Pope County Library

8:30am-5:30pm

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

8:30am-5:30pm

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

8:30am-5:30pm

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

9:00am-1:00pm

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

Closed

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Sun-Sat: Closed

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Scissors, pencils, paint brushes and other craft items.

Craft Group: Paracord Bracelets

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Genealogy Department at Pope County Library

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:

Come make paracord bracelets with us this month at Craft group. Besides being a nifty accessory, these bracelets also unwind to a good quantity of cord that can be useful in many situations, even in an emergency!

The word movie in neon

Movie and Popcorn

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Atkins Centennial Library

Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

Join us for a free movie event and popcorn!

A group of characters go on an adventure in world based on a popular video game.

A hunter in camouflage and a hunter orange hat sits in a tree stand

Hunter Education with Chad Lowe

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 8:00am - 7:00pm

Heritage Hall at Pope County Library

Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Heritage Hall

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

Program Type: Life Skills

Event Details:

The traditional hunter education class is a 10-hour instructor led classroom course with hands-on demonstrations. This class will end with a test to pass the course.

Registration required.

Ellen McWhirter holding a stack of books

Pope County Genealogy Group: Estonia, DP camps, and the Singing Revolution

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Genealogy Department at Pope County Library

Library Branch: Pope County Library

Room: Genealogy Department

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History

Event Details:

Ellen's parents were born in the tiny country of Estonia. This talk will be about the history of Estonia as well as her parents' experiences during WWII when Estonia was occupied by the Russians, the Germans, and the Russians once again.

Party Invitation

HC 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: Homeschool

Event Details:

Homeschool Families--come take your yearly school pictures, order a yearbook, meet our new staff, engage with organizations that assist families in need, and have some fun!

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Family Storytime

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, Storytime

Event Details:

Come see the cute chihuahua Skippy Jon Jones and have your parents take your picture!

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (9/14)	Mon (9/15)	Tue (9/16)	Wed (9/17)	Thu (9/18)	Fri (9/19)	Sat (9/20)
10 am			This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group This event is in the "Elementary (6-11 years)" group Family Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years) Hector Public Library This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group This event is in the "Elementary (6-11 years)" group Library Branch: Hector Public Library Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years) Program Type: Family, Storytime 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) 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 HC Teen Yearbook Class 10:00am–11:00am Teen (13-19) Pope County Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Heritage Hall Age Group: Teen (13-19) Program Type: Homeschool Registration Required Event Details: HC Teen Yearbook is a school-year long program for Homeschool Teens. Please see a staff member to register (registration is open through the month of September). 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.
11 am					PCLS Foundation Meeting 11:00am–12:00pm Dover Public Library Library Branch: Dover Public Library Event Details: The PCLS Foundation meeting is open to the public. Anyone interested in serving as a member is welcome to attend. This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group HC Teen Art 11:00am–12:30pm Teen (13-19) Pope County Library This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Heritage Hall Age Group: Teen (13-19) Program Type: Homeschool Event Details: Our Outreach Department and programming staff work together to provide weekly programs on Tuesdays (K-8) and Thursdays (Teens) for Homeschool families. Parents with children ages 5 and under are invited to attend Tuesday Storytime in the Children's Department at 10:00 am. Join the Homeschool Teens for a weekly Arts and Crafts class! 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.
12 pm
1 pm					This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group HC Teen Social Hour 1:00pm–2:00pm Teen (13-19) Pope County Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen (13-19)" group Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Admin/Outreach Meeting Room Age Group: Teen (13-19) Program Type: Homeschool Event Details: Come chill at our Homeschool Hangout! 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.
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 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 "Adults (18+)" group Adult Craft Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults (18+) Hector Public Library This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Library Branch: Hector Public Library Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Arts and Crafts Event Details: Bring your own craft and enjoy visiting with other crafters. 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.
3 pm
4 pm				PCLS Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00pm–5:00pm Hector Public Library Library Branch: Hector Public Library