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Bookmobile London Community Stop

Tuesday, June 3, 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!

ATKINS SRP KICKOFF: Crafting Extravaganza and Movie

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Atkins Centennial Library

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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Movie, Summer Reading Program

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Color our World Summer Reading Program begins with a crafting extravaganza and a colorful movie! All ages are welcome to join in.

RUSSELLVILLE ALL AGES SRP KICKOFF

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Pope County Library

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Library Branch: Pope County Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Family, Games, Special Event, Summer Reading Program

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Stop by for your reading log and join us as we celebrate the start of our Summer Reading Program! We will have games and crafts for the kids, and Junk Journals and Origami for teens and adults.

child with book and older person with walker

Storytime with Mo Willems' Zoom Squirrel

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Hector Public Library

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Library Branch: Hector Public Library

Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years)

Program Type: Special Event, Storytime, Summer Reading Program

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Come have your picture taken with Mo Willems' Zoom Squirrel for our second Summer Reading Program!

Scissors, pencils, paint brushes and other craft items.

Diamond Painting

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Atkins Centennial Library

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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library

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

Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading Program

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You are invited to join us for diamond painting at the Atkins Library. Diamond painting is the art of applying multi-colored rhinestones to a canvas to create a picture.

Craft Time: Paper Planes Make & Race

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 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, Summer Reading Program

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Let your imagination soar as you learn how to make paper airplanes and race them against your friends' paper airplanes.

Boater Education-Arkansas Game and Fish

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm

Heritage Hall at Pope County Library

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Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Heritage Hall

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

Program Type: Special Event

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Arkansas Game and Fish will host a Boater Education class from 9am until 3pm. The traditional boating education class is a 6-hour instructor led classroom course with hands-on demonstrations.

Guest Speaker: Atkins Fire Department and Jr Obstacle Course

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Atkins Centennial Library

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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Author/Speaker, Summer Reading Program

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Come meet a hero firefighter and see if you have what it takes! Bring your running shoes and try your best through our junior firefighting obstacle course! This is for all ages, even those that are young at heart.

photo of crafting items: scissors, buttons, sequins, thread, and more

Craft: Paint your own teacup (RSVP)

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Atkins Centennial Library

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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library

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

Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading Program

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Join us for a creative afternoon of painting tea cups. Show off your artistic talent by painting your own unique tea cup. Don't forget to hang on to your tea cup for our Mad Hatter tea party taking place later in July.

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All Day	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.
9 am				This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Community 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+) Program Type: Arts and Crafts Event Details: This is a drop-in program. Stop by any time within the specified hours to participate. Join other adult quilters in this come and go sewical meet up.			This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Boater Education-Arkansas Game and Fish 9:00am - 3:00pm Teen (13-19), Adults (18+) Pope County Library This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Heritage Hall Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+) Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Arkansas Game and Fish will host a Boater Education class from 9am until 3pm. The traditional boating education class is a 6-hour instructor led classroom course with hands-on demonstrations. 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Color Our World: Kids! 10:00am - 11:00am Children (6-11 years) Pope County Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Open Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Heritage Hall Age Group: Children (6-11 years) Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading Program Registration Required Event Details: Help us "Color Our World" with themed activities for kids aged 6-11! This week we will be painting pictures inspired by the works of Van Gogh. 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. Summer Reading 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) Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading Program Event Details: Our usual storytime fun, with a Summer Reading Theme! This week, we are focusing on drawing and painting inspired by Vincent Van Gogh. 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. Summer Reading Storytime with Zoom Squirrel! 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) Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading Program 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. Mo Willems' Zoom Squirrel will be joining us for a special 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Basic Computer Skills: Windows 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults (18+) Pope County Library This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Computer Stations Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Job Skills/Technology Event Details: Learn basic Microsoft operating skills in our small class setting.
12 pm						This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Lunchtime Yoga with Ego Free Yoga 12:00pm - 12:45pm Adults (18+) Pope County Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Open Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Heritage Hall Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us for lunchtime yoga with Sarah Gumm of Ego Free Yoga.
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2 pm							This event is in the "All Ages" group. Tabling at Hectorfest! 2:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Genealogy and Arkansas History Event Details: Come on out to Hector Fest! On top of all the food trucks, crafts, and festivities, the Hector Library will be open and the Genealogy Department will be doing oral history interviews as part of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
3 pm		This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Color Our World: Kids! 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children (6-11 years) Pope County Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Open Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Heritage Hall Age Group: Children (6-11 years) Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading Program Registration Required Event Details: Help us "Color Our World" with themed activities for kids aged 6-11! This week we will be painting pictures inspired by the works of Van Gogh. 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. Zentangle Method Doodling 3:00pm - 5:30pm Adults (18+) Pope County Library This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Lobby (RSVL) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading Program Event Details: The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. The method was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas; more information is available at their website at zentangle.com
4 pm				This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group. Mixed Media Starry Night Puzzle 4:00pm - 5:30pm Tween (9-12 years) Pope County Library This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group. Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: YA Corner Age Group: Tween (9-12 years) Event Details: Mixed Media Art for Tweens. Using Starry Night as a platform, tweens will be able to experience difference mediums of paints.	This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group. Teen B.A.S.E. Styrofoam Block Printing 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading Program Event Details: This is a drop-in program. Stop by any time within the specified hours to participate. Teens will learn how to use styrofoam blocks for stamp printing. 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.
5 pm					This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Beginner Knitting III: YO, Decreases, and Pattern Reading 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teen (13-19), Adults (18+) Pope County Library This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Genealogy Department Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+) Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Genealogy and Arkansas History Event Details: In the final knitting class of the year, we will learn how to YO and decrease as well as basic pattern reading for knitting. 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.
6 pm						This event is in the "All Ages" group. Summer Cinema Series 6:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages Pope County Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Lobby (RSVL) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for a family friendly movie and popcorn as we kick off our Summer Cinema Series with a Color Our World theme: Harold and the Purple Crayon

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