Jonesboro Library Operating Hours & HVAC Update

(Jonesboro, AR) The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library continues to experience HVAC challenges due to manufacturing and supply chain delays. As a result, the library has been operating under adjusted hours.

Beginning Saturday, September 13, the library will reopen on Saturdays with the following hours:

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Weather permitting, the library plans to resume regular operating hours on Monday, October 6. Regular operating hours are:

Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 

Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

This date may change depending on daily temperatures come October 6. Updates on HVAC repairs will be provided as they happen through the library’s official social media channels.

Events/Activities at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library:

September 16, 2025
4pm-5pm
Round Room
Tween Stations: Pirates - Tweens are invited to join the fun for treasure hunts, ship building, and maybe even a change to walk the plank! This swashbuckling program is designed for students in 4^th through 6^th grade. Patrons are to use the Round Room after-hours entrance on the Madison Street side of the library if the library is still operating under temporary hours. Registration is not required.

September 17, 2025
4pm-5pm
Round Room
Teen Fall Foliage Flower Crowns Workshop - In this creative DIY cosplay crafting workshop, teens will design autumn-inspired flower and leaf crowns to celebrate the changing seasons. This program is a fun opportunity for those planning to attend a costume party, Renaissance Festival, or simply wanting to create a unique seasonal accessory. If the library is still operating under adjusted hours, teens may enter through the Round Room entrance on the Madison Street side of the building. Registration is not required. 

September 18, 2025
2pm-4pm
Round Room
September Homeschool Hangout - This program will take place even if library hours remain adjusted. Homeschool students will explore simple machines and rube Goldberg Machines through an engaging hands-on activity. Following the lesson, there will be time for kids to play, socialize, and checkout books. This event is designed for children in pre-K through 6^th grade, and no registration is required. Patrons should use the Round Room entrance on the Madison Street side of the building. 

September 18, 2025
6pm
Library Lawn
Marybeth Byrd Concert - The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is excited to announce that American Idol finalist and Arkansas native Marybeth Byrd will perform live on the library lawn on Thursday, September 18, at 6 p.m. Known for her unique blend of pop and country with an indie edge, Byrd will bring her band for an energetic and heartfelt performance as part of the library’s 2025 Concert Series. “I’m so thankful to work with such and incredible, well-connected team in Nashville.” Byrd, said. “My band members and I give 110% every performance. I have such a passion for magnifying the emotion behind the art that’s delivered.” This free outdoor concert is open to the public and part of the library’s ongoing “Your Library, Your Story” campaign. Limited seating will be provided by the library. However, attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. The Concert Series is proudly being 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. For more information about Marybeth’s performance, visit the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library's website and follow its social media pages for updates.

September 20, 2025
9am-12:30pm
Round Room
ACT Practice test - Teens can pre-register online or in-person for the free ACT Practice test. Teens attending will enter through the Round Room After-Hours Entrance on the library’s Madison St. side. 

September 23, 2025
10am-11am
Shakespeare Room
Novel Lovers Book Club - This month’s book selection is 1984 by George Orwell. October’s book will be The Caretaker by Ron Rash. Books are available for checkout in both physical and digital format. 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.

September 23, 2025
4pm-5pm
Round Room
Tween Afternoon Tea - Tweens are invited to come and enjoy afternoon tea, hobbit style! Guests will be offered a selection of teas and delicacies while they create their own hobbit hole. Tweens must use the Round Room after hours entrance on the Madison Street side of the library. Registration is not required.

Library Hosts Library Card Sign-up Drive & Giveaway

(Jonesboro, AR) In of National Library Card Sign-up Month this September, the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is hosting a library card sign-up drive. Patrons who register for a library card between September 2^nd and September 30^th will be entered into a drawing to win a Kindle Paperwhite.  

Signing up for a library card is completely free. Residents of Craighead and Poinsett Counties are eligible with a valid photo I.D. and proof of mailing address, such as a driver’s license or a piece of mail. For those unable to visit the library in person, digital library cards may also be created through the library’s website on a desktop computer. Both physical and digital cards will be entered into the prize drawing. 

Jonesboro Library Hosts September Pre-K Storytime

(Jonesboro, AR) The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is hosting a Pre-K Storytime every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the month of September at 10:00 a.m., in the Children’s Area. Pre-K Storytime is for ages 3 to 5 years old.

The September themes include:

• September 16 & 17: Clouds
• September 23 & 24: Hair
• September 30 & October 1: Fairytales

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is located at 315 West Oak Avenue in Jonesboro. For more information about the library, visit libraryinjonesboro.org, find them on Facebook, or call 870-935-5133.