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Jonesboro Library Hosting Events for All Ages in April

Jonesboro Library Hosting Events for All Ages in April

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Jonesboro, AR – JonesboroRightNow.com – The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has events for all ages scheduled in April.

A monthly meeting of the Tween Book Club is set for Tuesday, April 7, from 4-5 p.m. in the Tween Zone. This month’s book is “The School of Wicked Witches” by Will Taylor. May’s book will be “It’s Wish” by Barbara O’Connor.

There is a limited number of each book that is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Only one book at a time may be picked up for the following month’s meeting. For more information, visit the Youth Service Desk or email mheyl@libraryinjonesboro.org.

On Friday, April 10, the library will host an adults-only workshop titled Posca Pen Pots. During this workshop, participants will decorate terracotta plant pots using Posca paint pens.

This workshop will take place from 4:30 to 5:50 p.m. in the library’s Round Room. Registration is required, and it will open April 3. To secure a spot, call the library or visit the Adult Services Desk.

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Then, on Saturday, April 11, the NEA Gamers Guild: Library Game Day will take place. This is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Round Room, with visitors having a chance to win their own copy of the games played. Cosplay is welcome.

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

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