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Tim Ernst dressed for hiking with a backpack and cowboy hat

The Photography of Tim Ernst

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Genealogy and Arkansas History
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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. 

The word movie in neon

Summer Cinema Series

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lobby (RSVL) at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Lobby (RSVL)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
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Join us for a family friendly movie and popcorn, week 3 of our Summer Cinema Series: 

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Sasha Bowles - Lake Dardanelle Interpreter pictured dressed in uniform in front of a lake

Lake Dardanelle State Park Interpreter - Sasha Bowles

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History, Special Event
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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.&

Children's author Tasia Taylor

Author Visit: Tasia Taylor

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Department at Pope County Library
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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. 

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

 

photo of author Carol Dabney

Tea Party with Children's Author Carol Dabney

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dover Public Library
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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
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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
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Local musician Some Guy Named Robb will share some songs and discuss his writing process in this mini-workshop.

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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!  
 

Photo of Pope County Library Bookmobile

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
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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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