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This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 28, 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)

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.
 

 

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

Adult Game Club

Wednesday, May 28, 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:

Join us for an afternoon of fun and games!

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

Adult Craft Club

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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! 

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

Resiliency For All-A Life Skills Lecture

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

During these difficult times, we could all use a little more resiliency. Have you ever wondered how to get more? Have you ever wondered whether you have resiliency? Join us as we discuss these questions and more.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Crafternoon

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Do you have a craft you want to learn or have a craft you are working on? Join us for Crafternoon at the Atkins 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.

Boardgames

Friday, May 30, 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 "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.

Children's Author Tasia C. Taylor Visits

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Special Event
Event Details:

Come meet local author Tasia C. Taylor, who will be here to read her newest book Ice Cream Disaster and share an activity. Afterwards, make your very own Ice Cream Sundae! 

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.

T.L. Simpson Author Talk - Cope Field

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Age Group:
Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History, Special Event
Event Details:

Celebrated local author T.L. Simpson will join us in the River Valley Arts Center at pARTy in the Park for a reading from his new novel, Cope Field, which is receiving strong reviews:

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

Hora De Cuento

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Children's Department at Pope County Library
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Hispanic Services, Storytime
Event Details:

Hora de Cuento es tiempo en Español diseñada especialmente para nuestras familias hispanas.  Desarrolle la alfabetización, las habilidades motoras y la comunidad, así como conéctese con los recursos del idioma español a través de nuestra biblioteca.

Hora de Cuento is a Spanish language storytime designed especially for our Hispanic families.  Build literacy, motor skills, and community as well as connect with Spanish language resources through our library.

Nuestros amigos de ARVALA colaboran en este programa y nos ayudan a promover la alfabetización familiar y bilingüe. Esta colaboracion es posible por el apollo de Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas, the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, y the Pope County Community Foundation.

Our friends from ARVALA collaborate on this program to help us promote family and bilingual literacy. This collaboration is made possible by support from the Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas, the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, and the Pope County Community Foundation.

 


 

Storytime with a craft!

Disclaimer(s)

ES Unattended Children (ages 0-11)

Los niños menores de 11 años deben estar acompañados en todo momento por una persona responsable y deben ser supervisados adecuadamente por padre o cuidador responsable en todo momento por el bien de su propio bienestar.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile London Community Stop

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30pm
Offsite
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: 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 "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile/Outreach Tilly Community Stop (Book Delivery)

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:45pm
Offsite
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: 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.

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

Craft Club

Wednesday, June 4, 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.

 

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

Craft Club

Wednesday, June 18, 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.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile/Outreach Hector Community Stop

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile/Outreach, Storytime

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile Southlawn Apartments Community Stop

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Offsite
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: 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 at Southlawn Apartments!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile/Outreach Tilly Community Stop (Book Delivery)

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:45pm
Offsite
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: 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.

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

Craft Club

Wednesday, July 2, 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.

 

CLOSED

All Day 7/4 - 7/5
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 Independence Day Weekend.

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

Craft Club

Wednesday, July 16, 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.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile/Outreach Hector Community Stop

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile/Outreach, Storytime

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile Southlawn Apartments Community Stop

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Offsite
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: 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 at Southlawn Apartments!

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

Teen Advisory Board-Quarterly meeting!

Thursday, August 21, 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
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.