Events/Activities at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library:

Wednesday, June 25, 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 to 5 years old.

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
3pm-4pm
Round Room
Teen Grow the Rainbow Planter Painting Program - Teens are invited to paint their own ceramic planter and pick out colorful seeds to go with it. While painting, they will learn all about gardening and botany. This event is limited to 20 seats, first-come, first- served.  

Thursday, June 26, 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.

Thursday, June 26, 2025
3pm-4pm
Round Room
Tween Tie Dye Party - Tweens are invited to bring their own items to tie-dye. This week’s color is purple, and Tweens will learn more about the history of dye and the significance of the color purple. Registration is not required.  

Friday, June 27, 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

Tuesday, July 1, 2025
10am-11am
Round Room
Preschool Play Program - This playful event is designed for children ages 2 to 5 only and will feature engaging large group games such as musical chairs, parachute activities, and hopscotch. Registration is not required.  

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. 

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.

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.