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

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.

 

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

Adult Game Club

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join in all the fun we have during our Adult Game Club. We play all sorts of card games and don't worry if you don't know how to play one of them, we have great teachers!

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

Librarian Photo Scavenger Hunt

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

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

You are invited to join us for a photo scavenger hunt at the Atkins Library.

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

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

Colorizing Black and White Photography

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:

Tweens will be using watercolors, paint, colored pencils, or markers to add depth and color to black and white photos. We will have photos on hand for them to work on, or they may submit their own. 

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

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!

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 Stem Club

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

STEM activities require problem solving, fine motor skills, and creativity.  Are you up to the challenge?

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

Teen B.A.S.E. Photography Scavenger Hunt

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 participate in an online scavenger hunt using the app Goose Chase.  Prizes will be awarded.

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 "Adults (18+)" group

The Photography of Tim Ernst

5:30pm–6:15pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Genealogy and Arkansas History
Event Details:

Explore the gorgeous vistas of Arkansas with our speakers Leslie and Morgan through the books of Tim Ernst. He highlights some of the most beautiful places in our state through his many photography and hiking books. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Board Games and Popsicles

All Day
All Ages
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come in out of the heat to play some boardgames and have a popsicle or two!  We will have all the classic games to play while beating the heat. Make a plan to drop by for an hour or two or 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.
 

 

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

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 "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.

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

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, week 3 of our Summer Cinema Series: 

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

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

Cell Phone Photography Workshop

10:30am–12:30pm
Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Hate the way you look in pictures? Learn to pose like a pro and use available light props for better pictures anywhere, anytime, with your cell phone, during this Color Our World Photography Workshop!

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!

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.
 

 

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.

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

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.

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 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.