Pope County Library

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Pope County Library
116 East 3rd St
Russellville, AR 72801
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5:30pm

Sat: 9:00am-1:00pm

Atkins Centennial Library

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Atkins Centennial Library
216 NE 1st St
Atkins, AR 72823
United States

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Open second Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm.

Sun: Closed

Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5:30pm

Sat: Closed

Dover Public Library

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Dover Public Library
80 Library Rd
Dover, AR 72837
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5:30pm

Sat: Closed

Hector Public Library

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Hector Public Library
11600 SR27
Hector, AR 72843
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-1:00pm

Wed-Fri: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Sat: Closed

Bookmobile/Outreach

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Week Calendar

Featured Events

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Movie Time with Popcorn

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Dover Public Library

Library Branch: Dover Public Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

Join us to watch Monsters INC. The movie is rated PG

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Homeschool Connection Back2School Bash

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Pope County Library

Library Branch: Pope County Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Family, Homeschool

Event Details:

Homeschool Families--come take your yearly

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Basic Computer Skills: Windows

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Computer Stations at Pope County Library

Open

Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Computer Stations

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Job Skills/Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come learn the basics of how to operate a Windows computer. This will take place in a small group setting.

Children at storytime

Storytime with Special Guest, the Blue Crayon

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Dover Public Library

Library Branch: Dover Public Library

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

Program Type: Special Event, Storytime

Event Details:

Join us for a visit from the Blue Crayon and a reading of Drew Daywalt's The Day the Crayons Quit!

Children at storytime

Storytime and Special Guest (The Blue Crayon)

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Atkins Centennial Library

Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library

Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years)

Program Type: Special Event, Storytime

Event Details:

A special guest will be visiting us for story time. Join us in welcoming "The Blue Crayon" from the popular children's books by Drew Daywalt. We are encouraging everyone to come wearing blue.

Grade school children listening to adult read a book

Family Storytime featuring special guest Blue Crayon

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Hector Public Library

Library Branch: Hector Public Library

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

Program Type: Family, Special Event, Storytime

Event Details:

Come meet Blue Crayon and hear a story about him and his crayon friends!

Children at storytime

Preschool Storytime with Blue Crayon!

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Children's Department at Pope County Library

Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years)

Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Event, Storytime

Event Details:

This week, storytime will be visited by a special guest: Drew Daywalt's "Blue Crayon" will be joining us!

Guest Speaker: Dr. Bob Crossman

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Atkins Centennial Library

Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Author/Speaker

Event Details:

Join us in welcoming Dr. Bob Crossman who will speak about the history of Atkins. Dr. Crossman will have signed copies of his books.

Grade school children listening to adult read a book

Star Readers Book Club

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Heritage Hall at Pope County Library

Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Heritage Hall

Age Group: Elementary (6-11 years)

Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Book Club, Storytime

Event Details:

This program invites beginning readers (K-2nd grade) to read with the stars! Each month, we will watch a reading by a famous author or actor, and we will discuss it. We will explore literary elements like plot, theme, characters, and setting.

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Reel and Read: Mystery--Featuring Eli Cranor

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Genealogy Department at Pope County Library

Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Genealogy Department

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Author/Speaker, Book Club, Genealogy and Arkansas History

Event Details:

Pick a book or movie based on the genre of the month to watch or read. At that month's meeting, we will discuss your favorites, the things you hated, and themes or tropes you noticed about the genre.

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Time	Sun (7/20)	Mon (7/21)	Tue (7/22)	Wed (7/23)	Thu (7/24)	Fri (7/25)	Sat (7/26)
10 am		This event is in the "All Ages" group Dover Library Storytime with Marty Boone, The Magic Balloon Man 10:00am–11:00am All Ages Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Author/Speaker, Special Event, Storytime, Summer Reading Program Event Details: 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! 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 "Elementary (6-11 years)" group This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group Bookmobile Hector Community Stop and Storytime with Ms. Lydia 10:00am–11:00am Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (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 "Elementary (6-11 years)" group This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hector Public Library Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years) Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Bookmobile/Outreach, Storytime 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 Storytime with Ms. Lydia and a visit from the Bookmobile! 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 Dinorama & SRP Finale 10:00am–1:00pm All Ages Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Author/Speaker, Family, Games, Genealogy and Arkansas History, Special Event, Summer Reading Program Event Details: Join us for our Dinorama and SRP Finale at the Hughes Center in Russellville! 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.
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1 pm					Bookmobile Southlawn Apartments Community Stop 1:00pm–2:00pm Offsite Offsite Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite 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!
2 pm		This event is in the "Elementary (6-11 years)" group This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group LEGO Playtime 2:00pm–3:00pm Elementary (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years) Hector Public Library This event is in the "Elementary (6-11 years)" group This event is in the "Tween (9-12 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hector Public Library Age Group: Elementary (6-11 years), Tween (9-12 years) Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Games 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. 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 "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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.