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Movie Time with Popcorn

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us to watch Monsters INC. The movie is rated PG

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Homeschool Connection Back2School Bash

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family, Homeschool
Event Details:

Homeschool Families--come take your yearly

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Basic Computer Skills: Windows

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Stations at Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Computer Stations
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn the basics of how to operate a Windows computer. This will take place in a small group setting.

Children at storytime

Storytime with Special Guest, the Blue Crayon

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years)
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a visit from the Blue Crayon and a reading of Drew Daywalt's The Day the Crayons Quit!

Children at storytime

Storytime and Special Guest (The Blue Crayon)

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years)
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

A special guest will be visiting us for story time. Join us in welcoming "The Blue Crayon" from the popular children's books by Drew Daywalt. We are encouraging everyone to come wearing blue.

Grade school children listening to adult read a book

Family Storytime featuring special guest Blue Crayon

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hector Public Library
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years)
Program Type: Family, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Come meet Blue Crayon and hear a story about him and his crayon friends!

Children at storytime

Preschool Storytime with Blue Crayon!

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Department at Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

This week, storytime will be visited by a special guest: Drew Daywalt's "Blue Crayon" will be joining us! 

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Guest Speaker: Dr. Bob Crossman

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Author/Speaker
Event Details:

Join us in welcoming Dr. Bob Crossman who will speak about the history of Atkins. Dr. Crossman will have signed copies of his books.

Grade school children listening to adult read a book

Star Readers Book Club

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Heritage Hall at Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Elementary (6-11 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Book Club, Storytime
Event Details:

This program invites beginning readers (K-2nd grade) to read with the stars! Each month, we will watch a reading by a famous author or actor, and we will discuss it. We will explore literary elements like plot, theme, characters, and setting.

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Reel and Read: Mystery--Featuring Eli Cranor

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Book Club, Genealogy and Arkansas History
Event Details:

Pick a book or movie based on the genre of the month to watch or read. At that month's meeting, we will discuss your favorites, the things you hated, and themes or tropes you noticed about the genre.  

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HC Tweens

10:00am–11:00am
Tween (9-12 years)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: YA Corner
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Homeschool
Event Details:

Our Outreach Department and programming staff work together to provide weekly programs on Tuesdays (K-8) and Thursdays (Teens) for Homeschool families.

Parents with children ages 5 and under are invited to attend Tuesday Storytime in the Children's Department at 10:00 am.

Make a fun bag tag for the new school year. 

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.
 

 

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool (0-5 years)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storytime

Join the fun as we build literacy, motor skills, and community through rhymes, songs, books, and hands-on activities for children and their parents.

HC Chess Club

11:30am–12:30pm
Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Homeschool
Event Details:

HC Chess Club is designed for Homeschoolers ages 8--19.  Come test your powers of logic and strategy!

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.

 

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool (0-5 years)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storytime

Join the fun as we build literacy, motor skills, and community through rhymes, songs, books, and hands-on activities for children and their parents.

Community-led 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 Community-led 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-led 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 Community-led Monthly Book Club.  

For more information, please check with Kevin Massey at our Interlibrary Loan desk or ask at Circulation.  

 

PCLS Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm–5:00pm
Pope County Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Admin/Outreach Meeting Room

Community-led 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 Community-led 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-led 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 Community-led Monthly Book Club.  

For more information, please check with Kevin Massey at our Interlibrary Loan desk or ask at Circulation.  

 

CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Bookmobile/Outreach, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for Veteran's Day.

PCLS Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm–5:00pm
Pope County Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Admin/Outreach Meeting Room

CLOSED

All Day 11/27–11/29
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Bookmobile/Outreach, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for Thanksgiving Weekend.

Community-led 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 Community-led 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-led 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 Community-led Monthly Book Club.  

For more information, please check with Kevin Massey at our Interlibrary Loan desk or ask at Circulation.  

 

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, Bookmobile/Outreach, 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, Bookmobile/Outreach, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for New Year's Day.