Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Events

Events/Activities at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library:

November 4, 2025
4pm-5pm
Tween Zone
Tween Book Club - This month’s book selection is Zoey and Sassafras: Dragons and Marshmallows by Asua Citro and Marion Lindsay. December’s book will be I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 by Lauren Tarshis. 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 mheyl@libraryinjonesboro.org.  

November 4, 2025
5:30pm-6:30pm
Round Room
Library Love themed Family Literacy Night - The event will feature a story time, scavenger hunt, drinks, and a cookie taste test where you can vote on your favorites. This program is free to the public and intended for families and children in preschool through the third grade.

November 6, 2025
12pm
Round Room
Beginners Guide to Beekeeping presented by the expert beekeeper and President of NEA Beekeeper’s Association, Jeff Woods. - Jeff Woods will give a presentation on how to get started, how to obtain bees, and more.

November 6, 2025
5:30pm-7pm
Civic League Room
Murder and Mayhem Book Club - This month’s book selection is Killer Cults: Stories of Charisma, Deceit, and Death by Stephen Singular. December’s book will be When the Moon turns to Blood: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and a Story of Murder, Wild Faith, and End Times by Leah Sottile. 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 bburgess@libraryinjonesboro.org for more information. 

November 7, 2025
4:30pm-6pm
Round Room
DIY Clay Worry Stones Workshop for adults - Adults are invited to join us for a relaxing and creative session crafting their own clay worry stones. All materials will be provided. Registration is required. Visit the Information Desk or call (870) 206-9968 to reserve your spot.

November 8, 2025
11am-3pm
Round Room
NEA Gamers Guild: Library Game Day - Visitors will be able to enter for a chance to win their own copy of the games played, and cosplay is welcome.  

A-State Trombone Studio Presents Holiday Concert at Jonesboro Library

(Jonesboro, AR) The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host a quintet performance by members of the Arkansas State University Trombone Studio for a special holiday concert on Friday, December 12, at 6 p.m. in the Round Room. The ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Lucas Kaspar, Instructor of Trombone and Director of Jazz Studies at A-State, will perform a variety of Holiday favorites, including Sleigh Ride, White Christmas, and You’re a Mean One, Mister Grinch, along with many more seasonal selections.

The A-State Trombone Studio was recently selected to perform at the Big 12 National Trombone Conference at Texas Tech University, an honor extended to only four university trombone choirs in the nation.

“It is a huge honor to be these students’ teacher. Working with them brings me joy each day,” said Dr. Kaspar. “We are excited to share some joy with the Jonesboro community. Please come out to support A-State and the wonderful music students.”

Attendees will also have the chance to win a Kindle Scribe, courtesy of our sponsors. Everyone attending the concert will be entered into the giveaway, and the winner will be announced at the end of the performance.

The 2025 Library Concert Series is proudly 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.

This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Seating will be provided by the library on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.”