Events

This class is for people who have never used a computer. The class consists of on-line, self-paced tutorials.

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

This latin-inspired dance fitness program that can help you get into better shape. The class is held in the Round Room at the CCJPL and is taught by certified Zumba instructor Brooke Poff.

This book discussion group reads books that have recently been made into major motion pictures.  For the April 3rd meeting the group will discuss the popular book "The Hunger Games" that recently hit theatres!  Pick up your shared copy of the book today!

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

If it's not evident enough from the warm temperatures, budding trees and pollen in the air: spring is here!  During this time of year, many are planting their flower beds and getting their gardens ready.  Last month we talked about container gardening wtih Eric Grant from the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Office.  This Lunch and Learn will focus on composting!

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 families with more than one child of different ages and for working families.

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.

 For those who are new to computers, introduction to the internet is a good next step.  This class will allow the student to get a better understanding of how to do basic tasks on the internet.

This latin-inspired dance fitness program that can help you get into better shape. The class is held in the Round Room at the CCJPL and is taught by certified Zumba instructor Brooke Poff.

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.

The Graphic Novel Discussion Club at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public LIbrary will be discussing "Scott Pilgrim" during their meeting on Monday, April 9th.  They will also be handing out copies of "Kingdom Come" for the May discussion group.  Join us at 6:00 in the Civic League Room to join the discussion!

This group meetsd on the second Monday of the month.  If you're interested in joining this group stop by a pick up a shared copy of the graphic novel of the month today!

This storytime is for families with more than one child of different ages and for working families.

This storytime is for families with more than one child of different ages and for working families.

This class teaches the fundamentals of creating a powerpoint presentation.

This storytime is for 2 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.

To help celebrate Earth Day coming up on April 22nd, the Teen Zone will host a teen craft day on Tuesday, April 10th.  Teens will get the chance to make their own "recycled jewelry" craft.

This latin-inspired dance fitness program that can help you get into better shape. The class is held in the Round Room at the CCJPL and is taught by certified Zumba instructor Brooke Poff.

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

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

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

Join Margo Reiser for this Lunch and Learn class and find out how she takes regular household "trash", like egg cartons and papertowl rolls, and turns them into treasure for kids!  This will be a fun filled, hands on experience.  Bring your lunch and join us for this free class at noon on Wednesday, April 11th.

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

This storytime is for families with more than one child of different ages and for working families.

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

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 latin-inspired dance fitness program that can help you get into better shape. The class is held in the Round Room at the CCJPL and is taught by certified Zumba instructor Brooke Poff.

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 different ages and for working families.

This storytime is for 2 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.

There are many who have never used a computer, much less the different programs available. The newest class to be offered by Information Services is an introduction to computers. This class will review basics you need to know to use a computer.

This latin-inspired dance fitness program that can help you get into better shape. The class is held in the Round Room at the CCJPL and is taught by certified Zumba instructor Brooke Poff.

This storytime is for 2 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 all seen recycled paper for sale in the store, but have you ever wondered how it can be made?  During this Lunch and Learn, Sara Stuart will show us how to make our own paper! 

In celebration of Earth Day, which is being held on Sunday, April 22nd, the Children's Library will host a day of Earth Day Crafts on Wednesday, April 18th from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

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 families with more than one child of different ages and for working families.

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

It's National Poetry Month!  To celebrate, we're holding a teen poetry slam on Friday April 20th at 6 p.m. in the Round Room of the library. 

The Teen Zone will host an afternoon of "old school board games" on Saturday, April 21st from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Round Room. 

This latin-inspired dance fitness program that can help you get into better shape. The class is held in the Round Room at the CCJPL and is taught by certified Zumba instructor Brooke Poff.

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.

For April, the Inquiring Minds Book Discussion Group will be reading "And the Show Went On: Cultural Life in Nazi-Occupied Paris" by Alan Riding.  This group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Civic League Room on April 23rd.

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

The Novel Lovers book discussion group meets at 10 a.m. in Tuesday, April 24th.  During the month of April the book choice is "The Forgotten Garden" by Kate Morton.

Anime/Manga at the library in the Round Room! 

This latin-inspired dance fitness program that can help you get into better shape. The class is held in the Round Room at the CCJPL and is taught by certified Zumba instructor Brooke Poff.

This book discussion group known as Down the Rabbit Hole meets on Tuesday, April 24th at 6:30 p.m. in the Civic League Room.  In April the group is reading "Bossypants" by Tina Fey.  Pick up your shared copy of this book today!

This Lunch and Learn class will feature Judith Long from Legacy Landfill.  Long will talk about what you can and cannot recycle.  She will also talk about things we can do with some "trash" to reuse it in our own homes.  This class starts at noon in the Round Room of the library.  Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch into the library with them.

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

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 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.

The semi-annual Friends of the Library book sale will take place the last weekend of the month of April.  This sale is "officially" held on Saturday and Sunday.  However, this year, the Friends will hold a special "preview" sale for members and those who join the day of the event.  The price to join the friends is $10.  You can join at the door.

The sale features paper back and hard back books in fiction and non-fiction.  Most books are gently used, while others are practically new. 

The semi-annual Friends of the Library book sale will be held on Saturday, April 28th from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Round Room of the library.  The sale will continue on Sunday, April 29th from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. 

This sale features gently used and practically new paper and hard back books.  Books in the collection are donated books from the public and discarded books from the library.

The semi-annual Friends of the Library book sale will be held on Saturday, April 28th from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Round Room of the library. The sale will continue on Sunday, April 29th from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

This sale features gently used and practically new paper and hard back books. Books in the collection are donated books from the public and discarded books from the library.

This latin-inspired dance fitness program that can help you get into better shape. The class is held in the Round Room at the CCJPL and is taught by certified Zumba instructor Brooke Poff.

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.

With gas prices on the rise this summer, and no vacation in sight we have another option for you!  Plan a "staycation" in Jonesboro.  Jonesboro Parks and Recreation interim director Wixson Huffstetler will lead our program on Wednesday, May 2nd.  Lunch and Learn is a FREE program held every wednesday at noon. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch in and learn about a different topic.