Events

If your New Year's resolution is to eat healthier foods, this class will be perfect for you!  Debbie Derossitte from the Craighead County Cooperative Extension Service will lead a class on "My Healthy Plate", which is the new way of looking at the food pyramid.  Instead of eating things in the pyramid, the new method encourages you to divide your plate into sections filled with fruits, vegetables, grain and protein with a side of dairy.  Join us for this free class on Monday, January 23rd to learn more!

This class demonstrates the basics of email.  You will learn how to use email, including google mail.  You will also learn "netiquette".

This latin-inspired dance fitness program that can help you get into better shape.

This class starts at 6 p.m. every Monday and meets in the library in the non-fiction section.  This is for experienced knitters and for beginners.  You are asked to bring your own yarn and needles.  If you have never been, you can come and watch and learn what you need to bring the next time.

This storytime is for families with children of different ages and for parents who work during the day.

This class is a very basic introduction to the Microsoft Word, and teaches how to change font, insert pictures and center text.

This storytime is for 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

This storytime is for 4 and 5-year-olds.  Adults are not required to stay, but are always welcome.

This latin-inspired dance fitness program that can help you get into better shape.

This storytime is for 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

This class teaches the fundamentals of creating a powerpoint presentation.

This storytime is for 4 and 5-year-olds.  Adults are not required to stay, but are always welcome.

Staying healthy is more about eating right, it also involves exercise.  To help us out this month, a representative from the new St. Bernards Health and Wellness Institute will be on hand Wednesday, January 25th to give us some ideas of things we can do to improve our full body health.

This club is geared towards children who are in second through sixth grade.  Parents and older kids are welcome to join in as well.  If you don't know how to knit, no problem!  We'll teach you!  In this class each new child will recieve a pair of knitting needles and a skein of yarn to start them off.

Join us for this after hours trivia night for teens on Friday, January 25th!  This event starts at 6:00 p.m. in the Round Room. 

Join us for this after hours trivia night for teens on Friday, January 25th!  This event starts at 6:00 p.m. in the Round Room. 

Fun with books, fingerplays, songs and action followed by free-play and networking.  For newborn babies through 24-month-old babies and their parents or caregivers.

This storytime is for families with children of different ages.

This class is open for experienced and beginning knitters and those who would like to crochet.  This free event is offered twice a week and gives people in the community the opportunity to learn something new or practice what they already know.  You are asked to bring your own yarn and needles. 

We've had an increase in the number of people requesting help with their resume so we will be offering a series of "resume workshops" in the month of November.  If they are successful, we will continue this into the new year!  The two hour session will be a drop-in for those who would like help.  We can review your resume for content, organization, formatting and consistency.  For more information call the information desk at 870-935-5133 extension 1121.

This class includes an overview of buying and selling on the internet's largest auction site. We'll discuss creating an account, basic usage tips and safety/privacy issues.

Every time a library patron checks out a non-fiction book they will be entered to win a $10 Wal-Mart gift card.  The drawing is going on through the month of January and will be given away on January 27th!

This class is for people who have never used a computer.  The class consists of online, self-paced tutorials.  Debra will be teaching this class.

For our final Lunch and Learn session of January we welcome KAIT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Vaughan.  Ryan will explain  the difference between three types of winter weather: ice, freezing rain and snow.

This latin-inspired dance fitness program that can help you get into better shape.

This class starts at 6 p.m. every Monday and meets in the library in the non-fiction section.  This is for experienced knitters and for beginners.  You are asked to bring your own yarn and needles.  If you have never been, you can come and watch and learn what you need to bring the next time.

This storytime is for families with children of different ages and for parents who work during the day.

This storytime is for 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

This storytime is for 4 and 5-year-olds.  Adults are not required to stay, but are always welcome.

This latin-inspired dance fitness program that can help you get into better shape.

This storytime is for 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

This storytime is for 4 and 5-year-olds.  Adults are not required to stay, but are always welcome.

