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Craft Time: Paper Planes Make & Race

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 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, Summer Reading Program
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Let your imagination soar as you learn how to make paper airplanes and race them against your friends' paper airplanes.

Arkansas Game and Fish logo and photo of people in a boat

Boater Education-Arkansas Game and Fish

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Heritage Hall at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Special Event
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Arkansas Game and Fish will host a Boater Education class from 9am until 3pm.  The traditional boating education class is a 6-hour instructor led classroom course with hands-on demonstrations.

Read to Succeed

PBS Read to Succeed

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00pm
Children's Department at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family, Special Event, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
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Join us for this free reading event, which is open to the public and will include a meal and story time featuring the book “Potato Pants,” followed by a discussion and activity.

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Librarian Photo Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Program
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You are invited to join us for a photo scavenger hunt at the Atkins Library.

Colorful image of 3 children reading books

Special Storytime with Marty Boone, The Magic Balloon Man

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dover Public Library
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Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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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!  
 

Messtival with a splash and paint colors

SRP Finale: Messtival with a Splash/Awards Presentation

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Dover Public Library
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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
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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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Tutoring for Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Tests

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology
Event Details:

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

Stop by for individual tutoring to prepare for certification testing for CDL, Heavy equipment or Forklift operator, and more.

Tutoring for Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Tests

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology
Event Details:

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

Stop by for individual tutoring to prepare for certification testing for CDL, Heavy equipment or Forklift operator, and more.

Whodunit Mystery for Adults!

3:00pm–5:15pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Lobby (RSVL)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Clue Inspired Murder Mystery for Adults! This is a come and go event, which means you can drop in and participate between 3pm and 5:15pm! 

Community Quilters Meetup

9:00am–12:00pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

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

Join other adult quilters in this come and go sewical meet up. 

Tutoring for Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Tests

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology
Event Details:

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

Stop by for individual tutoring to prepare for certification testing for CDL, Heavy equipment or Forklift operator, and more.

Adult Game Club

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join in all the fun we have during our Adult Game Club. We play all sorts of card games and don't worry if you don't know how to play one of them, we have great teachers!

Librarian Photo Scavenger Hunt

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Atkins Centennial Library
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

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

You are invited to join us for a photo scavenger hunt at the Atkins Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography

As the Pope County Library System (PCLS) is a public space, we do take and sometimes publish photographic images and videos of patrons taking part in library programs.  Photographs of adults may be published online, on social media, and/or in print.  For your child's safety, any image that contains a child's face may be used in print advertising only.  

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.

 

Puzzle Club

2:00pm–5:00pm
Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Hector Public Library
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Program Type: 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.

 

Adult Craft Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults (18+)
Dover Public Library
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! 

The Photography of Tim Ernst

5:30pm–6:15pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Genealogy and Arkansas History
Event Details:

Explore the gorgeous vistas of Arkansas with our speakers Leslie and Morgan through the books of Tim Ernst. He highlights some of the most beautiful places in our state through his many photography and hiking books. 

Cell Phone Photography Workshop

10:30am–12:30pm
Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Hate the way you look in pictures? Learn to pose like a pro and use available light props for better pictures anywhere, anytime, with your cell phone, during this Color Our World Photography Workshop!

Tutoring for Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Tests

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology
Event Details:

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

Stop by for individual tutoring to prepare for certification testing for CDL, Heavy equipment or Forklift operator, and more.

Community Noon Book Club

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The monthly daytime Book Club is happy to welcome more readers!  For information, please see Kevin Massey at our Interlibrary Loan desk or ask at Circulation.

Community Evening Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Evening session of the Monthly Book Club.  For more information, please check with Kevin Massey at our Interlibrary Loan desk or ask at Circulation.  

 

Tutoring for Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Tests

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology
Event Details:

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

Stop by for individual tutoring to prepare for certification testing for CDL, Heavy equipment or Forklift operator, and more.

Adult Game Club

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join in all the fun we have during our Adult Game Club. We play all sorts of card games and don't worry if you don't know how to play one of them, we have great teachers!

Craft Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults (18+)
Hector Public Library
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.

 

Adult Craft Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults (18+)
Dover Public Library
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! 

Tutoring for Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Tests

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology
Event Details:

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

Stop by for individual tutoring to prepare for certification testing for CDL, Heavy equipment or Forklift operator, and more.

Tutoring for Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Tests

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology
Event Details:

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

Stop by for individual tutoring to prepare for certification testing for CDL, Heavy equipment or Forklift operator, and more.

Tutoring for Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Tests

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology
Event Details:

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

Stop by for individual tutoring to prepare for certification testing for CDL, Heavy equipment or Forklift operator, and more.

Adult Game Club

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join in all the fun we have during our Adult Game Club. We play all sorts of card games and don't worry if you don't know how to play one of them, we have great teachers!

Puzzle Club

2:00pm–5:00pm
Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Hector Public Library
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Program Type: 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.

 

Adult Craft Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults (18+)
Dover Public Library
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!