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September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

Library Card Sign-Up Month graphic: September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

This September, the Pope County Library System invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and discover how a library card can open the door to endless possibilities.  In addition to books, use your Pope County Library card to check out items from our Library of Things--from literacy and science kits to big ticket items like a grill, post hole digger, or telescope.  Your library card also connects you to digital resources such as e-books, e-zines, audio books, and in-library computer access, plus free language learning materials through the Pronunciator app.

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This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group

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.
 

 

This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

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.

 

This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group

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. 

This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group

Books and Battles

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Heritage Hall at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Tween (9-12 years)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

The adventure continues in the magic library!

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.

 

This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group

HC Tweens

Tuesday, September 16, 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.

The ingredients are simple, but the key is the salt. Which salt dough is better: Epsom or Table? 

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.
 

 

This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

HC Chess Club

Tuesday, September 16, 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:

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.

 

This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group

Tween Experiment: Salt Dough

Tuesday, September 16, 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: STEM
Event Details:

The ingredients are simple, but the key is the salt. Which salt dough is better: Epsom or Table? 

This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group

HC Tweens

Tuesday, September 23, 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.

This month is all about card games, especially our new Reading Dragons and Friends card game, where your time spent reading books can earn cards. 

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.
 

 

This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

HC Chess Club

Tuesday, September 23, 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:

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.

 

This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group

Tween: Games and Movies

Tuesday, September 23, 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: Games
Event Details:

This month is all about card games, especially our new Reading Dragons and Friends card game, where your time spent reading books can earn cards. 

This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group

HC Tweens

Tuesday, September 30, 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.

Make a fun bag tag for the new school year. 

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.
 

 

This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

HC Chess Club

Tuesday, September 30, 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:

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.

 

CLOSED

All Day
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Bookmobile/Outreach, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Bookmobile/Outreach, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for Veteran's Day.

CLOSED

All Day 11/27 - 11/29
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Bookmobile/Outreach, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Bookmobile/Outreach, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for Thanksgiving Weekend.

CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Bookmobile/Outreach, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Bookmobile/Outreach, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

CLOSED

All Day
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Bookmobile/Outreach, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Bookmobile/Outreach, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for New Year's Day.