Event List

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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LEGO Club

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Tween (9-12 years)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: STEM

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.

 

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. 

Adult Life Skills: Basic Pet Care with Town and Country Veterinary Clinic

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Heritage Hall at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Life Skills
Event Details:

Learn basic pet care skills for a new or old pet from staff from Town and Country Veterinary Clinic 

Disclaimer(s)

Animals Advisory

Please be advised that animals, such as dogs, cats, or reptiles, will be present at this event.  If you have an allergy or a fear of animals, please exercise caution.

Quilters Sew-cial Circle

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
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 sew-cial meet up. 

Coffee and Book Talk

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Share a review of a current book you are reading or have read.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, September 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: Arts and Crafts, 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.

Adult Game Club

Wednesday, September 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Upcoming
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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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.

 

STEM Squad

Thursday, September 25, 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)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

STEM activities require problem solving, fine motor skills, and creativity.  Are you up to the challenge?

This month we will be building popsicle catapults! 

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.

 

Junk Journaling/scrapbooking

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Come learn how to make a scrapbook/journal with us.

Abandoned Arkansas: Michael Schwarz

Thursday, September 25, 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: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History
Event Details:

Michael Schwarz is a documentary filmmaker and co-president of the Abandoned Atlas Foundation, the nonprofit behind Abandoned Arkansas.

Teen: Games and Movies

Thursday, September 25, 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: 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. 

Bingo for Bragging Rights!

Friday, September 26, 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.

 

Teen/Adult D&D

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 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: Games
Event Details:

Join us for our first Dungeons and Dragons One-Shot! Dice and miniatures will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own! 

Popcorn and Picture Shows!

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Department at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Bring your crew and enjoy some quality family time at the library!

This month we will be watching "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them"! 

Rating: PG-13

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.

 

Adult Programming Presents: Mystic Middle-Earth

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 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, Games
Event Details:

This is an adults only program themed around the world of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Ozark Memories Day

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Offsite
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Genealogy and Arkansas History
Event Details:

Swing by the library tables at Ozark Memories Day!

Sensory Hour

Monday, September 29, 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.