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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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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+)
Closed
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.
 

 

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.

 

Craft Group: Bring Your Own Craft

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Genealogy and Arkansas History
Event Details:

Bring your work in progress and craft alongside like-minded makers for a sense of community and motivation for those of us who like to show our work!

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. 

Bingo for Bragging Rights!

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hector Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

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

 

Beginning Crochet Class

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Our All Ages programs are open for everyone.  Attend on your own or bring a friend or family member along.  We'll be glad to see you!

Join us for an instructional class to get started learning how to crochet! Materials are provided. 

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.

 

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.

 

Movie and Popcorn

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a free movie event! Popcorn provided.

Mystery and Mayhem: Adult D&D

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pope County Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to play D&D and solve a mystery? Come play with us. While all seems well in this quaint village, under the surface mysteries and mayhem abound. 

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.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Bob Crossman

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Author/Speaker
Event Details:

Join us in welcoming Dr. Bob Crossman who will speak about the history of Atkins. Dr. Crossman will have signed copies of his 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.

 

Sensory Hour

Monday, September 15, 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)
Event Details:

Sensory hour is for kids with sensory sensitivity and will include the following:

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.
 

 

Storytime

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dover Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years)
Program Type: 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.

We will be reading Arlo Rolled by Susan Pearson and creating peas in pod for the 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.
 

 

Explore Robotics

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Elementary (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Elementary (6-11 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

WE HAVE ROBOTS! Build robots or use coding to direct Ozobots or Ollies at our monthly robotics sessions.

Come explore robotics and do some robot themed activities with us.

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.
 

 

Crafternoon

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Our All Ages programs are open for everyone.  Attend on your own or bring a friend or family member along.  We'll be glad to see you!

Come join us for Crafternoon, where you can learn new crafting skills or bring your own craft project and chill with us while working on your project.

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.

 

LEGO Playtime

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hector Public Library
Age Group:
Elementary (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Games

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!

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.