Events/Activities at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library:

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..

Monday, March 2, 2026
11am-2pm
Round Room
Red Cross Blood Drive - Each donor will receive a $15 e-gift card via email. Walk-ins are welcome; however, donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment using the following link here.  

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
4pm-5pm
Tween Zone
Tween Book Club - This month’s book selection is Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortea. April’s book will be The School of Wicked Witches by Will Taylor. A limited number of each book will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. You may only pick up one book at a time for the following month’s meeting. For more information visit the Youth Services Desk or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

Thursday, March 5, 2026
5:30pm-7pm
Civic League Room
Murder and Mayhem Book Club - This month’s book selection is Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers by Frank Figliuzzi. April’s book will be Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World’s Greatest Nuclear Disaster by Adam Higginbotham. 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. 

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.

March Storytimes at Jonesboro Public Library 

(Jonesboro, AR) The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library invites families to join in weekly Storytimes throughout the month of March in the Children’s Department. Storytimes are held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and are designed to support early literacy and childhood development through stories, songs, and interactive activities.

March Storytime Themes & Dates:

Pre-K Storytime (Ages 3 to 5) - Tuesdays & Wednesdays

• March 3 & 4: Construction Junction
• March 10 & 11: Let’s Go Shopping
• March 17 & 18: Active Listening 

Toddler Time (Ages 19 to 36 months) - Thursdays

• March 5: Construction Junction 
• March 12: Let’s Go Shopping
• March 19: Active Listening

Bookish Babies (Ages 0 to 18 months) - Fridays

• March 6: Let’s Build!
• March 13: At the Farmer’s Market
• March 20: Colors

There will be no Storytimes the week of March 23 - 27 due to Spring Break Staycation events. 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.”