookworm, Willa Worma! Each week of our summer reading program, June 3-July 20, Willa Worma will be adventuring around the parks of Jay County to read her favorite books and hang out with her friends. She wants you to follow along with her! Each Monday throughout the summer, check for her posts on our Facebook page or stop into the library to see where her adventures take her. In addition, we will be doing a Family Read at the Parks Adventure Map, where families can choose to go visit and read a book at each of the 7 parks that Willa Worma travels to. Families who visit at least one park on the map can turn it in for a chance to win a Family Outdoor Adventure Pack. Please submit only one map per family! Each park equals one entry into the prize drawing, so the more parks you visit, the better chance you have to win! You may pick up a map from the library or you can print off the digital copy from our Facebook page or website after June 3.

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

Book Adventure Challenge ends!

Let’s go on a reading adventure as a community! From June 3-July 20, JCPL is challenging you to help us reach a community goal of reading 300,000 minutes (or 5,000 hours) this summer!  When we reach our goal, we will celebrate with free popcorn and cookies at the librar......More

Let’s go on a reading adventure as a community! From June 3-July 20, JCPL is challenging you to help us reach a community goal of reading 300,000 minutes (or 5,000 hours) this summer!  When we reach our goal, we will celebrate with free popcorn and cookies at the library from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 25. All ages are invited to visit the library’s front desk any time beginning June 3 and pick up reading bookmarks for all ages. For every 15 minutes you read, color or mark off the icons on the bookmark. Once your bookmark is completed, write your name and phone number on it and return it to the library to be entered into the prize drawings! Each completed bookmark is equal to one entry. Children ages 0-12 will also receive a free book for every bookmark completed. You may complete and turn in as many logs as you would like! Visit the library often, read as much as you can, and let’s go on a book adventure together this summer!

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