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

E-Sports League

11:00am - 1:00pm
Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Atkins Centennial Library
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: E-Sports
Event Details:

From Super Mario Party 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.
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group.

Afterschool Storytime - Fairytale Detectives

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A crime has been committed! The houses of three local pigs have been blown down, and those same pigs have turned up missing! Was it all an accident? Who's guilty? It's time to review the evidence and hear the story from a different perspective.

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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.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Hector Public Library
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 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.

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 "Tween (9-12 years)" group.

READING IS MAGIC--Kids Books and Battles

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween (9-12 years)
Pope County Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tweens--join us for a game of D&D! We will be creating our characters and learning the basics of the game.

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 "Tween (9-12 years)" group.

Tween Library League

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween (9-12 years)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)
Event Details:

Join us for a fun evening that includes LEGO free builds while we watch " A Lego Brickumentary" and we explore how LEGO bricks went from kids' toys to a global phenomenon beloved by collectors, artists, innovators and builders of all ages.

This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group.

Tween Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween (9-12 years)
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)

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.
 

 

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

E-Sports League

11:00am - 3:00pm
Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Atkins Centennial Library
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: E-Sports

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

Teen/Tween Origami

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Come try your hand at origami, the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures.

 

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 "Tween (9-12 years)" group.

Tween Robotics Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween (9-12 years)
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: STEM

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

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 "Tween (9-12 years)" group.

Tween Library League

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween (9-12 years)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)
Event Details:

We will be offline coding! 

This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group.

Tween Stem Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween (9-12 years)
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)

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

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
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for Memorial Day.

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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Dover Public Library
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.

 

CLOSED

All Day 7/4 - 7/5
All Branches
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.

CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
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
All Branches
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.

CLOSED

All Day 11/27 - 11/29
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for Thanksgiving Weekend.

CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for New Year's Day.