Events

This free latin inspired exercise class is held in the Round Room starting at 5:30 p.m. With the help of instructor Brooke Poff, you will learn dance/exercise routines to various songs that can help you shake and shimmy your way to a healthier you!

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. If you're a beginner, don't worry about bringing anything, we'll supply you with needles and yarn.

It's time once again for Fall Storytime!  Join us for family storytime every Monday night at 7:00 p.m.  This storytime is designed for families with children of different ages and for parents who work during the day.

It's time for Fall Storytime!  PeeWee Storytime is designed for 2-year-old and 3-year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

 This class teaches users the basics of email.  During the class each participant will be set up with a free "gmail" account. 

Welcome to Fall Storytime! Pre-K Storytime is for children who are 4 and 5-years-old. Kids get to hear a story and then do a craft at the end. Parents and caregivers are not required to stay, but are always welcome.

It's time for our 2nd Annual Fall Concert Series! We'll kick off the concert series on September 11th with the David Daniels Blues Band out of Memphis.  The free concert will start at 6:00 p.m. on the lawn of the library located at 315 West Oak Avenue. 

It's time for Fall Storytime! PeeWee Storytime is designed for 2-year-old and 3-year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

This class is for those who are new to using a computer.  This class will help people become acquainted with the internet.  The instructor will go over the terminology associated with using the internet like "search" "browse" "web site" and more.

Welcome to Fall Storytime! Pre-K Storytime is for children who are 4 and 5-years-old. Kids get to hear a story and then do a craft at the end. Parents and caregivers are not required to stay, but are always welcome.

There can be many ways you can get "in trouble" on the internet.  Whether you're ordering something from a website that is not secure or want to learn how to keep your kids safer on-line, there are things you need to know!  Join Sara Stuart from the Information Services staff at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library to learn more about internet safety.

It's craft time at the library!  Ms. Vivi Chase will start off teaching some of the basics of knitting to those who have never knitted and will work with the kids to complete projects. The classes are held every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the Children's Library.

Teens can put on their crafting hat on Wednesday, September 12th when they get to MAKE clay beads.  The event will take place from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

It's time for Fall Storytime! Lapsit Storytime is for babies from newborn to 24-months-old and their parents or caregivers.  This storytime focuses on fun with books, fingerplays, songs and action followed by free-play and networking.

This class is open for experienced and beginning knitters and those who would like to crochet. This class meets in the library in the non-fiction section. If you're a beginner, don't worry about bringing anything, we'll supply you with needles and yarn.

Once you've learned the basics of how to use a computer, many will need to know how to use the Microsoft Word.  In this class you will learn the basic functions of Microsoft's word processor.

We've all seen PowerPoint slidshows, this class will allow you to learn how to put one together. 

Teens will meet on Saturday, September 15th in the Round Room at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the book "Peak" by Roland Smith.

From yard sales to meetings, there are many reasons and occasions you may need a flyer for an event.  During this class you will learn how to creat a flyer and learn the basics of how to use Microsoft publisher.

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. If you're a beginner, don't worry about bringing anything, we'll supply you with needles and yarn.

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. If you're a beginner, don't worry about bringing anything, we'll supply you with needles and yarn.

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

It's time for Fall Storytime! PeeWee Storytime is designed for 2-year-old and 3-year-olds and their parents or caregivers.
 

This class is aimed at those who are new to computers. This teaches new users the proper way to use a mouse.

Welcome to Fall Storytime! Pre-K Storytime is for children who are 4 and 5-years-old. Kids get to hear a story and then do a craft at the end. Parents and caregivers are not required to stay, but are always welcome.

Our 2nd Annual Fall Concert Series continues on Tuesday, September 18th with Southeast Missouri bluegrass band "Drive Tyme".  The concert will start at 6:00 p.m. on the lawn of the library located at 315 West Oak Avenue.

Ebay is a popular site where you can buy and sell just about everything.  The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will teach the basics of how to buy and sell on Ebay.