Manga Languages is one of several databases available FREE of charge for library patrons.  You can log onto our website www.libraryinjonesboro.org and click on "research" and scroll down to "databases" to find the link to Mango Languages.  This program can help walk you through learning a new language.  Nathan Whitmire, Manager of Information Services, will lead this Lunch and Learn class.

This club is geared towards children who are in second through sixth grade.  Parents and older kids are welcome to join in as well.  If you don't know how to knit, no problem!  We'll teach you!  In this class each new child will recieve a pair of knitting needles and a skein of yarn to start them off.

Fun with books, fingerplays, songs and action followed by free-play and networking.  For newborn babies through 24-month-old babies and their parents or caregivers.

This storytime is for families with children of different ages.

This class is open for experienced and beginning knitters and those who would like to crochet.  This free event is offered twice a week and gives people in the community the opportunity to learn something new or practice what they already know.  You are asked to bring your own yarn and needles. 

 On Thursday, February 2nd and Friday, February 3rd the Kohn Memorial Public Library will host Valentines Crafts. 

We've had an increase in the number of people requesting help with their resume so we will be offering a series of "resume workshops" in the month of November.  If they are successful, we will continue this into the new year!  The two hour session will be a drop-in for those who would like help.  We can review your resume for content, organization, formatting and consistency.  For more information call the information desk at 870-935-5133 extension 1121.

This class is for people who have never used a computer.  The class consists of online, self-paced tutorials.  Debra will be teaching this class.

 On Thursday, February 2nd and Friday, February 3rd the Kohn Memorial Public Library will host Valentines Crafts. 

This class demonstrates how to use popular internet websites as well as tips on how to judge a site's reliability.

This latin-inspired dance fitness program that can help you get into better shape.

 This class starts at 6 p.m. every Monday and meets in the library in the non-fiction section.  This is for experienced knitters and for beginners.  You are asked to bring your own yarn and needles.  If you have never been, you can come and watch and learn what you need to bring the next time.

This storytime is for families with more than one child of the same age and for parents who work during the day. 

This storytime is for 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

This storytime is for 4 and 5-year-olds.  Adults are not required to stay, but are always welcome.

This class is a very basic introduction to the Microsoft Word, and teaches how to change font, insert pictures and center text.

This latin-inspired dance fitness program that can help you get into better shape.

This class teaches the fundamentals of creating a powerpoint presentation.

This storytime is for 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

This storytime is for 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

Many library patrons have jobs where they sit at their desks all day long hunched over a computer.  In In keeping with the traditional New Year's resolution of living healthier, the library is offering several classes to help you out.  During this Lunch and Learn, Holland Taylor with Nirvana Yoga Studio will show us some simple yoga tricks we can do at our desks and during a 15 minute break from work.  As always, this class is FREE!

This club is geared towards children who are in second through sixth grade.  Parents and older kids are welcome to join in as well.  If you don't know how to knit, no problem!  We'll teach you!  In this class each new child will recieve a pair of knitting needles and a skein of yarn to start them off.

 This storytime is for newborn children up to 24-month-olds.  During this storytime families and their children have fun with books, fingerplays, songs and action followed by free-play and networking.

This storytime is for families with children of different ages.

This class is open for experienced and beginning knitters and those who would like to crochet.  This free event is offered twice a week and gives people in the community the opportunity to learn something new or practice what they already know.  You are asked to bring your own yarn and needles. 

We've had an increase in the number of people requesting help with their resume so we will be offering a series of "resume workshops" in the month of November.  If they are successful, we will continue this into the new year!  The two hour session will be a drop-in for those who would like help.  We can review your resume for content, organization, formatting and consistency.  For more information call the information desk at 870-935-5133 extension 1121.

Introduction to Craigslist on-line classified ads.  Includes basics on how to make an account, avoiding scams and tips for selling.

This class demonstrates the basics of email.  You will learn how to use email, including google mail.  You will also learn "netiquette".

