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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.

 

This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group

Mixed Media Starry Night Puzzle

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tween (9-12 years)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: YA Corner
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)
Event Details:

Mixed Media Art for Tweens. Using Starry Night as a platform, tweens will be able to experience difference mediums of paints. 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

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! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Crafternoon

4:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Atkins Centennial Library
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Do you have a craft you want to learn or have a craft you are working on? Join us for Crafternoon at the Atkins Library.

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.

 

This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group

Tween Lego Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween (9-12 years)
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)

Playing with LEGOs builds problem solving and fine motor skills as well as creativity, concentration, and perseverance.  LEGO play can also reduce anxiety and stress--plus it just plain fun!

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.
 

 

This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

Teen B.A.S.E. Styrofoam Block Printing

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen (13-19)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: YA Corner
Age Group: Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

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

Teens will learn how to use styrofoam blocks for stamp printing.

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.

 

This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Beginner Knitting III: YO, Decreases, and Pattern Reading

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Genealogy and Arkansas History
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the final knitting class of the year, we will learn how to YO and decrease as well as basic pattern reading for knitting.

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Email Subscription

By providing my email address, I agree to joining the Pope County Library System email list (currently maintained through Constant Contact).  Emails sent through the Constant Contact platform contain an unsubscribe option for those who wish to opt out.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Lunchtime Yoga with Ego Free Yoga

12:00pm–12:45pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for lunchtime yoga with Sarah Gumm of Ego Free Yoga. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

BINGO!

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Hector Public Library
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

Share community and challenge your memory and concentration skills with Bingo at the library!

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.

 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Freida Friday Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults (18+)
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for our Freida McFadden Book Club as we discuss her book One by One We will have fun diving into the book and sharing opinions, plus snacks will be provided.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Boardgames

3:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Atkins Centennial Library
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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

Do you enjoy board  games? Join us on Fridays at 3pm for a fun time. We play anything from checkers to tabletop role playing 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.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Cinema Series

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Lobby (RSVL)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a family friendly movie and popcorn as we kick off our Summer Cinema Series with a Color Our World theme: 

Harold and the Purple Crayon

This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Boater Education-Arkansas Game and Fish

9:00am–3:00pm
Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

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.

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.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Guest Speaker: Atkins Fire Department and Jr Obstacle Course

1:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Atkins Centennial Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come meet a hero firefighter and see if you have what it takes! Bring your running shoes and try your best through our  junior firefighting obstacle course! This is for all ages, even those that are young at heart.

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 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.

 

This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Painting with Bob Ross (RSVP)

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

Join us at the Atkins Library as we paint along with Bob Ross videos.

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.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tabling at Hectorfest!

2:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Genealogy and Arkansas History
Event Details:

Come on out to Hector Fest! On top of all the food trucks, crafts, and festivities, the Hector Library will be open and the Genealogy Department will be doing oral history interviews as part of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Hector Fest

2:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages
Hector Public Library
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family, Movie
Event Details:

Take a break from the heat during Hector Fest.

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.

 

This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group

Color Our World: Kids!

10:00am–11:00am
Children (6-11 years)
Pope County Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help us "Color Our World" with themed activities for kids aged 6-11! This week we are focused on fiber art and will be Tie Dyeing pencil pouches. Register to save your spot!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Note

As long as seats are still available, registration will remain open until this event begins.

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.

 

This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group

Storytime-Jim Davis, Chief of the Chickamauga Cherokee Tribe Visits

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Culture and traditions help us to Color Our World!  Jim Davis, Chief of the Chickamauga Cherokee, will be here to teach us about the Chickamauga Cherokee's heritage and traditions.

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.

 

This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group

Story and Craft Time

1:00pm–2:00pm
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Atkins Centennial Library
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading Program

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)

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 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.
 

 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

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.

This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group
This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group

Lego Playtime

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Hector Public Library
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Games

Playing with LEGOs builds problem solving and fine motor skills as well as creativity, concentration, and perseverance.  LEGO play can also reduce anxiety and stress--plus it just plain fun!

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.

 

This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group

Color Our World: Kids!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children (6-11 years)
Pope County Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help us "Color Our World" with themed activities for kids aged 6-11! This week we are focused on fiber art. Register to save your spot!

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.
 

 

This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group
This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group

Storytime with Ms. Beth

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Hector Public Library
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

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

Join us as Ms. Beth reads about dragons! Stay to color and make your own personal dragon!

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.