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SRP Registration--HECTOR

05/01/2025 @ 8:30am to 07/11/2025 @ 5:30pm

SRP Registration Landing--HEC at Hector Public Library

Open

Library Branch: Hector Public Library

Room: SRP Registration Landing--HEC

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Reading Program

Registration Required

SRP Registration--RUSSELLVILLE

05/01/2025 @ 8:30am to 07/11/2025 @ 5:30pm

SRP Registration Landing--RSVL at Pope County Library

Open

Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: SRP Registration Landing--RSVL

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Reading Program

Registration Required

SRP Registration--ATKINS

05/01/2025 @ 8:30am to 07/11/2025 @ 5:30pm

SRP Registration Landing--ATK at Atkins Centennial Library

Open

Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library

Room: SRP Registration Landing--ATK

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Reading Program

Registration Required

SRP Registration--DOVER

05/01/2025 @ 8:30am to 07/11/2025 @ 5:30pm

SRP Registration Landing--DOV at Dover Public Library

Open

Library Branch: Dover Public Library

Room: SRP Registration Landing--DOV

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Reading Program

Registration Required

Money Matters - Financial Literacy by Chambers Bank

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Atkins Centennial Library

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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Job Skills/Technology, Special Event

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JoAnna McGuire from Chambers Bank will discuss different types of budgets for different needs. She will walk attendees through creating their own budget and saving for an emergency fund.

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!

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

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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.

Scissors, pencils, paint brushes and other craft items.

Craft Time - Homemade Mother's Day Cards

Saturday, May 10, 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: Arts and Crafts

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Stop by the Atkins Library and bring your creativity! We will be making 3D Mother's Day cards to celebrate the mothers who dry our tears, give sound advice, and tuck us in at night.

Scott Lee, Arkansas Genealogical Society

Pope County Genealogy Group: AI and Genealogy with Scott Lee

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Genealogy Department at Pope County Library

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Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Genealogy Department

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

Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History

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Scott Lee from the Arkansas Genealogical Society will join the Pope County Genealogy Group to speak about AI and it's uses in the field of Genealogy.

Open for Pickle Fest on Friday!

All Day 5/16

Atkins Centennial Library

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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Event

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Come visit us during Pickle Fest! We are open all day and will have arts and crafts available.

Be sure to come back for all of the fun activities we have planned for Saturday!

