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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.

Painting With Fabric (RSVP)

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

Registration Required

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Show off your artistic talent through fabric painting at the Atkins Library.

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.

PBS Read to Succeed

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00pm

Children's Department at Pope County Library

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Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Family, Special Event, Storytime, Summer Reading Program

Registration Required

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Join us for this free reading event, which is open to the public and will include a meal and story time featuring the book “Potato Pants,” followed by a discussion and activity.

Librarian Photo Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, June 25, 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: Games, Summer Reading Program

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You are invited to join us for a photo scavenger hunt at the Atkins Library.

Colorful image of 3 children reading books

Special Storytime with Marty Boone, The Magic Balloon Man

Monday, July 21, 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: Storytime, Summer Reading Program

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Ready for even more Summer Fun?!?! Help us welcome Marty Boone to the library. Marty has been on America's Got Talent, and he is Arkansas' top balloon artist and magician. Every kiddo will get to take home a balloon animal!

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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 - 12:00pm 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.
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 This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children (6-11 years) Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading Program Event Details: Help us "Color Our World" with themed activities for kids aged 6-11! This week we will make photo collages. 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 will make photo collages. 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 will make photo collages. 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 "Teen (13-19)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Cell Phone Photography Workshop 10:30am - 12:30pm 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+) Event Details: Hate the way you look in pictures? Learn to pose like a pro and use available light props for better pictures anywhere, anytime, with your cell phone, during this Color Our World Photography Workshop!
11 am		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Basic Computer Skills: Email 11:00am - 12:00pm 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+) Program Type: Job Skills/Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of using your email.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Tutoring for Certified Engineering Professional (CSEP) Tests 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Job Skills/Technology Event Details: This is a drop-in program. Stop by any time within the specified hours to participate. Stop by for individual tutoring to prepare for certification testing for CDL, Heavy equipment or Forklift operator, and more.	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Tutoring for Certified Engineering Professional (CSEP) Tests 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Job Skills/Technology Event Details: This is a drop-in program. Stop by any time within the specified hours to participate. Stop by for individual tutoring to prepare for certification testing for CDL, Heavy equipment or Forklift operator, and more.	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Tutoring for Certified Engineering Professional (CSEP) Tests 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Job Skills/Technology Event Details: This is a drop-in program. Stop by any time within the specified hours to participate. Stop by for individual tutoring to prepare for certification testing for CDL, Heavy equipment or Forklift operator, and more.	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!
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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 This event is in the "Children (6-11 years)" group. Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children (6-11 years) Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading Program Event Details: Help us "Color Our World" with themed activities for kids aged 6-11! This week we will make photo collages. 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. Whodunit Mystery for Adults! 3:00pm - 5:15pm 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+) Event Details: Clue Inspired Murder Mystery for Adults! This is a come and go event, which means you can drop in and participate between 3pm and 5:15pm!
4 pm				This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group. Colorizing Black and White Photography 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: Tweens will be using watercolors, paint, colored pencils, or markers to add depth and color to black and white photos. We will have photos on hand for them to work on, or they may submit their own.	This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group. Teen B.A.S.E. Photography Scavenger Hunt 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 participate in an online scavenger hunt using the app Goose Chase. Prizes will be awarded. 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 "Adults (18+)" group. The Photography of Tim Ernst 5:30pm - 6:15pm 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: Arts and Crafts, Genealogy and Arkansas History Event Details: Explore the gorgeous vistas of Arkansas with our speakers Leslie and Morgan through the books of Tim Ernst. He highlights some of the most beautiful places in our state through his many photography and hiking books.
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, week 3 of our Summer Cinema Series: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

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