Events/Activities at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library:

Friday, February 13, 2026
4pm-6pm
Round Room
Lunar New Year Celebration - Hey crafty adults! Make plans to come to our Lunar New Year Celebration and make your own Lunar New Year-themed figurine and celebrate the Year of the Horse. Registration is not required.

Saturday, February 14, 2026
11am-3pm
Library Game Day - We feature new tabletop and board games every month for people and families of all ages to come in and play. If you win the game you play, it enters you in a drawing to get to take that game home at the end of the day. This event is presented by the NEA Gamer's Guild.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
4pm-5pm
Round Room
Teens Guide to Bookbinding Basics Program - Teens will lean into a crafty evening where they will design their own journals, sketchbooks, and zines.

Thursday, February 19, 2026
5:30pm-6:30pm
Round Room
Tommy Terrific's Wacky Magic - This February, for Black History Month, Tommy Terrific's Wacky Magic will be performing a magic show about Satchel Paige and Negro League Baseball. The show will be filled with baseball-themed magic tricks, and it will explore the life and accomplishments of baseball pitcher Satchel Paige. This 45-minute magic show is designed for kids age 3-13, and it is great educational entertainment for children of all ages. The magic show will be held in lieu of homeschool hangout this month, and is open to everyone.

Friday, February 20, 2026
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 deck 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. 

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
10am-11am
Shakespeare Room
Novel Lovers Book Club - This month’s book selection is The Goddess of Warsaw by Lisa Barr. March’s book will be Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki. Books are available for checkout in both physical and digital formats. The Novel Lovers Book Club meets every fourth Tuesday of the month. Patrons who are interested in participating may email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the book club’s page for more information.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
4pm-5pm
Round Room 
That’s Not a Paint Brush! - This hands-on workshop invites Tweens to explore painting in fun and unexpected ways. They will create artwork using imaginative tools such as toothbrushes, spoons, string, toy cars, sticks, and more. With no limits on creativity, attendees are encouraged to experiment, get messy, and discover new artistic techniques.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
4pm-5:30pm
Round Room
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library, in partnership with WOO Films and the Porchlight Film Festival, will present Telling a Story with Images: A Beginner’s Guide to Filmmaking. Teens in grades 7–12 are invited to attend this hands-on introduction to filmmaking. Participants will learn how visual elements help tell a story, including background considerations, camera angles and positioning, costumes, props, and on-screen performance. Attendees will also have the opportunity to practice basic filmmaking techniques with guidance from local filmmakers Brian and Jen.

Friday, February 27, 2026
12pm-1pm
Round Room
Get Garden Ready with Us - This informative, hands-on session with the Craighead County Master Gardener’s, will feature a licensed physical therapist presenting and demonstrating proper body mechanics for common gardening activities such as lifting, shoveling, bending, and carrying. Participants will learn techniques designed to help prevent musculoskeletal pain and injury while working in the yard or garden. Registration is not required.

Saturday, February 28, 2026
9:30am-1pm
TeenHub 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, February 28, 2026
12pm
Round Room
February Cookbook Club celebrating Black History Month through food and storytelling. This month’s featured cookbooks are The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food by Osayi Endolyn and For the Culture: Phenomenal Black Women and Femmes in Food by Klancy Miller. Participants are invited to select a recipe from one of the featured cookbooks and bring it to share with the group. Copies of both cookbooks are available at the Adult Services desk. This program offers an opportunity to explore the cultural impact of Black chefs and food writers while enjoying a variety of dishes and community conversation. To register call the library or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Jonesboro Library Recognizes February Artist Exhibit

(Jonesboro, AR) The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library proudly displays art provided by those within the community. Each month, the library highlights featured artists of the month. For February, the display is featuring work from young artists from April Swanner Pre-K Class. 

Their artwork is displayed throughout the library and will be displayed until the end of the month. 

Storytimes Resume at Jonesboro Public Library  

(Jonesboro, AR) The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library invites families to join in weekly storytimes beginning Tuesday, January 20, in the Children’s Department.

Storytimes are designed to support early literacy and development through stories, songs, and interactive activities. Programs are offered for a variety of age groups:

• Pre-K Storytime: Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
  Intended for children ages 3-5
• Toddler Time: Thursdays at 10 a.m.
  Intended for children ages 19-36 months
• Bookish Babies: Fridays at 10 a.m.
  Intended for children ages 0-18 months

All Storytime programs are free and open to the public.

Jonesboro Library Hosts Weekly Adult Fitness & Creative Programs

(Jonesboro, AR) The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is encouraging the community to start the new year with healthy habits by participating in its free weekly fitness and creative programs. The library offers welcoming programs focused on movement, mindfulness, creativity, and connection, no prior experience required.

Yoga: Mind and Body Fitness is a low-impact yoga and meditation class designed to be accessible for all fitness levels. Classes are held Mondays from 5:00 to 5:50 p.m. in the Round Room.

Zumba invites participants to get their heart pumping while dancing their way to fitness in a fun, high-energy environment. Classes take place Thursdays from 5:00 to 5:50 p.m. in the Round Room.

In addition to fitness offerings, the library hosts creative clubs that promote relaxation and community:

• Knitting & Cross-Stitch Clubs: Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. in the Genealogy Area
• Sketchbook Club: Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. in the Civic League Room

All programs are free and open to the public, offering an inclusive space for adults looking to build healthy routines, explore creativity, and connect with others during the winter months.

Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Announces New Community Food Pantries  

(Jonesboro, AR) The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is proud to announce the addition of two new community food pantries, manufactured and donated by Best Manufacturing. These pantries are part of the library’s ongoing effort to support local families and provide accessible resources to the community.

The food pantries are located behind the Security Desk and Teenhub Area. Patrons may take three to four items at a time to help meet their immediate needs. The teen pantry is specifically designated for youth-friendly snacks such as granola bars, fruit cups, and crackers, providing students and young visitors with quick, easy nourishment during their time at the library.

The library will accept community donations year-round to help keep both pantries stocked. Suggested donation items include canned goods, pasta, cereal, oatmeal, snack bars, and other non-perishable foods. Donations can be dropped off at the main circulation desk during regular library hours.

“The library is more than just a place for books, it’s a cornerstone of community support,” said Vanessa Adams, Library Director. “We’re grateful to Best Manufacturing for coming to us and making this vision a reality and to our patrons whom we love to serve.”