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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

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Library Branch: Hector Public Library

Room: SRP Registration Landing--HEC

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Reading Program

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Resiliency For All-A Life Skills Lecture

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Genealogy Department at Pope County Library

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Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Genealogy Department

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Health and Wellness

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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.

SRP Reading Log pickup begins

All Day 5/30

Pope County Library

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Library Branch: Pope County Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Reading Program

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Summer Reading Program logs are available beginning today! Pick yours up and start coloring your summer reading adventure with us. (Reading logs must be turned in by Friday, July 25.)

DOVER SRP KICKOFF with Children's Author Tasia C. Taylor

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

Dover Public Library

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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, Summer Reading Program

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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!

T.L. Simpson Author Talk - Cope Field

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Offsite

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Library Branch: Offsite

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

Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History, Special Event

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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:

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Storytime with Mollie from Lake Dardanelle State Park

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Dover Public Library

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Library Branch: Dover Public Library

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

Program Type: Special Event, Storytime, Summer Reading Program

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Color our World Summer Reading Program begins with a special visitor from Lake Dardanelle State Park--Park Interpreter Mollie Mason. She will talk about all the events coming up at the park this summer and what animals live there.

HECTOR SRP KICKOFF: Storytime with Smokey Bear

Tuesday, June 3, 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 join Smokey Bear for our Summer Reading 2025 kickoff!

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

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.

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Time	Sun (6/15)	Mon (6/16)	Tue (6/17)	Wed (6/18)	Fri (6/20)
All Day	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.
10 am		This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Storytime-Jim Davis, Chief of the Chickamauga Cherokee Tribe 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: Culture and traditions help us to Color Our World! Jim Davis, Chief of the Chickamauga Cherokee, will be here to teach us about the Chickamauga Cherokee's heritage and traditions. 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 Ms. Beth 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: Arts and Crafts, 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. Join us as Ms. Beth reads about dragons! Stay to color and make your own personal dragon! 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: Join the fun as we build literacy, motor skills, and community through rhymes, songs, books, and hands-on activities for children and their parents. Our usual storytime fun, with a Summer Reading Theme! This week, we are focusing on fiber art with a yarn craft. 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 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: Join the fun as we build literacy, motor skills, and community through rhymes, songs, books, and hands-on activities for children and their parents. Our usual storytime fun, with a Summer Reading Theme! This week, we are focusing on fiber art with a yarn craft. 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.
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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 - 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.
2 pm					This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Movie Time 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Movie, Summer Reading Program Event Details: Join us at Atkins Library for Movie Time. Disclaimer(s) Unattended Children (ages 0-11) Children 11 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party and shall be adequately supervised by such responsible parent or caregiver at all times for the sake of their own well-being. 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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