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Boardgames

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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

Do you enjoy board  games? Join us on Fridays at 3pm for a fun time. We play anything from checkers to tabletop role playing 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
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Cellphone Photography Tips

Friday, June 20, 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, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

 Learn to pose like a pro, and use available light and props for better pictures anywhere, anytime, with your cell phone! Benita Drew with Benita's Photography will be here to give us tips on how to capture the best photos using your cel

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 "All Ages" group

Family Game Night

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Department at Pope County Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family, Games

Bring your crew and enjoy some quality family time 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.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Cinema Series

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lobby (RSVL) at Pope County Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Lobby (RSVL)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Bring your favorite stuffy and a cozy blanket and join us for Family Night with a  movie with popcorn for week two of our Summer Cinema Series with a Color Our World theme:

Christopher Robin

This event is in the "All Ages" group

PBS Read to Succeed

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00pm
Children's Department at Pope County Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family, Special Event, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this free reading event, which is open to the public and will include a meal and story time featuring the book “Potato Pants,” followed by a discussion and activity.

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 "Children (6-11 years)" group

Color Our World: Kids!

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Department at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Children (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Help us "Color Our World" with themed activities for kids aged 6-11! 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.
 

 

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 "Adults (18+)" group

Basic Computer Skills: Email

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Stations at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Computer Stations
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using your email. 

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 "Adults (18+)" group

Tutoring for Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Tests

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology
Event Details:

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

Stop by for individual tutoring to prepare for certification testing for CDL, Heavy equipment or Forklift operator, and more.

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

Color Our World: Kids!

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Department at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Children (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Help us "Color Our World" with themed activities for kids aged 6-11! 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
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 "Adults (18+)" group

Tutoring for Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Tests

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology
Event Details:

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

Stop by for individual tutoring to prepare for certification testing for CDL, Heavy equipment or Forklift operator, and more.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Whodunit Mystery for Adults!

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:15pm
Lobby (RSVL) at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Lobby (RSVL)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Clue Inspired Murder Mystery for Adults! This is a come and go event, which means you can drop in and participate between 3pm and 5:15pm! 

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

Children's Creative Writing with Children's Author Dawson Stolzer

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Dover Public Library
Age Group:
Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

We are so excited for the opportunity to hear the story written by Children's Author Dawson Stolzer who published his first book at the age of 11, The Curious Cat Cheerio.

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 "All Ages" group

Bingo for Bad Prizes

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial 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.

 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Community Quilters Meetup

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
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 sewical meet up. 

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 "Adults (18+)" group

Tutoring for Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Tests

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology
Event Details:

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

Stop by for individual tutoring to prepare for certification testing for CDL, Heavy equipment or Forklift operator, and more.

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

E-Sports League

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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: E-Sports, Games

From Super Mario 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.

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 "Adults (18+)" group

Adult Game Club

Wednesday, June 25, 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 and don't worry if you don't know how to play one of them, we have great teachers!

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

Librarian Photo Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

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

You are invited to join us for a photo scavenger hunt at the Atkins Library.

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 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
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Puzzle Club

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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.