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Cat Cafe & a Movie!

Monday, April 28, 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: Movie, Special Event
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Come cuddle with the animal shelter's adoptable cats and enjoy the movie Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. Homeward Bound is a 1993 adventure film produced by Walt Disney Pictures. This film is rated G.

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READING IS MAGIC--Book Character Parade

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Department at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Special Event
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READING IS MAGIC! Come dressed as your favorite book character to celebrate and parade around the library! 

Party Invitation

READING IS MAGIC--Princess Storytime with Princess Beauty

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Department at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Special Guest Princess Beauty from Happily Ever After Princess Parties will join us for a magical After School storytime.  Wear your finest Princess or Prince costume and join us!

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Bingo

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Public Library
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Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

We will have prizes and refreshments! 

Amy Milliken

Rohwer: Japanese-American Internment in Arkansas

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History
Event Details:

This presentation covers the start of World War II, as well as the causes and results of Japanese internment during the war.  It focuses on the Rohwer internment camp in Desha County.

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Movie Time with Popcorn

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dover Public Library
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Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
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We are so excited to host our first Movie Time with Popcorn! The movie starts at 4 pm, but get here early to grab your popcorn and your spot.

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READING IS MAGIC--Kids Books and Battles

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
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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.

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Bookmobile London Community Stop

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30pm
Offsite
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile/Outreach
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Join us for our monthly stop in London!

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!

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Savage Worlds (RSVP)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Savage Worlds (tabletop role playing game). Registration is required so we can help you pre-setup your character for the game.

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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.

Local Author T.L. Simpson Will be Here!

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: Author/Speaker, Special Event
Event Details:

T.L. Simpson is an award-winning journalist living in Pope County, Arkansas. His fiction draws from his experiences growing up in the Ozarks and covering both sports and crime for the local newspaper.

Basic Computer Skills: Cyber Security

9:00am - 10:30am
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Computer Stations
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Small Class setting for optimal learning experience!

Quilters Meetup

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

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

This is not a class, but an adults only meet up of quilters and sewists of all skill levels. You are welcome to bring your own machine. 

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:

Join us for an afternoon of fun and games!

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! 

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.

Quilters Meetup

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

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

This is not a class, but an adults only meet up of quilters and sewists of all skill levels. You are welcome to bring your own machine. 

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:

Join us for an afternoon of fun and games!

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! 

Resiliency For All-A Life Skills Lecture

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

During these difficult times, we could all use a little more resiliency. Have you ever wondered how to get more? Have you ever wondered whether you have resiliency? Join us as we discuss these questions and more.

T.L. Simpson Author Talk - Cope Field

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History, Special Event
Event Details:

Celebrated local author T.L. Simpson will join us in the River Valley Arts Center at pARTy in the Park for a reading from his new novel, Cope Field, which is receiving strong reviews:

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

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.

 

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.