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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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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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.

Bookmobile London Community Stop

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30pm

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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!

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

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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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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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Upcoming 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. 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Upcoming 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. 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Upcoming 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. 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Upcoming 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. 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 Description: The Pope County Library System is closed for Memorial Day.
9 am				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 "All Ages" group. Bookmobile 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 "All Ages" group. Bookmobile/Outreach Hector Community Stop 10:00am - 11:00am All Ages Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile/Outreach, Storytime 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. 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!
11 am							This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. T.L. Simpson Author Talk - Cope Field 11:00am - 12:00pm Teen (13-19), Adults (18+) Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+) Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History, Special Event Event Details: Celebrated local author T.L. Simpson will join us in the River Valley Arts Center at pARTy in the Park for a reading from his new novel, Cope Field, which is receiving strong reviews:
12 pm					This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Resiliency For All-A Life Skills Lecture 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults (18+) Pope County Library This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Genealogy Department Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Health and Wellness Event Details: During these difficult times, we could all use a little more resiliency. Have you ever wondered how to get more? Have you ever wondered whether you have resiliency? Join us as we discuss these questions and more.		This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Hora De Cuento 12:00pm - 12:45pm Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years) Pope County Library This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years) Program Type: Hispanic Services, Storytime Event Details: Hora de Cuento es tiempo en Español diseñada especialmente para nuestras familias hispanas. Desarrolle la alfabetización, las habilidades motoras y la comunidad, así como conéctese con los recursos del idioma español a través de nuestra biblioteca. Hora de Cuento is a Spanish language storytime designed especially for our Hispanic families. Build literacy, motor skills, and community as well as connect with Spanish language resources through our library. Nuestros amigos de ARVALA colaboran en este programa y nos ayudan a promover la alfabetización familiar y bilingüe. Esta colaboracion es posible por el apollo de Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas, the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, y the Pope County Community Foundation. Our friends from ARVALA collaborate on this program to help us promote family and bilingual literacy. This collaboration is made possible by support from the Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas, the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, and the Pope County Community Foundation. Storytime with a craft! Disclaimer(s) ES Unattended Children (ages 0-11) Los niños menores de 11 años deben estar acompañados en todo momento por una persona responsable y deben ser supervisados adecuadamente por padre o cuidador responsable en todo momento por el bien de su propio bienestar.
1 pm				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!
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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 Game 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: Games 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! 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 for Bad Prizes 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: 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.		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 "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. Children's Author Tasia C. Taylor Visits 4:00pm - 5:00pm Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years) Dover 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. Library Branch: Dover Public Library Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years) Program Type: Author/Speaker, Special Event Event Details: Come meet local author Tasia C. Taylor, who will be here to read her newest book Ice Cream Disaster and share an activity. Afterwards, make your very own Ice Cream Sundae! 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.

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