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Arkansas Game and Fish logo and photo of people in a boat

Boater Education-Arkansas Game and Fish

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Heritage Hall at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Special Event
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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.

Read to Succeed

PBS Read to Succeed

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00pm
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: Family, Special Event, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
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Join us for this free reading event, which is open to the public and will include a meal and story time featuring the book “Potato Pants,” followed by a discussion and activity.

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Librarian Photo Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Program
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You are invited to join us for a photo scavenger hunt at the Atkins Library.

Colorful image of 3 children reading books

Special Storytime with Marty Boone, The Magic Balloon Man

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dover Public Library
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Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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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!  
 

Messtival with a splash and paint colors

SRP Finale: Messtival with a Splash/Awards Presentation

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
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), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Event, Summer Reading Program
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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!

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Lego Playtime

2:00pm–3:00pm
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: Arts and Crafts, 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!

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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.

 

Teen/Tween Origami

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
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Come try your hand at origami, the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures.

 

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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.
 

 

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.

Teen/Tween Origami

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Come try your hand at origami, the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures.

 

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.
 

 

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.