It's time for Fall Storytime! PeeWee Storytime is designed for 2-year-old and 3-year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

Welcome to Fall Storytime! Pre-K Storytime is for children who are 4 and 5-years-old. Kids get to hear a story and then do a craft at the end. Parents and caregivers are not required to stay, but are always welcome.

The Hispanic Center in Jonesboro, also known as Hispanic Community Services, Inc. serves the community by helping to integrate different cultures.  The organization teaches classes and provides various types of information.  On Wednesday, September 19th Gina Gomez will lead Lunch and Learn - talking about the organization and what they have planned for the fall.

Ms. Vivi Chase will start off teaching some of the basics of knitting to those who have never knitted and will work with the kids to complete projects. The classes are held every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the Children's Library.

It's time for Fall Storytime! Lapsit Storytime is for babies from newborn to 24-months-old and their parents or caregivers. This storytime focuses on fun with books, fingerplays, songs and action followed by free-play and networking.

If you are interested in learning more about spreadsheets this may be the class for you.  The library will teach a class that acquaints new users with Excel's basic functions.  This class is designed for beginners.

This class is open for experienced and beginning knitters and those who would like to crochet. This class meets in the library in the non-fiction section. If you're a beginner, don't worry about bringing anything, we'll supply you with needles and yarn.

Once you get the basics of the internet down, it's time to start searching! In this class you learn about different search browsers.  We will also introduce you to different helpful websites.

On Friday, September 21st teens are invited to movie night at the library.  The movie shown is one Ms. Nina calls an "awesome action adventure movie" and stars Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgard, and Rihanna.  The movie is losely based on the popular board game "Battleship" and is rated PG13.  The movie will start at 6:00 p.m. in the Round Room.

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. If you're a beginner, don't worry about bringing anything, we'll supply you with needles and yarn.

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. If you're a beginner, don't worry about bringing anything, we'll supply you with needles and yarn.

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

Once you've learned the basics of how to use a computer, many will need to know how to use the Microsoft Word. In this class you will learn the basic functions of Microsoft's word processor.

It's time for Fall Storytime! PeeWee Storytime is designed for 2-year-old and 3-year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

Welcome to Fall Storytime! Pre-K Storytime is for children who are 4 and 5-years-old. Kids get to hear a story and then do a craft at the end. Parents and caregivers are not required to stay, but are always welcome.

The Anime/Manga club will meet on Tuesday, September 25th in the Round Room from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Our 2nd Annual Fall Concert Series continues with a blues performance from the Jess Hoggard Band on September 25th.  This is also the date of our "Concert for Hope".  The CCJPL is partnering with Hope Circle during Hope Week to support the fight against cancer. 

The library is hosting a guest speaker on Tuesday, September 25th following the fall concert on the lawn.  The event will start at 7:15 p.m. in the Round Room.  Refreshments will be provided.  More information about this event will be released soon.

Welcome to Fall Storytime! Pre-K Storytime is for children who are 4 and 5-years-old. Kids get to hear a story and then do a craft at the end. Parents and caregivers are not required to stay, but are always welcome.

It's time for Fall Storytime! PeeWee Storytime is designed for 2-year-old and 3-year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

 This class teaches users the basics of email. During the class each participant will be set up with a free "gmail" account.

Ms. Vivi Chase will start off teaching some of the basics of knitting to those who have never knitted and will work with the kids to complete projects. The classes are held every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the Children's Library.

It's time for Fall Storytime! Lapsit Storytime is for babies from newborn to 24-months-old and their parents or caregivers. This storytime focuses on fun with books, fingerplays, songs and action followed by free-play and networking.

Craigslist is a popular website to buy and sell everything from clothing and electronics to houses and boats.  In this class we will give you an overview of how to buy and sell using Craiglist's online classifieds.

To help celebrate Hope Week, the library will offer a special knitting class in the Round Room on Thursday, September 27th at noon.  In addition to learning to knit with needles, folks will get the opportunity to learn how to knit on the loom.

