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Puzzle Club

Wednesday, August 27, 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.

 

LATE OPENING AT NOON

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 8:30am - 12:00pm
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:

All Pope County Library System branches will be closed this morning. 

Atkins, Dover, and Russellville will reopen at noon.  Hector will open at their regular Thursday time at 1:00 pm.

CLOSED

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 8:30am - 5:30pm
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 Labor Day weekend.

CLOSED

Monday, September 1, 2025 at 8:30am - 5:30pm
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 Labor Day weekend.

This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Journaling

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Public Library
Age Group:
Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Join us to learn more about all the ways you can journal and start creating! 

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
This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

E-Sports League

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: E-Sports
Event Details:

From Super Mario Party to Super Smash Brothers, our E-Sports programs offer gamers a chance to compete in a safe space.

Disclaimer(s)

E-Sports

Please be advised of the following expectations and responsibilities for participants and their parents or guardians:

  • Supervision Requirement: A parent or guardian must be present for any child under the age of 11 while they are on the premises.
  • Misconduct Policy: In the event of any misconduct, we reserve the right to contact the child’s parent or guardian for resolution.
  • Liability for Damages: Parents or guardians will be held financially responsible for any damage to games or equipment resulting from repeated horseplay.
This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

Teen Art: Bag Tags

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
YA Corner at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Teen (13-19)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: YA Corner
Age Group: Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Just for Teens, our programs hit all the bases from crafts to robotics, games, and life skills.  Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meets quartely in the YA corner of the Pope County Library in Russellville.  TAB members offer ideas for improvements to teen services.

Make a fun bag tag for the new school year. 

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

Dice Adventures

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Put your luck and skills to the test in these dice based story adventures.

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
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
This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

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.
 

 

This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

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.

 

This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

HC Teen Yearbook Class

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Heritage Hall at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Teen (13-19)
Upcoming
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.

 

This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

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.

 

This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

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.

 

This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

Diamond Art

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Teen (13-19)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Come make your very own diamond art coaster.

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 "Teen (13-19)" group

Teen Life Skills: Research and Paper Writing

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
YA Corner at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Teen (13-19)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: YA Corner
Age Group: Teen (13-19)
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 "Teen (13-19)" group

Teen Programming Presents: Mystic Middle-Earth

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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: Arts and Crafts, Games
Event Details:

This is a teens only program themed around the world of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

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 "Teen (13-19)" group

HC Teen Yearbook Class

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Heritage Hall at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Teen (13-19)
Upcoming
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.

 

This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

HC Teen Art

Thursday, September 18, 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.

 

This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

HC Teen Social Hour

Thursday, September 18, 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.

 

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

E-Sports League

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: E-Sports
Event Details:

From Super Mario to Super Smash Brothers, our E-Sports programs offer gamers a chance to compete in a safe space.

From Super Mario Party to Super Smash Brothers, our E-Sports programs offer gamers a chance to compete in a safe space.

Disclaimer(s)

E-Sports

Please be advised of the following expectations and responsibilities for participants and their parents or guardians:

  • Supervision Requirement: A parent or guardian must be present for any child under the age of 11 while they are on the premises.
  • Misconduct Policy: In the event of any misconduct, we reserve the right to contact the child’s parent or guardian for resolution.
  • Liability for Damages: Parents or guardians will be held financially responsible for any damage to games or equipment resulting from repeated horseplay.
This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

TAB: Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
YA Corner at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Teen (13-19)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: YA Corner
Age Group: Teen (13-19)
Event Details:

Do you want to help influence future teen programs and books? Do you love spending time at the library? We want to hear from you--join TAB today!

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
This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

Dice Adventures

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Put your luck and skills to the test in these dice based story adventures.

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.