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

Movie Time

2:00pm–4:00pm
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: Movie, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us at Atkins Library for Movie Time.

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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: Children's Department
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!

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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.
 

 

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

Storytime-Local Children's Author Kellie Van Es 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: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Local author Kellie Van Es will be here to read her books that all ages will enjoy!  Kellie is a retired schoolteacher who enjoys volunteering at a local non-profit, Equestrian Zone Dardanelle and writes horse-themed books.

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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 "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 will be creating with air dry clay.

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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

Summer Reading Storytime with a Nature Specialist from Lake Dardanelle State Park

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, Author/Speaker, 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 Sasha from Lake Dardanelle State Park as she presents a nature based program!

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

Junk Journaling

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: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

What is junk journaling? It is a type of art journaling that involves creating personalized journals using recycled and found materials. All materials will be provided.

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 "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

Summer Reading Storytime with Ms. Delilah

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 Ms. Delilah as she reads about the adventures of Peg the yellow chick!

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

Christmas in July

All Day
All Ages
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
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.

Christmas in July Arts and Crafts All Day!  Take a break from the heat and come in and make a craft and get started on your Christmas List early--crafts and activities for all ages!  Christmas puzzles and more!  

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

Summer Reading 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 Ms. Beth as she reads about the adventures of colored crayons!

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
This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

Tea Party with Children's Author Carol Dabney

11:00am–12:00pm
Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Dover Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Special Event, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who doesn't love a Tea Party?!?! Come have a Tea Party with us and Children's Author and Illustrator Ms. Carol Dabney.  Ms. Carol will teach us a new song plus share with us one of her children's books.  Dressing up is optional.

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

Special Storytime with Marty Boone, The Magic Balloon Man

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: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Ready for even more Summer Fun?!?! Help us welcome Marty Boone to the library. Marty has been on America's Got Talent, and he is Arkansas' top balloon artist and magician. Every kiddo will get to take home a balloon animal!  
 

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

Tie Dye Time!

4:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come tie dye a pencil bag that could be used as a makeup bag, a charger bag, etc.  So come and join in all the 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 "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
This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group

SRP Finale: Messtival with a Splash/Awards Presentation

9:30am–11:30am
Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Event, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come join our Summer Reading FINALE--Messtival with a Splash!  We will have fly swat painting, fork painting, water gun painting plus plenty of opportunities to get wet.  Enjoy outside games and a visit from the fire truck!

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
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.