This class is  open for experienced and beginning knitters and those who would like to crochet. This class meets in the library in the non-fiction section. If you're a beginner, don't worry about bringing anything, we'll supply you with needles and yarn.

It's time for Fall Storytime! Lapsit Storytime is for babies from newborn to 24-months-old and their parents or caregivers. This storytime focuses on fun with books, fingerplays, songs and action followed by free-play and networking.

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. If you're a beginner, don't worry about bringing anything, we'll supply you with needles and yarn.

PeeWee Storytime is designed for 2-year-old and 3-year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

Pre-school storytime is for 4-year-olds and 5-year-olds.  For this storytime adults are not required to stay, but are always welcome. 

This fall we're continuing our concert series with four concerts. Three of the concerts will take place in September, with the last concert happening the first week of October. The library staff is in the process of booking the bands. As soon as we have those details we'll pass them on to you!

10PeeWee Storytime is designed for 2-year-old and 3-year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

Pre-school storytime is for 4-year-olds and 5-year-olds. For this storytime adults are not required to stay, but are always welcome.

It's craft time in the Children's Library! Kids can pick up a set of needles and a ball of yarn starting on September 5th and learn how to knit! Ms. Vivi Chase will start off teaching some of the basics of knitting to those who have never knitted and will work with the kids to complete projects. The classes are held every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the Children's Library.

Lapsit Storytime is for babies from newborn to 24-months-old and their parents or caregivers. This storytime focuses on fun with books, fingerplays, songs and action followed by free-play and networking.

This class is open for experienced and beginning knitters and those who would like to crochet. This class meets in the library in the non-fiction section. If you're a beginner, don't worry about bringing anything, we'll supply you with needles and yarn.

Lapsit Storytime is for babies from newborn to 24-months-old and their parents or caregivers. This storytime focuses on fun with books, fingerplays, songs and action followed by free-play and networking.

The West Poinsett County library will host their Friends of the Library book and bake sale on Friday October 5th.

We're celebrating Star Wars Reads Day on October 6th! Join us in the morning for events for the kids and in the afternoon for events for teens and adults. From 10 a.m. until noon we'll have Star Wars craft stations, trivia, refreshments including wookie cookies and yoda soda and entertainment. Drawing for Star Wars prizes will happen at noon. A Star Wars program for teens and adults will start at 1 p.m. and will include a costume contest, trivia, games and a movie! We're watching "A New Hope", also known as "Star Wars Episode IV", starting at 2:30 p.m.

We're celebrating Star Wars Reads Day on October 6th! Join us in the morning for events for the kids and in the afternoon for events for teens and adults.  From 10 a.m. until noon we'll have Star Wars craft stations, trivia, refreshments including wookie cookies and yoda soda and entertainment.  Drawing for Star Wars prizes will happen at noon.  A Star Wars program for teens and adults will start at 1 p.m. and will include a costume contest, trivia, games and a movie!  We're watching "A New Hope", also known as "Star Wars Episode IV", starting at 2:30 p.m.

We're celebrating Star Wars Reads Day on October 6th! Join us in the morning for events for the kids and in the afternoon for events for teens and adults. From 10 a.m. until noon we'll have Star Wars craft stations, trivia, refreshments including wookie cookies and yoda soda and entertainment. Drawing for Star Wars prizes will happen at noon. A Star Wars program for teens and adults will start at 1 p.m. and will include a costume contest, trivia, games and a movie! We're watching "A New Hope", also known as "Star Wars Episode IV", starting at 2:30 p.m.

This is a latin inspired dance exercise class. Instructor Brooke Poff leads the class in routines that are easy to learn. This class is free and is held in the library Round Room on Monday and Tuesday nights. This class is open to all skill levels.

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. If you're a beginner, don't worry about bringing anything, we'll supply you with needles and yarn.

Join us for family storytime every Monday night at 7:00 p.m.  This storytime is designed for families with children of different ages and for parents who work during the day.