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

Cat with open book

Cat Cafe & a Movie!

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Atkins Centennial Library

Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library

Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)

Program Type: Movie, Special Event

Event Details:

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.

Party Invitation

READING IS MAGIC--Book Character Parade

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department at Pope County Library

Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

READING IS MAGIC! Come dressed as your favorite book character to celebrate and parade around the library!

Party Invitation

READING IS MAGIC--Princess Storytime with Princess Beauty

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department at Pope County Library

Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)

Program Type: Special Event, Storytime

Event Details:

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!

Letters spelling Bingo

Bingo

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dover Public Library

Library Branch: Dover Public Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

We will have prizes and refreshments!

Amy Milliken

Rohwer: Japanese-American Internment in Arkansas

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Genealogy Department at Pope County Library

Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Genealogy Department

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History

Event Details:

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.

The word movie in neon

Movie Time with Popcorn

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dover Public Library

Library Branch: Dover Public Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

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.

role playing dice

READING IS MAGIC--Kids Books and Battles

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Genealogy Department at Pope County Library

Open

Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Genealogy Department

Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Tweens--join us for a game of D&D! We will be creating our characters and learning the basics of the game.

Photo of Pope County Library Bookmobile

Bookmobile London Community Stop

Tuesday, May 6, 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!

Arkansas Reptiles with Chad Lowe

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Heritage Hall at Pope County Library

Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Heritage Hall

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History

Event Details:

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

Open

Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for Savage Worlds (tabletop role playing game). Registration is required so we can help you pre-setup your character for the game.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (4/13)	Mon (4/14)	Tue (4/15)	Wed (4/16)	Thu (4/17)	Fri (4/18)	Sat (4/19)
All Day						Closing CLOSED All Day 4/18 - 4/19 All Branches Branches: Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Offsite Description: The Pope County Library System is closed for Good Friday weekend.
10 am		This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Storytime/Easter Egg Hunt 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dover Public Library Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years) Program Type: Storytime 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. This special Storytime will include an Easter Egg Hunt and a visit from some bunnies! 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. 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
1 pm		This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Storytime 1:00pm - 2:00pm Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years) Atkins Centennial Library This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years) Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storytime 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. Ms. Lynda enjoys sharing stories and crafts with the kids at our weekly Monday storytime. 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Craft Time - Decorating Easter Eggs 2:00pm - 3:00pm Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years) Atkins Centennial Library This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years) Program Type: Arts and Crafts Event Details: Come decorate Easter eggs with us during Craft 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.
3 pm
4 pm					This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Little Sprouts After School Storytime 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children (6-11 years) Pope County Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Heritage Hall Age Group: Children (6-11 years) Program Type: STEM, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: NOTICE: Registration is closed, but there are still spots available! Walk-ins welcome! Join us for a special storytime all about plants! We will read stories, sing songs, and plant seeds to take home. 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.