Celebrate community heroes Thursday

Superheroes are closer than you may think.

Jay County Public Library will celebrate community heroes from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday.

The program will give families a chance to meet local first responders and see their vehicles. Those attending include representatives of Museum of the Soldier, Portland Police Department and Portland Fire Department, as well as local health providers, in the library’s parking lot. Jay County Farm Bureau will also provide a Taste of Jay County experience in the Community Room, celebrating local farming heroes and giving the opportunity to test foods produced in Jay County.

Also, families may enjoy an outdoor superhero training camp with themed games and activities and visit a petting zoo.

Other activities slated for this month at the library include:

•Interactive “Stranger Things” scavenger hunt experience starting at 5 p.m. Monday. Participants will navigate through a “Stranger Things” scavenger hunt and escape room with elements of Dungeons and Dragons also mixed in. Registration is required for the event, which is available to folks at least 13 years old. Time slots are limited.

•Enchanted book gardens from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. or 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 15. The event, intended for third graders and older, will offer resources to turn a book into a miniature magical habitat similar to a fairy garden. Registration is required.

•End of the summer “Bluey” party from 5 to 7 p.m. July 17. Come celebrate all things Bluey at the library with themed activities and snacks. Bluey will also be available for pictures.