May 27, 2025
Arkansas PBS events scheduled for Jonesboro, Russellville, Morrilton to feature family story time, free literacy resources
CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas PBS) — Arkansas PBS will host free Fun Family Reading Events this June as part of Read to Succeed, an initiative to provide literacy resources and encourage family engagement through educational activities.
Events are scheduled for the following cities and dates:
- Jonesboro – Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library, 315 West Oak Ave, Tuesday, June 3, at 1 p.m.
- Russellville – Pope County Library, 116 E 3rd St, Saturday, June 21, at 10 a.m.
- Morrilton – Conway County Library, 101 W Church St, Saturday, June 21, at 1 p.m.
- Forrest City – Forrest City Public Library, 421 S Washington St, Monday, July 14, at 4:30 p.m.
- Pine Bluff – Pine Bluff Public Library, 600 S Main St, Saturday, July 26, at 11 a.m.
- Siloam Springs – Siloam Springs Public Library, 205 E Jefferson St, Tuesday, July 29, at 10 a.m.
Each free event is open to the public and will include a meal and story time featuring the book “Potato Pants!”, followed by a discussion and activity.
Families who attend will receive an Arkansas PBS literacy resource bag – including a book, family engagement activities, a journal and a snack bag to take home. Spanish versions of materials will be provided as needed.
Read to Succeed is made possible by the Joan R. and Charles M. Taylor II Memorial Endowment Fund. These and other upcoming events can be found at myarpbs.org/events.
About Arkansas PBS
Arkansas PBS, Arkansas’s only statewide public media network, empowers learners of all ages by educating, informing, entertaining and inspiring communities. Arkansas PBS serves as a daily and essential resource for Arkansans by creating, sharing, celebrating and driving conversation around Arkansas stories and classic, trusted PBS programs through multiple digital platforms, including livestreaming at myarpbs.org/live, on-demand services and YouTube TV, and the distinct channels Arkansas PBS, Arkansas PBS Create, Arkansas PBS KIDS, Arkansas PBS WORLD and Arkansas PBS AIRS on SAP. Members with Arkansas PBS Passport have extended on-demand access to a rich library of public television programming. Arkansas PBS depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming. Additional information is available at myarkansaspbs.org. Arkansas PBS is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), KETZ (El Dorado), KETS (Lee Mountain), KETS (Forrest City), KETS (Yancy) and KETS (Gaither).
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