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4www.KidsDirectory.com/NEAWelcometotheSeptember issue of NEA Kids’ Directory, part of the Occasions Publishing Group family of publications. NEA Kids’ Directoryy 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 MEET OUR COVER KID! TEDDY Parents: Lucas and Molly Dutton photo by Melissa Donner Photography A NOTE from the Publisher
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8www.KidsDirectory.com/NEA 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
LAWRENCE COUNTY County Library - Walnut Ridge Phone: (870) 886-3222
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY
POINSETT COUNTY
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY
Bobbie Jean Memorial Library - Imboden Phone: (870) 869-2093
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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Phone: (870) 935-5133 libraryinjonesboro.org
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Website: lawrencecountylibrary.com
Kohn Memorial Library - Monette Phone: (870) 486-2515 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
McAdams Public Library - Lake City Phone: (870) 237-4407 libraryinjonesboro.org
Driftwood Public Library - Lynn Phone: (870) 528-3506
Website: mylibrarynow.org/greene
Caraway Public Library - Caraway Phone: (870) 482-3394 libraryinjonesboro.org
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GREENE COUNTY Greene County Public Library - Paragould Phone: (870) 236-8711
Lawrence
Website: imbodenlibrary.wordpress.com
Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library
Poinsett County Library Phone: (870) 578-4465 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org
SATURDAY 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.
TOGOLET’SOUTEAT!
Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.
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.
To have YOUR restaurant featured in this listing, email brittney@jonesborooccasions.com
SUNDAY BA Free kids meal with purchase of adult entree
Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée
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.
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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.
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).
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.)
TUESDAY Chicken Salad Chick Free Little Chick meal after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal. Dine in only.
THURSDAY Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.
Dine on a Dime Your Guide to Where Kids Eat FREE!
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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 Forest 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.
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. Yearround enrollment is available. Info: kmusikofjonesboro.com or call (870) 761-6570. September
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.
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THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER
Forest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center will present Wild Tales Storytime from 10-11 a.m. Children will enjoy a story about nature followed by an arts and crafts activity. Info: (870) 933-6787.
Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host Children’s Storytime for children of all ages every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Library. Tiny Tales Storytime for children up to 24-months-old will take place every Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Library. Info: (870) 935-5133 or libraryinjonesboro.org.
Info: (870) 886-3222.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
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.
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will partner with the NEA Gamers Guild to offer a free day of gaming from noon to 5 p.m. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to learn and play board games with gaming experts. Admission is free. Info: (870) 935-5133 or libraryinjonesboro.org.
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The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will provide After-School Hangouts each weekday from 4-6 p.m. Each day will include two to three activity stations such as STEAM activities and arts and crafts. Info: (870) 935-5133 or libraryinjonesboro.org.
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The Northeast Arkansas District Fair, located at 7001 Johnson Ave., continues during Fair Week with a carnival, exhibits, entertainment, food vendors and more. Info: (870) 935-4331 or visit neadistrictfair.com.
The annual Blessed Sacrament Church Fall Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1107 E Highland Dr. The event will include an online silent auction beginning Sept. 25, carnival games, in atables, live entertainment, food vendors and more. A shuttle will be available from the Highland Drive Baptist Church parking lot. Admission is free. Info: 870-932-2529 or fallfestival.com.
The annual St. Bernards Advocates Butter y Release will take place at 2 p.m. at 1144 East Matthews Ave. Participants will release butter ies in memory or honor of a loved one. Proceeds will bene t the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Info: visit stbernards. info/foundation/events.
THURSDAY–SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22-24
MONDAY–SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26-OCT. 1
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
FRIDAY–SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23-24
The Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Fest will take place starting at 5 p.m. on Friday. The festival will include a BBQ competition, live entertainment, food trucks, shopping and more. Info: downtownjonesboro.com or 870-919-6176.
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host the grand reopening of the Children’s Library. The celebration will include snacks, special storytimes and games. Info: 870) 935-5133 or libraryinjonesboro.org.
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The Northeast Arkansas District Fair, located at 7001 Johnson Ave., opens with a new Midway carnival layout and two full weekends of carnival rides and fair vendors. Info: (870) 935-4331 or visit neadistrictfair.com.
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