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Events scheduled in April at Jonesboro library

Events scheduled in April at Jonesboro library

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Jonesboro, AR – JonesboroRightNow.com – Several events are scheduled at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library in April.

The library will host an Introduction to Phone Apps program on Tuesday, April 14, from 1-2 p.m. in the Community Resource Room. Everett Hutton from the Arkansas 4-H Tech Change Makers program will lead this class, teaching participants about various apps to maximize their smartphone use.

Registration is not required for this event.

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Then, on April 14 from 4-5 p.m., the library will host a Tween Workshop with the Bradbury Art Museum (BAM). Tweens in grades 4-6 will learn about Gelli plates and make artwork through printmaking. No registration is required.

An example of Gelli painting. (Source: Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library)

On Thursday, April 16, the library has a Homeschool Hangout field trip to BAM from 2-4 p.m. Families participating in the field trip should meet library staff at BAM, located in the Fowler Center at 201 Olympic Drive, on the Arkansas State University campus.

Participants will enjoy a guided tour of the museum and take part in a hands-on art activity. No registration is required for this event.

The event is for children in pre-K through 6th grade and their families, with the Homeschool Hangout program as a whole designed to provide ways for homeschool families to connect and learn together through creative and educational experiences.

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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