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SRP Registration--DOVER

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

SRP Registration Landing--DOV at Dover Public Library

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Library Branch: Dover Public Library

Room: SRP Registration Landing--DOV

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Reading Program

Registration Required

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

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Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: SRP Registration Landing--RSVL

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Reading Program

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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

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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!

Bookmobile-Pickle Fest

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Offsite

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Library Branch: Offsite

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Bookmobile/Outreach, Family, Games, Genealogy and Arkansas History, Special Event

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Come see the Pope County Library Bookmobile and the Genealogy Department at Picklefest! The Bookmobile will have games and crafts, and the Genealogy Department will do oral history interviews as part the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Local Author T.L. Simpson Will be Here!

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dover Public Library

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Library Branch: Dover Public Library

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

Program Type: Author/Speaker, Special Event

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T.L. Simpson is an award-winning journalist living in Pope County, Arkansas. His fiction draws from his experiences growing up in the Ozarks and covering both sports and crime for the local newspaper.

Open for Pickle Fest on Saturday!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm

Atkins Centennial Library

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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Special Event

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Come visit us during Pickle Fest. Here's our Saturday schedule. Most activities will be held on the front lawn, but you are welcome to come into the library (especially for the puppet show!).

Bookmobile-Pickle Fest

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

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Library Branch: Offsite

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Bookmobile/Outreach, Family, Games, Genealogy and Arkansas History, Special Event

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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.
	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. This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group. Around the World learning about Artists 06/02/2025 @ 8:30am - 06/30/2025 @ 5:30pm Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19) 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. This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group. 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, Summer Reading Program Event Details: This is a drop-in program. Stop by any time within the specified hours to participate. Explore the world as we take a journey to a different country and learn about a famous artist every week. Then you will complete a craft, puzzle, scavenger hunt or other activity to earn a stamp in your passport. 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.
9 am							Boater Education-Arkansas Game and Fish 9:00am - 3:00pm Pope County Library Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Heritage Hall Event Details: Arkansas Game and Fish will be hosting a Boater Education class from 9am until 3pm. You can register online at : https://www.register-ed.com/
10 am		This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Storytime-Mo Willems' Zoom Squirrel Visits 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, 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 our special guest! We will read I want to Sleep Under the Stars which features Zoom and his friends! 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. Storytime with Mo Willems' Zoom Squirrel 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. 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 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. Come have your picture taken with Mo Willems' Zoom Squirrel for our second Summer Reading Program! 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. All about Bees 10:00am - 11:00am All Ages Dover Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Dover Public Library Age Group: All Ages Event Details: The Lowe Family will visit us and share why bees are so important and how they Color Our World. You don't want to miss this All Ages program. We will have a craft afterwards that you can do at the library or take with 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 "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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12 pm						Lunchtime Yoga with Ego Free Yoga 12:00pm - 12:45pm Pope County Library Open Registration Required Open Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Heritage Hall Registration Required Event Details: Join us for lunchtime yoga with Sarah Gumm of Ego Free Yoga.
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 - 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. Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years) Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading Program 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) 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. 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 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: Come join in all the fun we have during our Adult Game Club. We play all sorts of card games and don't worry if you don't know how to play one of them, we have great teachers!
2 pm				This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Puzzle Club 2:00pm - 5:00pm Teen (13-19), Adults (18+) Hector Public Library This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Library Branch: Hector Public Library Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+) Program Type: 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.		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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Hector Fest 2:00pm - 6:00pm All Ages Hector Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Hector Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Family, Movie Event Details: Take a break from the heat during Hector Fest. 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. 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 "Tween (9-12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group. Teen/Tween Origami 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19) Dover Public Library This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group. Library Branch: Dover Public Library Age Group: Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19) Program Type: Arts and Crafts Event Details: Come try your hand at origami, the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures. 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 "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 Lego 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) 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.	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Freida Friday Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Adults (18+) Dover Public Library This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Library Branch: Dover Public Library Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for our Freida McFadden Book Club as we discuss her book One by One We will have fun diving into the book and sharing opinions, plus snacks will be provided.

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