Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Sasha Bowles - Lake Dardanelle Interpreter pictured dressed in uniform in front of a lake

Lake Dardanelle State Park Interpreter - Sasha Bowles

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
View Details
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History, Special Event
Event Details:

The diverse habitats around Lake Dardanelle create many opportunities for discovery and exploration.  Join park interpreter, Sasha to find out what is in her wild bag!  We’ll play a little game to let you touch and feel your way around.&

Children's author Tasia Taylor

Author Visit: Tasia Taylor

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Department at Pope County Library
Register Now
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Special Event, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special visit from a local author, Tasia Taylor! She will read her new book, Ice Cream Disaster, and lead us in some fun ice cream themed activities. 

Party Invitation

Special Guest Speaker from the Atkins Police Department

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
View Details
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Author/Speaker
Event Details:

Join us in welcoming our guest speaker, Officer Steve, from the Atkins Police Department. Hang out with us after the presentation to solve a mystery.

Party Invitation

Contra Band Performance

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Heritage Hall at Pope County Library
View Details
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to listen to a local folk music band, Contra Band! 

 

photo of author Carol Dabney

Tea Party with Children's Author Carol Dabney

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dover Public Library
Register Now
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Special Event, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Tea Party with Children's Author and Illustrator Ms. Carol Dabney.  Ms. Carol will teach us a new song plus share with us one of her children's books.  Dressing up is optional.  Tea and cookies will be provided.

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
View Details
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

Special Storytime with Marty Boone, The Magic Balloon Man

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dover Public Library
View Details
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19), Adults (18+), All Ages
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Ready for even more Summer Fun? Help us welcome Marty Boone to the library. 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
View Details
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (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
View Details
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: 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 pizza.

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
View Details
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!

Filters
Age Group
Library Branch

Around the World learning about Artists

06/30/2025 @ 12:00am–07/03/2025 @ 5:30pm
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

This is a drop-in program.  Stop by any time within the specified hours to participate.

Explore the world as we take a journey to a different country and learn about a famous artist every week. Then you will complete a craft, puzzle, scavenger hunt or other activity to earn a stamp in your passport.

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.
 

 

Junk Journaling

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

What is junk journaling? It is a type of art journaling that involves creating personalized journals using recycled and found materials. All materials 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.

 

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.

Around the World learning about Artists

8:30am–5:30pm
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

This is a drop-in program.  Stop by any time within the specified hours to participate.

Explore the world as we take a journey to a different country and learn about a famous artist every week. Then you will complete a craft, puzzle, scavenger hunt or other activity to earn a stamp in your passport.

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.
 

 

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.
 

 

Tea Party with Children's Author Carol Dabney

11:00am–12:00pm
Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Dover Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Special Event, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Tea Party with Children's Author and Illustrator Ms. Carol Dabney.  Ms. Carol will teach us a new song plus share with us one of her children's books.  Dressing up is optional.  Tea and cookies will be provided.

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.
 

 

Special Storytime with Marty Boone, The Magic Balloon Man

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19), Adults (18+), All Ages
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19), Adults (18+), All Ages
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Ready for even more Summer Fun? Help us welcome Marty Boone to the library. 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!

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.

 

Dover SRP Finale: Messtival with a Splash/Awards Presentation

9:30am–11:30am
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (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!

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.

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.
 

 

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.
 

 

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.

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.
 

 

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.