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September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!  Register for a Pope County library card and open the door to Endless Possibilities--check out everything from books and DVDs to items from our Library of Things.  Access our free computers and digital resources such as e-books, e-zines, audio books, and an expansive list of databases.  Sign up today!

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Letter Writing

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 8:30am - 5:30pm
Dover Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

This is a drop-in program.  Stop by any time within the specified hours to participate.

ALL DAY we will have a letter writing table set up with materials and even a topic suggestion page. 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children (ages 0-11)


Children 11 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party and shall be adequately supervised by such responsible parent or caregiver at all times for the sake of their own well-being.
 

 

Unattended Minors (ages 12-19)

While children 12 years and older may use the library unattended, they are required to adhere to library rules and expectations of acceptable behavior.  Disruptive juveniles may be asked to disperse at the librarian’s discretion. Any minor unable to travel alone must be picked up prior to closing.

 

Family Storytime featuring special guest Blue Crayon

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hector Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years)
Program Type: Family, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Join the fun as we build literacy, motor skills, and community through rhymes, songs, books, and hands-on activities for children and their parents.

Come meet Blue Crayon and hear a story about him and his crayon friends!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children (ages 0-11)


Children 11 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party and shall be adequately supervised by such responsible parent or caregiver at all times for the sake of their own well-being.
 

 

HC Homegrown and Happy

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Heritage Hall at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Elementary (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Elementary (6-11 years)
Program Type: Homeschool
Event Details:

Our Outreach Department and programming staff work together to provide weekly programs on Tuesdays (K-8) and Thursdays (Teens) for Homeschool families.

Parents with children ages 5 and under are invited to attend Tuesday Storytime in the Children's Department at 10:00 am.

Especially for Elementary Kids, our September theme is HOMEGROWN HEROES.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children (ages 0-11)


Children 11 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party and shall be adequately supervised by such responsible parent or caregiver at all times for the sake of their own well-being.
 

 

HC Tweens

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
YA Corner at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Tween (9-12 years)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: YA Corner
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Homeschool
Event Details:

Our Outreach Department and programming staff work together to provide weekly programs on Tuesdays (K-8) and Thursdays (Teens) for Homeschool families.

Parents with children ages 5 and under are invited to attend Tuesday Storytime in the Children's Department at 10:00 am.

As homework piles up, learn some tips and tricks to help with research and paper writing.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children (ages 0-11)


Children 11 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party and shall be adequately supervised by such responsible parent or caregiver at all times for the sake of their own well-being.
 

 

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Department at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storytime

Join the fun as we build literacy, motor skills, and community through rhymes, songs, books, and hands-on activities for children and their parents.

HC Chess Club

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Heritage Hall at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Homeschool
Event Details:

Our Outreach Department and programming staff work together to provide weekly programs on Tuesdays (K-8) and Thursdays (Teens) for Homeschool families.

Parents with children ages 5 and under are invited to attend Tuesday Storytime in the Children's Department at 10:00 am.

HC Chess Club is designed for Homeschoolers ages 8--19.  Come test your powers of logic and strategy!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Minors (ages 12-19)

While children 12 years and older may use the library unattended, they are required to adhere to library rules and expectations of acceptable behavior.  Disruptive juveniles may be asked to disperse at the librarian’s discretion. Any minor unable to travel alone must be picked up prior to closing.

 

Author Event: Rhona Weaver

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Dover Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Author/Speaker
Event Details:

Join us to welcome Arkansas Author Rhona Weaver in discussing her new book series FBI Yellowstone Adventures!

STEAM Club - Homeschool

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Tween (9-12 years)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

STEAM activities require problem solving, fine motor skills, and creativity.  Are you up to the challenge?

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children (ages 0-11)


Children 11 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party and shall be adequately supervised by such responsible parent or caregiver at all times for the sake of their own well-being.
 

 

Unattended Minors (ages 12-19)

While children 12 years and older may use the library unattended, they are required to adhere to library rules and expectations of acceptable behavior.  Disruptive juveniles may be asked to disperse at the librarian’s discretion. Any minor unable to travel alone must be picked up prior to closing.

 

Origami

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Public Library
Age Group:
Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Come try your hand at origami, the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children (ages 0-11)


Children 11 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party and shall be adequately supervised by such responsible parent or caregiver at all times for the sake of their own well-being.
 

 

STEAM Club

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Tween (9-12 years)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

STEAM activities require problem solving, fine motor skills, and creativity.  Are you up to the challenge?

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children (ages 0-11)


Children 11 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party and shall be adequately supervised by such responsible parent or caregiver at all times for the sake of their own well-being.
 

