Northeast Arkansas Kids Directory

Welcome to the January issue of NEA Kids’ Directory, part of the Occasions Publishing Group family of publications.

NEA Kids’ Directory has many features that make it a valuable resource for parents, teachers, grandparents, and childcare professionals – anyone who is involved with children. It is compact in size, making it a handy resource to keep in your purse or car. In addition, it offers valuable coupons for use at kid-friendly businesses and includes a calendar of events so you know what’s going on across Northeast Arkansas each month. You’ll even find a convenient dining guide inside that lists restaurants offering free or discounted kids’ meals!

Our goal each month is to help inform our readers of the many opportunities, events, products and services available for families in Northeast Arkansas. Please remember to support the businesses that advertise in this publication each month and tell them that you saw their ad in NEA Kids’ Directory. If you are interested in advertising in NEA Kids’ Directory please call us at 931-0012.

Audrey Poff, Publisher & Editor

Parents: Dane and Monica McCord photo by Melissa Donner Photography

Libraries Make Learning FUN!

Whether online or in person, public libraries are a great resource for parents with young children. Many public libraries in Northeast Arkansas expanded online activities during the COVID-19 pandemic and are striving to make more services available. To find out more about local offerings from area libraries, contact one of the libraries listed in our resource guide or follow them on social media.

Library Resource Guide

CRAIGHEAD COUNTY

Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library

Phone: (870) 935-5133 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Caraway Public Library - Caraway Phone: (870) 482-3394 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Kohn Memorial Library - Monette Phone: (870) 486-2515 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

McAdams Public Library - Lake City Phone: (870) 237-4407 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

LAWRENCE COUNTY

Lawrence County Library - Walnut Ridge Phone: (870) 886-3222 Website: lawrencecountylibrary.com

Bobbie Jean Memorial Library - Imboden Phone: (870) 869-2093 Website: imbodenlibrary.wordpress.com

Driftwood Public Library - Lynn Phone: (870) 528-3506

GREENE COUNTY

Greene County Public Library - Paragould Phone: (870) 236-8711 Website: mylibrarynow.org/greene

POINSETT COUNTY

Poinsett County Library Phone: (870) 578-4465 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Goldsby Library - Lepanto Phone: (870) 475-6144 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Marked Tree Public Library - Marked Tree Phone: (870) 358-3190 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

West Poinsett Memorial Library - Weiner Phone: (870) 684-2235 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY

Blytheville Public Library Phone: (870) 762-2431 Website: mclibrary.net

Manila Public Library Phone: (870) 561-3525 Website: mclibrary.net

Osceola Public Library Phone: (870) 563-2721 Website: mclibrary.net

Wilson Public Library Phone: (870) 655-8414 Website: mclibrary.net

Keiser Public Library Phone: (870) 526-2073 Website: mclibrary.net

Leachville Public Library Phone: (870) 539-6485 Website: mclibrary.net

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LET’S GO OUT TO EAT!

MONDAY

Bliss Cupcakes Kids 10 and under get a free mini cupcake or frosting shot with the purchase of a regular cupcake. (10 a.m.-9 p.m.)

Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

TaMolly’s Kids eat for $1.99 from the kids’ menu (nights only).

TUESDAY

Chicken Salad Chick Free Little Chick meal after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal. Dine in only.

Fazoli’s Kids 12 and under eat for $.99 with adult meal from 5-8 p.m.

Pizza Hut Free kid’s buffet with adult buffet purchase.

Pizza Inn Free kids’ buffet with adult buffet purchase (nights only).

Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

WEDNESDAY

IHOP Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée from 4-10 p.m.

Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

THURSDAY

Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

FRIDAY

Schlotzsky’s Deli Free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult meal from 4 p.m. until close. Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

SATURDAY

Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée

SUNDAY

BA Free kids meal with purchase of adult entree Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée Slim Chickens 1 free kid’s meal per adult entrée purchase.

To have YOUR restaurant featured in this listing, email brittney@jonesborooccasions.com

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Calendar January

THROUGHOUT JANUARY

The Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center, located at 600 E. Lawson Road in Jonesboro, is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The center offers visitors the chance to experience a unique piece of North America and its wildlife through multi-sensory movies, exhibits, trails, native gardens, nature programs and activities. Admission is free. Info: (870) 933-6787.

The Arkansas State University Museum, located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During these hours, visitors can enjoy the Family Reading Castle based on the museum’s Mother Goose collection of characters, the Tinkering Studio, galleries and more. Info: astate.edu/museum or (870) 972-2074.

The Foundation of Arts offers year-round registration for students interested in art, dance, theater and more. To register, visit foajonesboro. org. Info: (870) 935-2726.

Jonesboro Music, formerly Kindermusik of Jonesboro, located at 2617 E. Nettleton Ave., Suite B, offers music and movement classes for children ages birth to 7 years old. Year-round enrollment is available. Info: kmusikofjonesboro.com or call (870) 761-6570.

Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library offers programs for children of all ages. For updates on upcoming events, visit libraryinjonesboro.org or call (870) 935-5133.

The Lawrence County Library offers programs for children of all ages. Check the Lawrence County Library News or Facebook page for updates on upcoming events. Info: (870) 886-3222.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4

Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host Teen Hub Book Club at 5:30 p.m. Teens will have the opportunity to talk about recent books they have read and participate in a craft activity. Info: (870) 9355133 or libraryinjonesboro.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13

Nate Bargatze, a Grammy-nominated and family-friendly comedian, will bring his 2023 The Be Funny Tour to First National Bank Arena at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit fnbarena.com or natebargatze.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14

Arkansas State University will host a High School Prospect Camp at Tomlinson Stadium – Kell Field from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This camp is for baseball players in grades 9-12. The cost will be $150 per camper. Info: contact traffo@astate.edu.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host a College Fair from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Regional colleges and universities will be present to provide information for students interested in attending college. This event is for high school juniors and seniors. Info: (870) 935-5133 or libraryinjonesboro.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19

The Bradbury Art Museum, located on the campus of Arkansas State University, will host an opening reception for the Inspired 8 and Moonshine Exhibits at 5 p.m. The exhibits will be showcased from January 19 through February 8. The museum is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Info: visit bradburyartmuseum.org or call (870) 972-3687.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21

The Foundation of Arts will host its 2nd annual Princess Brunch at The Forum Theatre from 10 a.m. to noon. Children will have the opportunity to meet princesses including Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Anna and Elsa. The event will include brunch, entertainment and more. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased online or at The Forum Box Office. Info: visit foajonesboro.org or call (870) 935-2726.

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