Events/Activities at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library:

Tuesday, July 1, 2025
2pm-3pm
Round Room
Collaborative Painting Program for Children - This creative program invites children from Pre-K through 3^rd grade to join library staff in creative large-scale group paintings alongside their friends. Registration is not required. 

Wednesday, July 2, 2025
10am-11am
Round Room
Preschool Giant Art Program - Children ages 2 to 5 years-old are invited to make life-sized self-portraits and other large creations. Registration is not required.  

Wednesday, July 2, 2025
2pm-3pm
Childrens Department
Create Your Own Button Art Program - Kids Pre-K through 3^rd grade are invited to create their own art to be turned into a button. Registration is not required.

Wednesday, July 2, 2025
3pm-4pm
TeenHub Makerspace Area
Tween STEAM: Works Program - Tweens will tinker, craft, and experiment with 3-D printing, circuit-building, and engineering challenges. Registration is not required.

Thursday, July 3, 2025
3pm-4pm
Round Room
Tween Oil Pastel Smudge Art Program - Tweens are invited to this Firework themed art program where they will create their own oil pastel smudge art and discover more about the color red. Registration is not required.

Monday, July 7, 2025
3pm-4pm
Round Room
Marketing the Product: Entrepreneurship Workshop - Teens are invited to participate in this hands-on workshop, presented by the A-State Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy. This session will focus on advertising, branding, and logo design. Registration is not required.

Tuesday, July 8, 2025
2pm
Madison Street Lawn
Kids Messy Art Afternoon - This event is designed for children in Pre-K through 3^rd grade and will feature a variety of hands-on, messy art activities. Kids are encouraged to wear clothing suitable for getting messy. Registration is not required. 

Tuesday & Wednesday, July 8 & 9, 2025
10am
Children's Area
Pre-K Storytime - Storytime themes for each week can be found on the library's website calendar. Pre-K Storytime is for ages 3-5 years old

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
3pm-4pm
Round Room
Teen Spa Science DIY Bath Fizz and Sugar Scrub Program - Teens are invited to make their own colorful batch of bath fizz and soothing sugar scrub. Registration is not required.

Thursday, July 10, 2025
10am
Children's Area
Toddler Time Storytime - Storytime themes for each week can be found on the library’s website calendar. Toddler Time Storytime is for 18 to 36 months.

Friday, July 11, 2025
10am
Children's Area
Bookish Babies Storytime - Storytime themes for each week can be found on the library's website calendar. Bookish Babies Storytime is for 0-18 months.

Monday, July 14, 2025
3pm-4pm
Round Room
Teen Entrepreneurship Workshop: Creating the Product - Teens are invited to join this hands-on session, presented by the A-State Economic Education and Financial Literacy. During the workshop, participates will utilize the TeenHub Makerspace to design and create their own unique products. Registration is not required.

Tuesday July 15, 2025
10am
Children's Area
Pre-K Storytime - Storytime themes for each week can be found on the library's website calendar. Pre-K Storytime is for ages 3-5 years old

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
2pm
Round Room
Cardboard Construction Day - Kids in Pre-K through 3^rd grade are invited to join us for an afternoon of creativity using a variety of boxes, cardboard sheets, tape, and other supplies to build their own imaginative creations. Registration is not required.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
10am 
Children's Area
Pre-K Storytime - Storytime themes for each week can be found on the library's website calendar. Pre-K Storytime is for ages 3-5 years old

Thursday, July 17, 2025
10am
Children's Area
Toddler Time Storytime - Storytime themes for each week can be found on the library’s website calendar. Toddler Time Storytime is for 18 to 36 months.

Friday, July 18, 2025
10am
Children's Area
Bookish Babies Storytime - Storytime themes for each week can be found on the library's website calendar. Bookish Babies Storytime is for 0-18 months.

Monday, July 21 2025
3pm-4pm
Round Room
Teen Entrepreneurship Workshop: Building on a Budget - Teens are invited to join this hands-on session, presented by the A-State Economic Education and Financial Literacy. During the workshop, participates will develop their own financial skills by building on a budget…literally! Registration is not required.

Tuesday & Wednesday, July 22 & 23, 2025
10am
Children's Area
Pre-K Storytime - Storytime themes for each week can be found on the library's website calendar. Pre-K Storytime is for ages 3-5 years old

Thursday, July 24, 2025
10am
Children's Area
Toddler Time Storytime - Storytime themes for each week can be found on the library’s website calendar. Toddler Time Storytime is for 18 to 36 months.

Friday, July 25, 2025
10am
Children's Area
Bookish Babies Storytime - Storytime themes for each week can be found on the library's website calendar. Bookish Babies Storytime is for 0-18 months.

Jonesboro Library Hosts Adult Summer Music Club

(Jonesboro, AR) The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is hosting an Adult Summer Music Club every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. on the front lawn. Adults are invited to relax, connect, and make music together in a casual, welcoming environment. Attendees are welcome to bring their own stringed instruments, and ukuleles will be provided for use. Registration is not required. 

Jonesboro Library Hosts Weekly Adult Sketchbook Club  

(Jonesboro, AR) The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is hosting an Adult Sketchbook Club Night, weekly on Wednesdays during the summer, from 5 to 6:00 p.m. in the Civic League Room. This dedicated, laid-back hour provides adults with an opportunity to connect with other artists and work on improving their art skills. Participants are welcome to bring their own materials or use those provided by the library. Registration is not required.

Jonesboro Library Hosts Kids Summer Weekly Art Program

(Jonesboro, AR) The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library invites children in kindergarten through 3^rd grade to attend Wonder Wednesday, a weekly art program each Wednesday in June and July from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the Round Room. This engaging program encourages creativity and hands-on learning through themed art activities. Registration is not required, but doors will close promptly at 1:15 p.m.

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.