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Cat Cafe & a Movie!

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Movie, Special Event
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Come cuddle with the animal shelter's adoptable cats and enjoy the movie Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. Homeward Bound is a 1993 adventure film produced by Walt Disney Pictures. This film is rated G.

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READING IS MAGIC--Book Character Parade

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Department at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Special Event
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READING IS MAGIC! Come dressed as your favorite book character to celebrate and parade around the library! 

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READING IS MAGIC--Princess Storytime with Princess Beauty

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Department at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
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Special Guest Princess Beauty from Happily Ever After Princess Parties will join us for a magical After School storytime.  Wear your finest Princess or Prince costume and join us!

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Bingo

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Public Library
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Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
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We will have prizes and refreshments! 

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Rohwer: Japanese-American Internment in Arkansas

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History
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This presentation covers the start of World War II, as well as the causes and results of Japanese internment during the war.  It focuses on the Rohwer internment camp in Desha County.

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Movie Time with Popcorn

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dover Public Library
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Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
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We are so excited to host our first Movie Time with Popcorn! The movie starts at 4 pm, but get here early to grab your popcorn and your spot.

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READING IS MAGIC--Kids Books and Battles

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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Tweens--join us for a game of D&D! We will be creating our characters and learning the basics of the game.

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Bookmobile London Community Stop

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30pm
Offsite
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile/Outreach
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Join us for our monthly stop in London!

Arkansas Reptiles with Chad Lowe

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Heritage Hall at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History
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Chad Lowe from the Janet Huckabee Nature Center will talk about Arkansas reptiles and bring a few for us to see!

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Savage Worlds (RSVP)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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Join us for Savage Worlds (tabletop role playing game). Registration is required so we can help you pre-setup your character for the game.

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Basic Computer Skills: Windows

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Computer Stations
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology
Registration Required
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Learn basic Microsoft 11 operating skills in our small class setting. 

Basic Computer Skills: Cyber Security

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Computer Stations
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology
Registration Required
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Join us for a class on basic cyber security. 

Express Job Fair

9:00am - 3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology, Special Event
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Express Professional Employment Services will be here to match people with potential employers! 

Basic Computer Skills: Windows

9:00am - 10:30am
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Computer Stations
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Very basic class on Windows. This is a very small class setting, which makes it great for beginners!

Borrow A Librarian

All Day
Adults (18+)
Pope County Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pope County Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Job Skills/Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need help with a basic computer use issue? Want to learn to navigate Libby? Borrow a Librarian! Set up a reservation (offered every second Wednesday of the month). Someone will contact you about setting up a time that works best for you! 

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Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for Memorial Day.

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All Day 7/4 - 7/5
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Branches:
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for Independence Day Weekend.

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Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Offsite
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The Pope County Library System is closed for Labor Day.

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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.

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All Day 11/27 - 11/29
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Branches:
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for Thanksgiving Weekend.

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All Day 12/24 - 12/25
All Branches
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Branches:
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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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.