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Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Announces 2026 Concert Series

Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Announces 2026 Concert Series

Mary Beth Byrd performs during one of the library's 2025 concerts. Photo: Saga Communications/Maci England


Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is excited to announce its 2026 Concert Series.

The library will host four live performances throughout the year, offering free entertainment for the community.

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The series will begin with The Baritone Jazz Junction with the Baritone Foundation on Friday, June 19, at 6 p.m. in the Round Room.

The second performance will feature country duo Lan Law on Friday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m. on the library lawn.

The third concert will showcase Cory Jackson on Friday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m. on the library lawn.

The series will conclude with a holiday performance in December in the Round Room, with additional details to be announced at a later date.

Source: Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library

“We are excited to continue bringing live music to our community through the library’s concert series,” said Rylie Yawson, marketing & PR manager. “Last year’s concerts created so many beautiful moments for friends and families to gather and enjoy music together. It was a wonderful year for the series, and we’re excited to expand from three performances last year to four concerts in 2026.”

The Concert Series is proudly being sponsored by Friends of CCJPL, St. Bernards Healthcare & Medical Group, Farmers & Merchants Bank, BEST Manufacturing, NEA Baptist, Simmons Bank, Swept Away, and First Security Bank.

For more information about this year’s concert series, visit the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library’s website and follow its social media pages for updates. Additional information about each performance will be released throughout the year.

The library is located at 315 W. Oak Ave. For more information about the library, visit the website at www.libraryinjonesboro.org, visit the library’s Facebook page, or call 870-935-5133.

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