Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Some Guy Like Robb seated on a couch holding a guitar

Music and Lyrics with Some Guy Named Robb

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Department at Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Special Event, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Local musician Some Guy Named Robb will share some songs and discuss his writing process in this mini-workshop.

Marty Boone-Balloon Magician

Dover Library Storytime with Marty Boone, The Magic Balloon Man

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Special Event, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Ready for even more Summer Fun? Help the Dover Library welcome Marty Boone to town. Marty has been on America's Got Talent, and he is Arkansas' top balloon artist and magician. Every kiddo will get to take home a balloon animal!

Photo of Pope County Library Bookmobile

Bookmobile Hector Community Stop and Storytime with Ms. Lydia

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hector Public Library
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Bookmobile/Outreach, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Storytime with Ms. Lydia and a visit from the Bookmobile!

Color Our World logs, paint splotches, and text: SRP Finale: Water Wars

Atkins SRP Finale: Water Wars

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come chill with us at the Atkins Library during our Finale. Beat the heat with some water games, activities, and grilled hot dogs.

Color our world logo with headline text for Dinorama & SRP Finale with color splotches highlighting fossil and artifact id, craft stations, and games

Dinorama & SRP Finale

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Offsite
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Author/Speaker, Family, Games, Genealogy and Arkansas History, Special Event, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for our Dinorama and SRP Finale at the Hughes Center in Russellville!

Messtival with a splash and paint colors

Dover SRP Finale: Messtival with a Splash/Awards Presentation

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Event, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come join our Summer Reading FINALE--Messtival with a Splash!  We will have fly swat painting, fork painting, water gun painting plus plenty of opportunities to get wet.  Enjoy outside games and a visit from the fire truck!

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Storytime with Guest Speaker Kellie Van Es from Equestrian Zone

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years)
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime and crafts with Kellie Van Es from Equestrian Zone.

Text of Color Our World in pastel colors plus movie camera and bold text "SRP Finale"

Hector SRP Finale: Movie & Popcorn

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Hector Public Library
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family, Movie, Special Event, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

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Photo of Pope County Library Bookmobile

Bookmobile London Community Stop

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30pm
Offsite
Library Branch: Offsite
Program Type: Bookmobile/Outreach
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly stop in London!

Photo of Pope County Library Bookmobile

Bookmobile London Community Stop

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30pm
Offsite
Library Branch: Offsite
Program Type: Bookmobile/Outreach
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly stop in London!

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Kids Books and Battles

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

The adventure continues through the magical 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.

 

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.