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. SRP Registration--ATKINS 05/01/2025 @ 8:30am - 07/11/2025 @ 5:30pm All Ages Atkins Centennial Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library Room: SRP Registration Landing--ATK Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Summer Reading Program Registration Required Welcome to the online registration form for our Summer Reading Program (if you prefer a paper registration form, please request one at our Circulation Desk). By signing up through this online option, you acknowledge that you have read and accept our attached statements regarding Photography and Email Subscriptions. Only parents or guardians are allowed to register those 17 and under. We look forward to Coloring Our World with you this Summer! Disclaimer(s) Email Subscription By providing my email address, I agree to joining the Pope County Library System email list (currently maintained through Constant Contact). Emails sent through the Constant Contact platform contain an unsubscribe option for those who wish to opt out. SRP Parent/Guardian permission statement By signing up through this online registration form, I agree to the following: "As a parent/guardian, I give permission for my child to take part in the Pope County Library System 2025 Summer Reading Program and all activities offered." 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.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group. SRP Registration--DOVER 05/01/2025 @ 8:30am - 07/11/2025 @ 5:30pm All Ages Dover Public Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Library Branch: Dover Public Library Room: SRP Registration Landing--DOV Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Summer Reading Program Registration Required Welcome to the online registration form for our Summer Reading Program (if you prefer a paper registration form, please request one at our Circulation Desk). By signing up through this online option, you acknowledge that you have read and accept our attached statements regarding Photography and Email Subscriptions. Only parents or guardians are allowed to register those 17 and under. We look forward to Coloring Our World with you this Summer! Disclaimer(s) Email Subscription By providing my email address, I agree to joining the Pope County Library System email list (currently maintained through Constant Contact). Emails sent through the Constant Contact platform contain an unsubscribe option for those who wish to opt out. SRP Parent/Guardian permission statement By signing up through this online registration form, I agree to the following: "As a parent/guardian, I give permission for my child to take part in the Pope County Library System 2025 Summer Reading Program and all activities offered." 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.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group. SRP Registration--HECTOR 05/01/2025 @ 8:30am - 07/11/2025 @ 5:30pm All Ages Hector Public Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Library Branch: Hector Public Library Room: SRP Registration Landing--HEC Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Summer Reading Program Registration Required Welcome to the online registration form for our Summer Reading Program (if you prefer a paper registration form, please request one at our Circulation Desk). By signing up through this online option, you acknowledge that you have read and accept our attached statements regarding Photography and Email Subscriptions. Only parents or guardians are allowed to register those 17 and under. We look forward to Coloring Our World with you this Summer! Disclaimer(s) Email Subscription By providing my email address, I agree to joining the Pope County Library System email list (currently maintained through Constant Contact). Emails sent through the Constant Contact platform contain an unsubscribe option for those who wish to opt out. SRP Parent/Guardian permission statement By signing up through this online registration form, I agree to the following: "As a parent/guardian, I give permission for my child to take part in the Pope County Library System 2025 Summer Reading Program and all activities offered." 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.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group. SRP Registration--RUSSELLVILLE 05/01/2025 @ 8:30am - 07/11/2025 @ 5:30pm All Ages Pope County Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: SRP Registration Landing--RSVL Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Summer Reading Program Registration Required Welcome to the online registration form for our Summer Reading Program (if you prefer a paper registration form, please request one at our Circulation Desk). By signing up through this online option, you acknowledge that you have read and accept our attached statements regarding Photography and Email Subscriptions. Only parents or guardians are allowed to register those 17 and under. We look forward to Coloring Our World with you this Summer! Disclaimer(s) Email Subscription By providing my email address, I agree to joining the Pope County Library System email list (currently maintained through Constant Contact). Emails sent through the Constant Contact platform contain an unsubscribe option for those who wish to opt out. SRP Parent/Guardian permission statement By signing up through this online registration form, I agree to the following: "As a parent/guardian, I give permission for my child to take part in the Pope County Library System 2025 Summer Reading Program and all activities offered." 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.
							Closing CLOSED All Day All Branches Branches: Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Offsite
9 am		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Basic Computer Skills: Cyber Security 9:00am - 10:30am Adults (18+) Pope County Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Open Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Computer Stations Age Group: Adults (18+) Registration Required Event Details: Small Class setting for optimal learning experience!		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Quilters Meetup 9:00am - 1:00pm Adults (18+) Pope County Library This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Heritage Hall Age Group: Adults (18+) Event Details: This is a drop-in program. Stop by any time within the specified hours to participate. This is not a class, but an adults only meet up of quilters and sewists of all skill levels. You are welcome to bring your own machine.
10 am		This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Storytime 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. Library Branch: Dover Public Library Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years) Program Type: 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 "All Ages" group. Family Storytime 10:00am - 11:00am All Ages Hector Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Hector Public Library Age Group: All Ages 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 "Preschool (0-5 years)" group. Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool (0-5 years) Pope County Library This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group. Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years) 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.	This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group. Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool (0-5 years) Pope County Library This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group. Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years) 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.	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Adult Craft Club 10:00am - 11:00am Adults (18+) Dover Public Library This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Library Branch: Dover Public Library Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Arts and Crafts Event Details: Are you working on a craft? Bring it to the library every Thursday starting at 10 am and enjoy fellowship with other crafters!
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1 pm		This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Story and Craft Time 1:00pm - 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. 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. Join us after story time for arts and crafts. Craft time will be all about bubbles. 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. Adult Game Club 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults (18+) Dover Public Library This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Library Branch: Dover Public Library Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of fun and games!	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bookmobile Southlawn Apartments Community Stop 1:00pm - 2:00pm All Ages Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: All Ages Program Type: 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 at Southlawn Apartments!
2 pm		This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Lego Playtime 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children (6-11 years) Hector Public Library This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Library Branch: Hector Public Library Age Group: Children (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 "Adults (18+)" group. Craft Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults (18+) Hector Public Library This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. 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 "All Ages" group. BINGO! 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Hector Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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.
3 pm						This event is in the "All Ages" group. Boardgames 3:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Atkins Centennial Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: This is a drop-in program. Stop by any time within the specified hours to participate. Do you enjoy board games? Join us on Fridays at 3pm for a fun time. We play anything from checkers to tabletop role playing 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group. All Ages Craft Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Dover Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Dover Public 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! We will be making bird houses 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. 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 "Tween (9-12 years)" group. Tween Library League 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tween (9-12 years) Pope County Library This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group. Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Tween (9-12 years) Event Details: We will be offline coding!	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Crafternoon 4:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Atkins Centennial Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts and Crafts Event Details: Do you have a craft you want to learn or have a craft you are working on? Join us for Crafternoon at the Atkins 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 "Tween (9-12 years)" group. Tween Stem Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tween (9-12 years) Dover Public Library This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group. Library Branch: Dover Public Library Age Group: Tween (9-12 years) STEM activities require problem solving, fine motor skills, and creativity. Are you up to the challenge? 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. Popcorn and Picture Shows! 4:00pm - 5:30pm All Ages Pope County Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for May's Popcorn and Picture Shows as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by enjoying a family movie that is all about embracing (and coping with) how you feel!
5 pm					This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group. Teen B.A.S.E. 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teen (13-19) Pope County Library This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group. Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: YA Corner Age Group: Teen (13-19) Program Type: Games Event Details: Just for Teens, our programs hit all the bases from crafts to robotics, games, and life skills. Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meets quartely in the YA corner of the Pope County Library in Russellville. TAB members offer ideas for improvements to teen services. Join us in the YA Corner for our monthly Game Night! This month will be Trivia Night with bad prizes! Pizza will be provided. 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.

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