Pope County Library

The diverse habitats around Lake Dardanelle create many opportunities for discovery and exploration. Join park interpreter, Sasha to find out what is in her wild bag! We’ll play a little game to let you touch and feel your way around.&

Financial Literacy Workshop - Hosted by Chambers Bank

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Atkins Centennial Library

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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Author/Speaker, Life Skills, Special Event

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JoAnna McGuire from Chambers Bank will go over financial basics such as check writing, understanding your bank statement, and balancing your checkbook.

Author Visit: Tasia Taylor

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Children's Department at Pope County Library

Open

Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Children's Department

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

Program Type: Author/Speaker, Special Event, Storytime, Summer Reading Program

Registration Required

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Join us for a special visit from a local author, Tasia Taylor! She will read her new book, Ice Cream Disaster, and lead us in some fun ice cream themed activities.

Special Guest Speaker from the Atkins Police Department

Saturday, July 12, 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: Author/Speaker

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Join us in welcoming our guest speaker, Officer Steve, from the Atkins Police Department. Hang out with us after the presentation to solve a mystery.

Members of Contra Band with their instruments

Contra Band Performance

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Heritage Hall at Pope County Library

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Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Heritage Hall

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Special Event, Summer Reading Program

Event Details:

Bring the whole family to listen to a local folk music band, Contra Band!

Tea Party with Children's Author Carol Dabney

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dover Public Library

Open

Library Branch: Dover Public Library

Age Group: Children (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19)

Program Type: Author/Speaker, Special Event, Summer Reading Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a Tea Party with Children's Author and Illustrator Ms. Carol Dabney. Ms. Carol will teach us a new song plus share with us one of her children's books. Dressing up is optional. Tea and cookies will be provided.

Some Guy Like Robb seated on a couch holding a guitar

Music and Lyrics with Some Guy Named Robb

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Children's Department at Pope County Library

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Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Children's Department

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

Program Type: Author/Speaker, Special Event, Summer Reading Program

Event Details:

Local musician Some Guy Named Robb will share some songs and discuss his writing process in this mini-workshop.

Dover Library 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: All Ages

Program Type: Special Event, Storytime, Summer Reading Program

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Ready for even more Summer Fun? Help the Dover Library welcome Marty Boone to town. 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!

Bookmobile Hector Community Stop and Storytime with Ms. Lydia

Tuesday, July 22, 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: Arts and Crafts, Bookmobile/Outreach, Storytime

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Join us for Storytime with Ms. Lydia and a visit from the Bookmobile!

Color Our World logs, paint splotches, and text: SRP Finale: Water Wars

Atkins SRP Finale: Water Wars

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Atkins Centennial Library

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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Reading Program

Event Details:

Come chill with us at the Atkins Library during our Finale. Beat the heat with some water games, activities, and pizza.

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Time	Sun (7/06)	Mon (7/07)	Tue (7/08)	Wed (7/09)	Thu (7/10)	Fri (7/11)	Sat (7/12)
4 pm					This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group Tell Your Own Story 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Summer Reading Program Event Details: Write your own story with help from the writing games and guides available in our YA department.
5 pm					This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Craft Group: Mug Rugs 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: Our Genealogy and Arkansas History department offers opportunities to learn about local history, research your family roots, and hear from Arkansas authors and experts. Come learn how to weave mug rugs on a cardboard loom with our instructor, Morgan!

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