 

Unattended Minors (ages 12-19)

While children 12 years and older may use the library unattended, they are required to adhere to library rules and expectations of acceptable behavior.  Disruptive juveniles may be asked to disperse at the librarian’s discretion. Any minor unable to travel alone must be picked up prior to closing.

 

Tween Life Skills: Research and Paper Writing

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
YA Corner at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Tween (9-12 years)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: YA Corner
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Life Skills
Event Details:

As homework piles up, learn some tips and tricks to help with research and paper writing. 

Adult Beginner Spanish

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lobby (RSVL) at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Lobby (RSVL)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Life Skills
Event Details:

Come learn beginner Spanish from a native speaker. This month is all about greetings and celebrations. Did you know that many Latin American countries celebrate their independence in September?

Quilters Sew-cial Circle

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Heritage Hall at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

This is a drop-in program.  Stop by any time within the specified hours to participate.

Join other adult quilters in this come and go sew-cial meet up. 

Coffee and Bingo

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Share community and challenge your memory and concentration skills with Bingo at the library!

Ready to say Bingo and win some prizes?

Preschool Storytime with Blue Crayon!

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Department at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Join the fun as we build literacy, motor skills, and community through rhymes, songs, books, and hands-on activities for children and their parents.

This week, storytime will be visited by a special guest: Drew Daywalt's "Blue Crayon" will be joining us!

Adult Game Club

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Dover Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join in all the fun we have during our Adult Game Club. We play all sorts of card games; don't worry if you don't know how to play one of them, we have great teachers! 

Puzzle Club

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hector Public Library
Age Group:
Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children (ages 0-11)


Children 11 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party and shall be adequately supervised by such responsible parent or caregiver at all times for the sake of their own well-being.
 

 

Unattended Minors (ages 12-19)

While children 12 years and older may use the library unattended, they are required to adhere to library rules and expectations of acceptable behavior.  Disruptive juveniles may be asked to disperse at the librarian’s discretion. Any minor unable to travel alone must be picked up prior to closing.

 

Written Driver's License Test Prep

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology, Life Skills, River Valley Adult Learning Alliance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to earn your driver’s license? We’re here to help!

HC Teen Yearbook Class

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Heritage Hall at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Teen (13-19)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

HC Teen Yearbook is a school-year long program for Homeschool Teens.

Please see a staff member to register (registration is open through the month of September).

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Minors (ages 12-19)

While children 12 years and older may use the library unattended, they are required to adhere to library rules and expectations of acceptable behavior.  Disruptive juveniles may be asked to disperse at the librarian’s discretion. Any minor unable to travel alone must be picked up prior to closing.

 

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime

Join the fun as we build literacy, motor skills, and community through rhymes, songs, books, and hands-on activities for children and their parents.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children (ages 0-11)


Children 11 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party and shall be adequately supervised by such responsible parent or caregiver at all times for the sake of their own well-being.
 

 

Adult Craft Club

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Dover Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Are you working on a craft? Bring it to the library every Thursday starting at 10 am and enjoy fellowship with other crafters.

HC Teen Art

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Heritage Hall at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Teen (13-19)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Homeschool
Event Details:

Our Outreach Department and programming staff work together to provide weekly programs on Tuesdays (K-8) and Thursdays (Teens) for Homeschool families.

Parents with children ages 5 and under are invited to attend Tuesday Storytime in the Children's Department at 10:00 am.

Join the Homeschool Teens for a weekly Arts and Crafts class!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Minors (ages 12-19)

While children 12 years and older may use the library unattended, they are required to adhere to library rules and expectations of acceptable behavior.  Disruptive juveniles may be asked to disperse at the librarian’s discretion. Any minor unable to travel alone must be picked up prior to closing.

 

HC Teen Social Hour

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Admin/Outreach Meeting Room at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Teen (13-19)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Admin/Outreach Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Homeschool
Event Details:

Come chill at our Homeschool Hangout!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Minors (ages 12-19)

While children 12 years and older may use the library unattended, they are required to adhere to library rules and expectations of acceptable behavior.  Disruptive juveniles may be asked to disperse at the librarian’s discretion. Any minor unable to travel alone must be picked up prior to closing.

 

LEGO Builders

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Public Library
Age Group:
Tween (9-12 years)
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)
Event Details:

Playing with LEGOs builds problem solving and fine motor skills as well as creativity, concentration, and perseverance.  LEGO play can also reduce anxiety and stress--plus it just plain fun!

Join us for a super hero LEGO challenge and creative free play! 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children (ages 0-11)


Children 11 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party and shall be adequately supervised by such responsible parent or caregiver at all times for the sake of their own well-being.