Roses are red, violets are blue... make a craft at the library that says, "I love you".  Bring the kiddo's in on Monday, February 13th to make two Valentine's Day cards/crafts.  The drop-in craft day will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

Make your own shrinky dink bracelets!  Teens are invited to stop by our Civic League Room between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to create their own masterpiece.

This latin-inspired dance fitness program that can help you get into better shape.

This class starts at 6 p.m. every Monday and meets in the library in the non-fiction section.  This is for experienced knitters and for beginners.  You are asked to bring your own yarn and needles.  If you have never been, you can come and watch and learn what you need to bring the next time.

This storytime is for families with more than one child of the same age and for parents who work during the day. 

This storytime is for 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

This storytime is for 4 and 5-year-olds.  Adults are not required to stay, but are always welcome.

We have a jar filled with Valentines Day but how many pieces of candy are there?  Put in your guess - you might just win!
 

This latin-inspired dance fitness program that can help you get into better shape.

This special storytime will be a presentation by the Foundation of the Arts of "Wind in the Willows".  The kids will get a preview of the community theatre production on Wednesday, February 15th at 10:30 a.m.

The Cardiology Associates Foundation has a special event coming up on Saturday, February 25th.  Join us for this free class to learn more about what you can do to protect your health and your heart.

This club is geared towards children who are in second through sixth grade.  Parents and older kids are welcome to join in as well.  If you don't know how to knit, no problem!  We'll teach you!  In this class each new child will recieve a pair of knitting needles and a skein of yarn to start them off.

This class is for people who have never used a computer.  The class consists of online, self-paced tutorials.  Debra will be teaching this class.

 This storytime is for newborn children up to 24-month-olds.  During this storytime families and their children have fun with books, fingerplays, songs and action followed by free-play and networking.

This storytime is for families with children of different ages.

This class is open for experienced and beginning knitters and those who would like to crochet.  This free event is offered twice a week and gives people in the community the opportunity to learn something new or practice what they already know.  You are asked to bring your own yarn and needles. 

This class demonstrates how to use popular internet websites as well as tips on how to judge a site's reliability.

Our Teen Services Department will host a day of Yoga and Smoothies in the Round Room of the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.  Teens are encouraged to come to the library wearing comfortable clothing. 

This class starts at 6 p.m. every Monday and meets in the library in the non-fiction section.  This is for experienced knitters and for beginners.  You are asked to bring your own yarn and needles.  If you have never been, you can come and watch and learn what you need to bring the next time.

In honor of Black History Month, Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch will lead two programs on Monday, February 20th.  The day starts with our Lunch and Learn session at Noon in the Round Room where Dr. Branch will focus on "Little Known Facts About African American Leaders".  Monday evening at 7:00, Branch will lead a special program entitled "Civil Rights Activism in the 1940's".

This storytime is for families with more than one child of the same age and for parents who work during the day. 

This storytime is for 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

This storytime is for 4 and 5-year-olds.  Adults are not required to stay, but are always welcome.

We've had an increase in the number of people requesting help with their resume so we will be offering a series of "resume workshops" in the month of November.  If they are successful, we will continue this into the new year!  The two hour session will be a drop-in for those who would like help.  We can review your resume for content, organization, formatting and consistency.  For more information call the information desk at 870-935-5133 extension 1121.

Author Tom Birdseye will be our featured guest on Tuesday, February 21st at 7 p.m. in the Round Room at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.  Birdseye's books include "Storm Mountain", "Look Out Jack! The Giant is Back", "Soap! Soap! Don't Forget the Soap" and "Waiting For Baby".  The public is invited to attend this evening event.  Books will be available to purchase.  Teachers who attend the event will get one hour of continuing education credit.

Author Tom Birdseye will be our featured guest on Tuesday, February 21st at 7 p.m. in the Round Room at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.  Birdseye's books include "Storm Mountain", "Look Out Jack! The Giant is Back", "Soap! Soap! Don't Forget the Soap" and "Waiting For Baby".  The public is invited to attend this evening event.  Books will be available to purchase.  Teachers who attend the event will get one hour of continuing education credit.