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Bingo for Bragging Rights!

Friday, October 10, 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.

 

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hector Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years)
Program Type: Family, 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.
 

 

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 Craft Club

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hector Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your own craft and enjoy visiting with other crafters.

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.

 

PCLS Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Admin/Outreach Meeting Room at Pope County Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Admin/Outreach Meeting Room
This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

HC Teen Art

Thursday, October 16, 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:

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hector Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years)
Program Type: Family, Storytime, Bookmobile/Outreach
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.

Ms. Lydia from the Bookmobile joins us for a special Storytime on the 4th Tuesday of the month!

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, October 22, 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 Art

Thursday, October 23, 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:

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 "All Ages" group

Bingo for Bragging Rights!

Friday, October 24, 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.

 

Bookmobile Storytime (Hector Branch)

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Bookmobile/Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile/Outreach
Program Type: Storytime, Bookmobile/Outreach
Event Details:

Duplicate entry so event will also show on Bookmobile Branch list.

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hector Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years)
Program Type: Family, 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.
 

 

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, October 30, 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:

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.

 

Bookmobile London Community Stop

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bookmobile/Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile/Outreach
Event Details:

Our Community Stops offer remote patrons an opportunity to engage with library services in their own communities.  Sign up 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.

Join us for our monthly stop in London!

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

Community-led Noon Book Club

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Community-led daytime Book Club is happy to welcome more readers!  For information, please see Kevin Massey at our Interlibrary Loan desk or ask at Circulation.

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

Community-led Evening Book Club

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Heritage Hall at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Evening session of the Community-led Monthly Book Club.  

For more information, please check with Kevin Massey at our Interlibrary Loan desk or ask at Circulation.  

 

Outreach Tilly Community Stop (Book Delivery)

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile/Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile/Outreach
Event Details:

Our Community Stops offer remote patrons an opportunity to engage with library services in their own communities.  Sign up 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.

Our Outreach staff makes a monthly delivery to patrons at the grocery store in Tilly. 

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card

Library cards are free and valid for one (1) year. The Library System has no minimum age for a patron to obtain a library card. Anyone can use the resources of the Pope County Library, but only registered patrons may borrow library materials. Cardholders are responsible for all items checked out on their cards, whether the card is used by the owner of the card or anyone else. Patrons are limited to a total of fifteen (15) library items checked out per card, of which 7 may be DVDs.  For more information, see https://static.visionamp.co/rubix/20170525/circulation-policy-0822-2013-60093.pdf.

CLOSED

All Day
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 Veteran's Day.

PCLS Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Admin/Outreach Meeting Room at Pope County Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Admin/Outreach Meeting Room

Bookmobile Storytime (Hector Branch)

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Bookmobile/Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile/Outreach
Program Type: Storytime, Bookmobile/Outreach
Event Details:

Duplicate entry so event will also show on Bookmobile Branch list.

CLOSED

All Day 11/27 - 11/29
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 Thanksgiving Weekend.

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

Community-led Noon Book Club

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Community-led daytime Book Club is happy to welcome more readers!  For information, please see Kevin Massey at our Interlibrary Loan desk or ask at Circulation.

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

Community-led Evening Book Club

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Heritage Hall at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Evening session of the Community-led Monthly Book Club.  

For more information, please check with Kevin Massey at our Interlibrary Loan desk or ask at Circulation.  

 

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

Teen Advisory Board-Quarterly meeting!

Thursday, December 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:

 It's time for our quarterly meeting of the Teen Advisory Board! Join us for an evening of discussion about how YOU want the Pope County Library Teen Programs to look like.

CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.