Upcoming Events

September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!  Register for a Pope County library card and open the door to Endless Possibilities--check out everything from books and DVDs to items from our Library of Things.  Access our free computers and digital resources such as e-books, e-zines, audio books, and an expansive list of databases.  Sign up today!

Featured Events

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch

Primary tabs

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

Explore E-Sports

1:00pm–2:00pm
Elementary (6-11 years)
Atkins Centennial Library
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Elementary (6-11 years)
Program Type: E-Sports
Event Details:

Come see what e-sports is all about. This is also a good opportunity to practice for the upcoming e-sports league.

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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Crafternoon

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Atkins Centennial Library
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Our All Ages programs are open for everyone.  Attend on your own or bring a friend or family member along.  We'll be glad to see you!

Come join us for Crafternoon, where you can learn new crafting skills or bring your own craft project and chill with us while working on your project.

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

Written Driver's License Test Prep

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology, Life Skills, River Valley Adult Learning Alliance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to earn your driver’s license? We’re here to help!

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

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.

 

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

HC Homegrown and Happy

10:00am–11:00am
Elementary (6-11 years)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Elementary (6-11 years)
Program Type: Homeschool
Event Details:

Our Outreach Department and programming staff work together to provide weekly programs on Tuesdays (K-8) and Thursdays (Teens) for Homeschool families.

Parents with children ages 5 and under are invited to attend Tuesday Storytime in the Children's Department at 10:00 am.

Especially for Elementary Kids, our September theme is HOMEGROWN HEROES.

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 "Tween (9-12 years)" group

HC Tweens

10:00am–11:00am
Tween (9-12 years)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: YA Corner
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Homeschool
Event Details:

Our Outreach Department and programming staff work together to provide weekly programs on Tuesdays (K-8) and Thursdays (Teens) for Homeschool families.

Parents with children ages 5 and under are invited to attend Tuesday Storytime in the Children's Department at 10:00 am.

Make a fun bag tag for the new school year. 

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

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool (0-5 years)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, 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.

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

HC Chess Club

11:30am–12:30pm
Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Homeschool
Event Details:

HC Chess Club is designed for Homeschoolers ages 8--19.  Come test your powers of logic and strategy!

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

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool (0-5 years)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, 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.

Outreach Tilly Community Stop (Book Delivery)

11:00am–11:30am
Bookmobile/Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: 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.

Our Outreach staff makes a monthly delivery to patrons at the grocery store in Tilly. 

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card

Library cards are free and valid for one (1) year. The Library System has no minimum age for a patron to obtain a library card. Anyone can use the resources of the Pope County Library, but only registered patrons may borrow library materials. Cardholders are responsible for all items checked out on their cards, whether the card is used by the owner of the card or anyone else. Patrons are limited to a total of fifteen (15) library items checked out per card, of which 7 may be DVDs.  For more information, see https://static.visionamp.co/rubix/20170525/circulation-policy-0822-2013-60093.pdf.

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

Adult Craft Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults (18+)
Hector Public Library
Library Branch: Hector Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your own craft and enjoy visiting with other crafters.

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 "Elementary (6-11 years)" group

Family Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years)
Hector Public Library
Cancelled
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.

 

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

HC Teen Art

11:00am–12:30pm
Teen (13-19)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Homeschool
Event Details:

Join the Homeschool Teens for a weekly Arts and Crafts class!

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 "Elementary (6-11 years)" group

Lego Playtime

2:00pm–3:00pm
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: 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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Elementary (6-11 years)" group

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.

 

Bookmobile London Community Stop

10:30am–11:30am
Bookmobile/Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: 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 in London!

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

Community-led Noon Book Club

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Community-led daytime Book Club is happy to welcome more readers!  For information, please see Kevin Massey at our Interlibrary Loan desk or ask at Circulation.

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

Community-led Evening Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Evening session of the Community-led Monthly Book Club.  

For more information, please check with Kevin Massey at our Interlibrary Loan desk or ask at Circulation.  

 

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

Puzzle Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
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 "Teen (13-19)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Puzzle Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
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 "Teen (13-19)" group

HC Teen Art

11:00am–12:30pm
Teen (13-19)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: Teen (13-19)
Program Type: Homeschool
Event Details:

Join the Homeschool Teens for a weekly Arts and Crafts class!

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

Bingo for Bragging Rights!

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 "All Ages" group

Bingo for Bragging Rights!

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 "Elementary (6-11 years)" group

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.