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Summer Reading Storytime with Zoom Squirrel!

Wednesday, June 11, 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: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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.

Mo Willems' Zoom Squirrel will be joining us for a special storytime! 

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group

Craft Time: Paper Planes Make & Race

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Let your imagination soar as you learn how to make paper airplanes and race them against your friends' paper airplanes.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography

As the Pope County Library System (PCLS) is a public space, we do take and sometimes publish photographic images and videos of patrons taking part in library programs.  Photographs of adults may be published online, on social media, and/or in print.  For your child's safety, any image that contains a child's face may be used in print advertising only.  

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group

Storytime-Jim Davis, Chief of the Chickamauga Cherokee Tribe Visits

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dover Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Culture and traditions help us to Color Our World!  Jim Davis, Chief of the Chickamauga Cherokee, will be here to teach us about the Chickamauga Cherokee's heritage and traditions.

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group

Story and Craft Time

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading Program

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)

Photography

As the Pope County Library System (PCLS) is a public space, we do take and sometimes publish photographic images and videos of patrons taking part in library programs.  Photographs of adults may be published online, on social media, and/or in print.  For your child's safety, any image that contains a child's face may be used in print advertising only.  

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group
This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group

Storytime with Ms. Beth

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hector Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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.

Join us as Ms. Beth reads about dragons! Stay to color and make your own personal dragon!

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group

Summer Reading Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 17, 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: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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.

Our usual storytime fun, with a Summer Reading Theme!  This week, we are focusing on fiber art with a yarn craft.

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group

Summer Reading Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, June 18, 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: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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.

Our usual storytime fun, with a Summer Reading Theme! This week, we are focusing on fiber art with a yarn craft.

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group

Movie Time

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Movie, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us at Atkins Library for Movie Time.

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group

Storytime with Caleb the Music Guy

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dover Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Music is a part of what Colors our World, and we will explore that with Caleb from the First Baptist Church as he plays a few of his instruments. We have some instruments for all the kids to join in with him. 

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group

Story and Craft Time

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading Program

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)

Photography

As the Pope County Library System (PCLS) is a public space, we do take and sometimes publish photographic images and videos of patrons taking part in library programs.  Photographs of adults may be published online, on social media, and/or in print.  For your child's safety, any image that contains a child's face may be used in print advertising only.  

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group
This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group

Bookmobile Storytime

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hector Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Bookmobile/Outreach, Storytime

Our staff love meeting and sharing with the community at local events.  Stop by for a library card, check out a book, or let us help you connect with the LIBBY app or other resources, like our Homebound Services.

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group

Summer Reading Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 24, 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: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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.

Our usual storytime fun, with a Summer Reading Theme! This week we will make photo collages. 

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group

Summer Reading Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, June 25, 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: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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.

Our usual storytime fun, with a Summer Reading Theme! This week we will make photo collages. 

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group

Movie Time

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Movie, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us at Atkins Library for Movie Time.

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group

Storytime-Local Children's Author Kellie Van Es Visits

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dover Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Local author Kellie Van Es will be here to read her books that all ages will enjoy!  Kellie is a retired schoolteacher who enjoys volunteering at a local non-profit, Equestrian Zone Dardanelle and writes horse-themed books.

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group

Story and Craft Time

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading Program

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)

Photography

As the Pope County Library System (PCLS) is a public space, we do take and sometimes publish photographic images and videos of patrons taking part in library programs.  Photographs of adults may be published online, on social media, and/or in print.  For your child's safety, any image that contains a child's face may be used in print advertising only.  

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group
This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group

Summer Reading Storytime with a Nature Specialist from Lake Dardanelle State Park

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hector Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Author/Speaker, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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.

Join Sasha from Lake Dardanelle State Park as she presents a nature based program!

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group
This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group

Summer Reading Storytime with Ms. Delilah

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hector Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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.

Join Ms. Delilah as she reads about the adventures of Peg the yellow chick!

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group
This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group

Summer Reading Storytime with Ms. Beth

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hector Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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.

Join Ms. Beth as she reads about the adventures of colored crayons!

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group

Special Storytime with Marty Boone, The Magic Balloon Man

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dover Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Ready for even more Summer Fun?!?! Help us welcome Marty Boone to the library. Marty has been on America's Got Talent, and he is Arkansas' top balloon artist and magician. Every kiddo will get to take home a balloon animal!  
 

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group
This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group

Bookmobile Storytime

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hector Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Bookmobile/Outreach, Storytime

Our staff love meeting and sharing with the community at local events.  Stop by for a library card, check out a book, or let us help you connect with the LIBBY app or other resources, like our Homebound Services.

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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group
This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

SRP Finale: Messtival with a Splash/Awards Presentation

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Dover Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Event, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come join our Summer Reading FINALE--Messtival with a Splash!  We will have fly swat painting, fork painting, water gun painting plus plenty of opportunities to get wet.  Enjoy outside games and a visit from the fire truck!

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.

 

CLOSED

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

The Pope County Library System is closed for Labor Day.

CLOSED

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

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