This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 14 2025 Sat Guest Speaker: Atkins Fire Department and Jr Obstacle Course 1:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Atkins Centennial Library Cancelled This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 14 2025 Sat Cancelled Guest Speaker: Atkins Fire Department and Jr Obstacle Course 1:00pm–3:00pm Atkins Centennial Library 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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group Jun 16 2025 Mon 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 This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Storytime-Jim Davis, Chief of the Chickamauga Cherokee Tribe Visits 10:00am–11:00am 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 "Teen (13-19)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jun 19 2025 Thu Pope County Genealogy Group: In Search of the Blue and the Grey - Looking for Civil War Ancestors 5:30pm–6:45pm Teen (13-19), Adults (18+) Pope County Library This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jun 19 2025 Thu Pope County Genealogy Group: In Search of the Blue and the Grey - Looking for Civil War Ancestors 5:30pm–6:45pm Pope County Library Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Genealogy Department Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+) Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History Event Details: Join the Pope County Genealogy Group in welcoming Russell Baker from the Arkansas Genealogical Society. He will be giving His talk The Blue and the Grey: Researching Your Civil War Ancestors.
This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Children's Creative Writing with Children's Author Dawson Stolzer 3:30pm–5:00pm Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years) Dover Public Library This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Children's Creative Writing with Children's Author Dawson Stolzer 3:30pm–5:00pm Dover Public Library Library Branch: Dover Public Library Age Group: Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years) Program Type: Author/Speaker, Summer Reading Program Event Details: We are so excited for the opportunity to hear the story written by Children's Author Dawson Stolzer who published his first book at the age of 11, The Curious Cat Cheerio. 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 This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group Jul 1 2025 Tue 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 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 Jul 1 2025 Tue Summer Reading Storytime with a Nature Specialist from Lake Dardanelle State Park 10:00am–11:00am 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.
Sep 1 2025 Mon CLOSED All Day All Branches Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing CLOSED All Day 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.
Nov 11 2025 Tue CLOSED All Day All Branches Closing Nov 11 2025 Tue Closing CLOSED All Day 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.
Jan 1 2026 Thu CLOSED All Day All Branches Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing CLOSED All Day 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.