Upcoming Events

September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

Library Card Sign-Up Month graphic: September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

This September, the Pope County Library System invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and discover how a library card can open the door to endless possibilities.  In addition to books, use your Pope County Library card to check out items from our Library of Things--from literacy and science kits to big ticket items like a grill, post hole digger, or telescope.  Your library card also connects you to digital resources such as e-books, e-zines, audio books, and in-library computer access, plus free language learning materials through the Pronunciator app.

Featured Events

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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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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!

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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 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.

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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!

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Author Event: Rhona Weaver

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Author/Speaker
Event Details:

Join us to welcome Arkansas Author Rhona Weaver in discussing her new book series FBI Yellowstone Adventures!

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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Family Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years)
Hector Public Library
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years)
Program Type: Family, 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.

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, Bookmobile/Outreach, 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, Bookmobile/Outreach, 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, 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.