(Jonesboro, AR) Due to ongoing HVAC issues and supply chain delays, the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will operate under adjusted hours effective Saturday, July 5, until further notice. The updated hours are as follows:

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed

Some programs and events may be canceled or adjusted. The library will share all updates through its official social media channels. Regular hours will resume once air conditioning is fully restored.

Events/Activities at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library:

September 2, 2025
5:30pm-6:30pm
Round Room
Library Love themed Family Literacy Night - The event will feature a story time and scavenger hunt. A chicken and rice dinner with vegetables and dessert will be served. This program is free to the public and intended for families and children in preschool through the third grade.

September 4, 2025
5:30pm-7pm
Civic League Room
Murder and Mayhem Book Club - This month’s book selection is White Hot Hate: A True Story of Domestic Terrorism in America’s Heartland by Deick Lehr. October’s book will be A Harvest of Innocence: The Untold Story of the West Memphis Three Murder Case by Dan Stidham and Tom McCarthy. Books are available for checkout in both physical and digital format. Murder and Mayhem Book Club meets on the first Thursday of every month. Community members may also join the club’s Facebook group. Patrons who are interested in participating may email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

September 9, 2025
4pm-5pm
Round Room
Tween Stations: Energy - Through a variety of fun and interactive activities, tweens will explore how energy is created and harnessed from the sun, wind, water, and other natural resources. This hands-on program encourages curiosity and learning while helping tweens better understand the world around them. If the library is still operating under temporary hours, tweens are to use the Round Room’s after-hours entrance on the Madison St. side for access. Registration is not required.

September 18, 2025
6pm
Library Lawn
Marybeth Byrd Concert - The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is excited to announce that American Idol finalist and Arkansas native Marybeth Byrd will perform live on the library lawn on Thursday, September 18, at 6 p.m. Known for her unique blend of pop and country with an indie edge, Byrd will bring her band for an energetic and heartfelt performance as part of the library’s 2025 Concert Series. “I’m so thankful to work with such and incredible, well-connected team in Nashville.” Byrd, said. “My band members and I give 110% every performance. I have such a passion for magnifying the emotion behind the art that’s delivered.” This free outdoor concert is open to the public and part of the library’s ongoing “Your Library, Your Story” campaign. Limited seating will be provided by the library. However, attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. The Concert Series is proudly being sponsored by Farmers and Merchants Bank of Jonesboro, St. Bernards Healthcare and Medical Group, The First Horizon Bank Foundation, and the Craighead County Friends of the Library. For more information about Marybeth’s performance, visit the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library's website and follow its social media pages for updates.

Jonesboro Library Hosts September Pre-K Storytime

(Jonesboro, AR) The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is hosting a Pre-K Storytime every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the month of September at 10:00 a.m., in the Children’s Area. Pre-K Storytime is for ages 3 to 5 years old.

The September themes include:

• September 2 & 3: All About Me
• September 9 & 10: Unicorns
• September 16 & 17: Clouds
• September 23 & 24: Hair
• September 30 & October 1: Fairytales

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.