March 2, 2021 at 5:27 p.m.

JCPL offers activities

Taking Note
JCPL offers activities
JCPL offers activities

With travel still not as convenient or safe because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the library is offering other options for a spring break escape.

Jay County Public Library will have a variety of activities available for local residents March 22 through 26.

Events for the spring break week kick off March 22 with outdoor and giant games available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the library. It will also off an “Ag in the Classroom” session led by Jay County Farm Bureau at 1:30 p.m.

Other plans for the week include:

March 23 — Students in sixth through 12th grade will be invited to the library at 1:30 p.m. to help make fleece blankets for local children.

March 24 — Super-Mario Kart tournament on Nintendo Switch for children ages 8 through 12 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Sign up by calling or visiting the library.) Craft stations will also be set up from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 25 — Super Smash Bros. tournament on Nintendo Switch for ages 13 through 18 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. (Sign up by calling or visiting the library.) Also, LEGOs will be available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

March 26 — Board and card games will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Digital content for vacations at home are away are also available through the library’s Hoopla and Libby apps.



On the list

Marlee Vaughn, Fort Recovery, was recently named to the dean's list at Harding University.

To be named to the dean’s list, students must be full-time and have a grade point average of 3.65 or higher. Vaughn is a sophomore majoring in accounting.



HSE classes offered

John Jay Learning Center is offering free classes for earning a High School Equivalency diploma.

Previously called the General Educational Development diploma (GED), it is the standard equivalent to a high school diploma.

Classes are Monday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Those interested can call (260) 729-5525 or email info©johnjaycenter.com for more information.

John Jay requests attendees wear masks during class and practice social distancing when possible.
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