Library hosting program

Jay County Public Library will have an after school program on Friday  from 2:45 to 4 p.m. for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. The theme will be “winter” and there will be snacks, a story shared and crafts to complete. Register by Thursday by calling (260) 726-7890 or stop by the library at 315 N. Ship St. in Portland.
Story times in January at JCPL are Monday, Jan. 16, 23 and 30 with Miss Linda and Tuesday, Jan.  17, 24 and 31 with Miss Mary. Times are at 11:15 a.m.
Children can learn Spanish, French, German and other languages with Muzzy online. Visit www.jaycpl.lib.in.us, click on Muzzy and enter your library card number to access Muzzy.
The Book Discussion Group at JCPL is reading “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana de Rosnay. The group will meet Monday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. New members are welcome. In February the group will discuss “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese.
A Tea Tasting will be Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. Try exotic flavors provided by the Glass Bonsai in Portland.
Mindfulness, a program to learn meditation, mindfulness and Buddhism, will be Monday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m.
The crochet club will meet Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Bring your own supplies.
Free one-on-one sessions  for  internet training are available at the library. Participants must be 18 or older. Call (260) 726-7890 to reserve a spot.
Anyone wanting to join Friends of the Jay County Public Library can pick up an application at the library. Members help with the annual book sale, fundraise, promote and provide food for programs, prepare the newsletter,  and host author visits.

Dinner and movie
“Mr. Popper’s Penguins” will be shown Friday at 7 p.m. in the Porter Room at Adams Public Library in Geneva. A free dinner will be served. To make dinner reservations, call (260) 368-7270.[[In-content Ad]]