A wide variety of entertaining and educational activities are in store for patrons of both the Jonesboro and Chatham branches of the Jackson Parish Library this week, including the conclusion of the 2025 Summer Reading Program on Friday, July 11.

Also featured is a book signing at the Jonesboro Branch by local author Rosie Simpson on Monday, July 7th, a Cultural Tate Testing Event that will take place at Chatham Branch on Monday and the Jonesboro Branch, July 7-9.

Additional activities at both branches include a presentation by Carrie Miller with the Fort Jessup Historical Site that includes a Musical Petting Zoo, on Wednesday, July 9th. The outstanding array of activities concludes with a special presentation by juggler extraordinaire Wink Danenberg, who will provide an entertaining display along with helping the children create their own set of juggling balls and teach them to juggle at