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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
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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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Open for Pickle Fest on Saturday!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Atkins Centennial Library
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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
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Come visit us during Pickle Fest. Here's our Saturday schedule.  Most activities will be held on the front lawn, but you are welcome to come into the library (especially for the puppet show!). 

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Bookmobile-Pickle Fest

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Offsite
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: 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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Popcorn and Picture Shows!

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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: Movie
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Join us for May's Popcorn and Picture Shows as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by enjoying a family movie that is all about embracing (and coping with) how you feel! 

Resiliency For All-A Life Skills Lecture

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Health and Wellness
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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.

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SRP Reading Log pickup begins

All Day 5/30
Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
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Summer Reading Program logs are available beginning today!  Pick yours up and start coloring your summer reading adventure with us.  (Reading logs must be turned in by Friday, July 25.)

Author Tasia C. Taylor

Children's Author Tasia C. Taylor Visits

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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)
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Special Event
Event Details:

Come meet local author, Tasia C. Taylor, who will be here to read her newest book Ice Cream Disaster and share an activity. Afterwards, make your very own Ice Cream Sundae! 

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E-Sports League

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Atkins Centennial Library
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: E-Sports, Games

From Super Mario to Super Smash Brothers, our E-Sports programs offer gamers a chance to compete in a safe space.

Disclaimer(s)

E-Sports

Please be advised of the following expectations and responsibilities for participants and their parents or guardians:

  • Supervision Requirement: A parent or guardian must be present for any child under the age of 11 while they are on the premises.
  • Misconduct Policy: In the event of any misconduct, we reserve the right to contact the child’s parent or guardian for resolution.
  • Liability for Damages: Parents or guardians will be held financially responsible for any damage to games or equipment resulting from repeated horseplay.

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.

 

Bookmobile Southlawn Apartments Community Stop

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile/Outreach
Event Details:

Our Community Stops offer remote patrons an opportunity to engage with library services in their own communities.  Sign up for a library card, check out a book, or let us help you connect with the LIBBY app or other resources, like our Homebound Services.

Join us for our monthly stop at Southlawn Apartments!

E-Sports League

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Atkins Centennial Library
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: E-Sports, Games

From Super Mario to Super Smash Brothers, our E-Sports programs offer gamers a chance to compete in a safe space.

Disclaimer(s)

E-Sports

Please be advised of the following expectations and responsibilities for participants and their parents or guardians:

  • Supervision Requirement: A parent or guardian must be present for any child under the age of 11 while they are on the premises.
  • Misconduct Policy: In the event of any misconduct, we reserve the right to contact the child’s parent or guardian for resolution.
  • Liability for Damages: Parents or guardians will be held financially responsible for any damage to games or equipment resulting from repeated horseplay.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.