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SRP Registration--HECTOR

05/01/2025 @ 8:30am to 07/11/2025 @ 5:30pm
SRP Registration Landing--HEC at Hector Public Library
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Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Room: SRP Registration Landing--HEC
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
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SRP Registration--RUSSELLVILLE

05/01/2025 @ 8:30am to 07/11/2025 @ 5:30pm
SRP Registration Landing--RSVL at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: SRP Registration Landing--RSVL
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
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SRP Registration--ATKINS

05/01/2025 @ 8:30am to 07/11/2025 @ 5:30pm
SRP Registration Landing--ATK at Atkins Centennial Library
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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Room: SRP Registration Landing--ATK
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
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SRP Registration--DOVER

05/01/2025 @ 8:30am to 07/11/2025 @ 5:30pm
SRP Registration Landing--DOV at Dover Public Library
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Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Room: SRP Registration Landing--DOV
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required

Arkansas Reptiles with Chad Lowe

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Heritage Hall at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History
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Chad Lowe from the Janet Huckabee Nature Center will talk about Arkansas reptiles and bring a few for us to see!

Scissors, pencils, paint brushes and other craft items.

Craft Time - Homemade Mother's Day Cards

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Atkins Library and bring your creativity! We will be making 3D Mother's Day cards to celebrate the mothers who dry our tears, give sound advice, and tuck us in at night.

Scott Lee, Arkansas Genealogical Society

Pope County Genealogy Group: AI and Genealogy with Scott Lee

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History
Event Details:

Scott Lee from the Arkansas Genealogical Society will join the Pope County Genealogy Group to speak about AI and it's uses in the field of Genealogy.

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Open for Pickle Fest on Friday!

All Day 5/16
Atkins Centennial Library
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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Event
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Come visit us during Pickle Fest! We are open all day and will have arts and crafts available.  

Be sure to come back for all of the fun activities we have planned for Saturday!

 

 

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Bookmobile-Pickle Fest

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Offsite
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Bookmobile/Outreach, Family, Games, Genealogy and Arkansas History, Special Event
Event Details:

Come see the Pope County Library Bookmobile and the Genealogy Department at Picklefest! The Bookmobile will have games and crafts, and the Genealogy Department will do oral history interviews as part the 250th anniversary of the United States.

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Teen B.A.S.E.

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen (13-19)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: YA Corner
Age Group: Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Movie
Event Details:

We will be celebrating the upcoming end of the school year and the return of Summer Break with a special "Relaxation Station". Join other teens for a movie, snacks, and a fun craft.

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.

 

Pope County Genealogy Group: AI and Genealogy with Scott Lee

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History
Event Details:

Scott Lee from the Arkansas Genealogical Society will join the Pope County Genealogy Group to speak about AI and it's uses in the field of Genealogy.

Teen B.A.S.E.

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen (13-19)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: YA Corner
Age Group: Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Just for Teens, our programs hit all the bases from crafts to robotics, games, and life skills.  Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meets quartely in the YA corner of the Pope County Library in Russellville.  TAB members offer ideas for improvements to teen services.

Join us in the YA Corner for our monthly Game Night! This month will be Trivia Night with bad prizes! Pizza will be provided. 

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.

 

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

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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.

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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.

Teen Advisory Board-Quarterly meeting!

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen (13-19)
Pope County Library
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.

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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.

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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.

Teen Advisory Board-Quarterly meeting!

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen (13-19)
Pope County Library
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
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.

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05/01/2026 @ 4:30pm - 05/30/2026 @ 5:30pm
Teen (13-19)
Pope County Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Age Group: Teen (13-19)
Program Type: E-Sports
Registration Required
Event Details:

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TEST

06/01/2026 @ 4:30pm - 06/30/2026 @ 5:30pm
Teen (13-19)
Pope County Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Age Group: Teen (13-19)
Program Type: E-Sports
Registration Required
Event Details:

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TEST

07/01/2026 @ 4:30pm - 07/30/2026 @ 5:30pm
Teen (13-19)
Pope County Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Age Group: Teen (13-19)
Program Type: E-Sports
Registration Required
Event Details:

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