Pope County Library

8:30am-5:30pm

Pope County Library
116 East 3rd St
Russellville, AR 72801
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5:30pm

Sat: 9:00am-1:00pm

Atkins Centennial Library

8:30am-5:30pm

Atkins Centennial Library
216 NE 1st St
Atkins, AR 72823
United States

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Open second Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm.

Sun: Closed

Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5:30pm

Sat: Closed

Dover Public Library

8:30am-5:30pm

Dover Public Library
80 Library Rd
Dover, AR 72837
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5:30pm

Sat: Closed

Hector Public Library

1:00pm-5:00pm

Hector Public Library
11600 SR27
Hector, AR 72843
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-1:00pm

Wed-Fri: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Sat: Closed

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Read to Succeed

PBS Read to Succeed

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00pm

Children's Department at Pope County Library

Open

Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Family, Special Event, Storytime, Summer Reading Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

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.

Author Dawson Stolzer

Children's Creative Writing with Children's Author Dawson Stolzer

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 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:

Come hear children's author Dawson Stolzer read his book The Curious Cat Cheerio, which he wrote and published at the age of 11. He will share ideas to help the kids to write their own short story.

Party Invitation

Librarian Photo Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Atkins Centennial Library

Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library

Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)

Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Program

Event Details:

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

Craft: Boba Tea Rings

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Atkins Centennial Library

Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library

Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+)

Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading Program

Event Details:

Come learn how to make Boba Tea Key Rings with us at the Atkins Library.

Sasha Bowles - Lake Dardanelle Interpreter pictured dressed in uniform in front of a lake

Lake Dardanelle State Park Interpreter - Sasha Bowles

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Genealogy Department at Pope County Library

Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Genealogy Department

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Author/Speaker, Special Event

Event Details:

The diverse habitats around Lake Dardanelle create many opportunities for discovery and exploration. Join park interpreter, Sasha to find out what is in her wild bag! We’ll play a little game to let you touch and feel your way around.&

Party Invitation

Special Storytime with Marty Boone, The Magic Balloon Man

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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:

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

Dover SRP Finale: Messtival with a Splash/Awards Presentation

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am

Dover Public Library

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

Event Details:

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!

Photo of Pope County Library Bookmobile

Bookmobile London Community Stop

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30pm

Offsite

Library Branch: Offsite

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Bookmobile/Outreach

Event Details:

Join us for our monthly stop in London!

Photo of Pope County Library Bookmobile

Bookmobile London Community Stop

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30pm

Offsite

Library Branch: Offsite

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Bookmobile/Outreach

Event Details:

Join us for our monthly stop in London!

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Time	Sun (3/16)	Mon (3/17)	Tue (3/18)	Wed (3/19)	Thu (3/20)	Fri (3/21)	Sat (3/22)
10 am			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 Family Storytime 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hector Public Library Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 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. 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 "Children (6-11 years)" group This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group Homeschool Tuesday 10:00am–4:00pm Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19) Pope County Library This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Pope County Library Age Group: Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19) Program Type: Homeschool Homeschool Tuesdays feature programs for children through teens. Some programs take place inside the library, and others occur next door in Heritage Hall. Please check the schedule image for details. (Preschoolers are invited to attend Storytime in the Children's Department). 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.
11 am
12 pm		This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group E-Sports League 12:00pm–2:00pm Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19) Atkins Centennial Library This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library Age Group: Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19) Program Type: E-Sports From Super Mario to Super Smash Brothers, our E-Sports programs offer gamers a chance to compete in a safe space. 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.
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group LEGO Playtime 2:00pm–4:00pm Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19) Hector Public Library This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hector Public Library Age Group: Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19) Program Type: STEM Event Details: New Program! Join us 1st and 3rd Mondays for Free play with Legos! 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.
3 pm
4 pm					This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group Tween Robotics Club 4:00pm–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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dover Public Library Age Group: Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years) WE HAVE ROBOTS! Build robots or use coding to direct Ozobots or Ollies at our monthly robotics sessions. 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group Tween Library League 5:30pm–6:30pm Tween (9-12 years) Pope County Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Tween (9-12 years) Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to your library's Tween Club! Offerings include everything from robotics and coding to arts and crafts. Join other tweens as we create our own pet portraits! This program requires registration so that we can make sure we have a picture of your pet or an animal you prefer. 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.