Events/Activities at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library:
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
4pm-5pm
Round Room
Tween STEAM: Lost and Found Poetry Collages - Tweens will celebrate National Poetry Month by clipping out words and pictures from magazines, newspapers, and recycled books to craft art pieces focused on found art. Registration is not required.
Wednesday, April 16, 2026
4pm-5pm
Round Room
Teen Feel the Beat: A Sensory Poetry Workshop - Teens will celebrate national poetry month by engaging in a poetry workshop centering on stream-of-consciousness poetry guided by the five sense. They will listen to their inner voice, follow their heart, and feel the beat. Registration is not required.
Friday, April 18, 2025
4pm-5:30pm
Teen Area
Friday Night Magic - Teens are invited to an afternoon of trading card gaming. Both seasoned pros and new players looking to learn are invited to play Magic the Gathering. Teens may bring their own desk or play with one of ours. Get free trading cards, enjoy some snacks, and meet up with friends every third week of the month on Friday.
Saturday, April 19, 2025
9am-12:30pm
Round Room
ACT Practice Test - Teens can pre-register online or in-person for the free ACT Practice Test. Teens attending will enter through the Round Room After Hours Entrance on the library's Madison Street side.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
4pm-5pm
Round Room
Tween Free-for-All Gaming Hangout - Tweens are invited to spend the afternoon playing video games, tabletop games, and card games. Registration is not required.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
4pm-5pm
Round Room
Teen Trivia Team-Up - Teens are invited to compete with their peers in a gameshow style trivia game. Registration is not required.
Friday, April 25, 2025
4:30pm-5:30pm
Round Room
Adult Nature Printing on Fabric - In celebration of Earth Day, registered attendees will receive fabric napkins to make custom printed and functional art to reduce the use of paper towels using fruit and vegetables. Registration is required.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
12:30pm-4pm
Teen Hub Area
Teen Table Top Game Day - Teens are welcome to join for Tabletop RPG fun, in a one-shot campaign led by Charlie Potter. Registration is not required.
Saturday, May 3, 2025
9am-3pm
Round Room
Record Sealing Clinic - The CCJPL, in collaboration with Legal Aid of Arkansas, will host a free Record Sealing Clinic. This clinic will provide an opportunity for individuals to meet with legal professionals to begin the process of sealing eligible records. An outdoor Resource Fair will be held alongside the clinic, featuring a variety of local community organizations offering support services. Participants may access the event through the Madison Street entrance leading directly to the Round Room. Registration is not required.
Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Announces 2025 Concert Series
(Jonesboro, AR) The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is excited to announce the return of its Concert Series in 2025. The library will host three live performances throughout the year, offering free entertainment for the community..
The first concert will feature Jubilation Jazz band on Thursday, May 22, at 6 p.m. The second performance will showcase American Idol contestant and Northeast Arkansas native Marybeth Byrd on Thursday, September 18, at 6 p.m. Details for the third concert performance will be announced soon.
“We are so happy to bring the concert series back to our community.” Rylie Yawson, library Marketing & PR Manager said. “These beloved concert performances will bring live music to our library, offering free quality performances for all ages.” For more information, visit the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library's website and follow its social media pages for updates.
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is located at 315 West Oak Avenue in Jonesboro. For more information about the library, visit libraryinjonesboro.org, find them on Facebook, or call 870-935-5133.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
4pm-5pm
Round Room
Tween STEAM: Lost and Found Poetry Collages - Tweens will celebrate National Poetry Month by clipping out words and pictures from magazines, newspapers, and recycled books to craft art pieces focused on found art. Registration is not required.
Wednesday, April 16, 2026
4pm-5pm
Round Room
Teen Feel the Beat: A Sensory Poetry Workshop - Teens will celebrate national poetry month by engaging in a poetry workshop centering on stream-of-consciousness poetry guided by the five sense. They will listen to their inner voice, follow their heart, and feel the beat. Registration is not required.
Friday, April 18, 2025
4pm-5:30pm
Teen Area
Friday Night Magic - Teens are invited to an afternoon of trading card gaming. Both seasoned pros and new players looking to learn are invited to play Magic the Gathering. Teens may bring their own desk or play with one of ours. Get free trading cards, enjoy some snacks, and meet up with friends every third week of the month on Friday.
Saturday, April 19, 2025
9am-12:30pm
Round Room
ACT Practice Test - Teens can pre-register online or in-person for the free ACT Practice Test. Teens attending will enter through the Round Room After Hours Entrance on the library's Madison Street side.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
4pm-5pm
Round Room
Tween Free-for-All Gaming Hangout - Tweens are invited to spend the afternoon playing video games, tabletop games, and card games. Registration is not required.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
4pm-5pm
Round Room
Teen Trivia Team-Up - Teens are invited to compete with their peers in a gameshow style trivia game. Registration is not required.
Friday, April 25, 2025
4:30pm-5:30pm
Round Room
Adult Nature Printing on Fabric - In celebration of Earth Day, registered attendees will receive fabric napkins to make custom printed and functional art to reduce the use of paper towels using fruit and vegetables. Registration is required.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
12:30pm-4pm
Teen Hub Area
Teen Table Top Game Day - Teens are welcome to join for Tabletop RPG fun, in a one-shot campaign led by Charlie Potter. Registration is not required.
Saturday, May 3, 2025
9am-3pm
Round Room
Record Sealing Clinic - The CCJPL, in collaboration with Legal Aid of Arkansas, will host a free Record Sealing Clinic. This clinic will provide an opportunity for individuals to meet with legal professionals to begin the process of sealing eligible records. An outdoor Resource Fair will be held alongside the clinic, featuring a variety of local community organizations offering support services. Participants may access the event through the Madison Street entrance leading directly to the Round Room. Registration is not required.
Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Announces 2025 Concert Series
(Jonesboro, AR) The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is excited to announce the return of its Concert Series in 2025. The library will host three live performances throughout the year, offering free entertainment for the community..
The first concert will feature Jubilation Jazz band on Thursday, May 22, at 6 p.m. The second performance will showcase American Idol contestant and Northeast Arkansas native Marybeth Byrd on Thursday, September 18, at 6 p.m. Details for the third concert performance will be announced soon.
“We are so happy to bring the concert series back to our community.” Rylie Yawson, library Marketing & PR Manager said. “These beloved concert performances will bring live music to our library, offering free quality performances for all ages.” For more information, visit the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library's website and follow its social media pages for updates.
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is located at 315 West Oak Avenue in Jonesboro. For more information about the library, visit libraryinjonesboro.org, find them on Facebook, or call 870-935-5133.
