Jones Public Library

05/29/2026

The Jones Public Library is proud to announce that for the second year in a row, we are a recipient of the Summer at the Library Grant! We received $4,000 that will help us bring our summer programs to life.

We want to extend a dino-sized thank you to the Texas Library Association and H-E-B! Every year, H-E-B works with the Texas Library Association to raise money for the Summer at the Library Grant. This grant provides additional funds to Texas public libraries so that communities across the state have the opportunity to host their summer programs.

05/26/2026

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Putting on an amazing summer reading requires many hands doing many things. From event prep to clean up, we are looking for volunteers to assist before, during, and after summer events. We also need help with setting up our dino-themed decor! Please contact the library by emailing us at jonespubliclibrary[at]daytontx[dot]org or call us at 936-258-7060.

05/22/2026

The library and other city offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

05/22/2026

Happy summer, y'all! School is out and the library is prepping for our yearly Summer Reading Program. This year's theme is "Unearth a Story" where we'll be doing everything dinosaur and ancient history. Registration starts June 8! Keep an eye out on our socials and our website for those links coming soon.

05/07/2026

The Jones Public Library is proud of its partnership with Dayton ISD where we have the chance to have in-person conversations with our community about our resources and events. We'll be at the Bronco Block Party tonight at Richter Elementary, continuing our mission of education, lifelong learning, and outreach.

05/05/2026

What are we crafting this month? Well...everything! We're bringing out extras from previous craft nights next Tuesday, May 12. Blank canvases? Check. Extra florals? Check. Come and see what inspires you!

Register at the link below:

Join us Tuesday, May 12th, at 5:30 PM for our next Ladies Craft Night. What are we doing? Well, everything! Paint on a canvas, decorate a bookmark, make a book vase, and more. Please feel free to register family or friends that cannot access the form. Simply fill out the form again for each addition...

04/30/2026

It's gonna be May~ 🎤🎶 Here's everything happening at the library for the month for May.

📚 Story Time continues every Wednesday at 10 AM. This month's theme is Feelings. Note that we will have a two week break after May 27.
🖌 Ladies, it is a craft free for all! On May 12 from 5:30 to 7 PM, anything we have leftover from this year and more will be available for y'all to use. Bookmarks, florals, canvases, oh my!
📖 Our community LOVED this year's first ever Author Event. This month we're bringing y'all an author meet and greet! Meet authors Lagin King and Nicole Krashin, listen to their stories, listen to a live reading, and more on Saturday, May 16.
🦖 Summer Reading is almost here! Volunteer your time and skills on Tuesday, May 19 from 5:30 to 7 PM and help the library get ready to a dino-filled summer.

04/20/2026

It's National Library Week!

Millions of people visit their libraries every week—and for good reason. During National Library Week, April 19–25, take time to discover what brings you joy at your library. Visit your library and bring friends and family along; encourage a friend to get a library card and discover the opportunities it unlocks; browse the shelves, join a book club, attend a program or storytime, or get started on your next creative project in a makerspace.

National Library Week is filled with opportunities to celebrate our libraries and take action to keep them strong. Join in on one (or all!) of the various commemoration days:

Monday, 4/20: Right to Read Day - we're calling on library lovers and advocates to celebrate wins against censorship efforts and to take action to defend the freedom to read. On Right to Read Day, ALA will release the State of America's Libraries Report, including the list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2025.

Tuesday, 4/21: National Library Workers Day - take time to honor and thank the library workers at your library for all they do to impact your community.

Wednesday, 4/22: National Library Outreach Day - a day to celebrate libraries meeting people where they are. Look for your library out in your community - in the bookmobile, at a local pop-up, at schools or assisted living facilities, or wherever!

Thursday, 4/23: Take Action For Libraries Day - this year, we're asking YOU to show up for our libraries and take action against legislative censorship attempts by contacting Congress.

Stay tuned for posts throughout the week and more ways to get involved, and be sure to visit your library and ilovelibraries.org and celebrate your library.