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

1:00pm-5:00pm

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

United States

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Sun-Sat: Closed

Week Calendar

September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Register for a Pope County library card and open the door to Endless Possibilities--check out everything from books and DVDs to items from our Library of Things. Access our free computers and digital resources such as e-books, e-zines, audio books, and an expansive list of databases. Sign up today!

Featured Events

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.

National Voter Registration Day

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 8:30am - 5:30pm

Hector Public Library

Library Branch: Hector Public Library

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

Tuesday, September 16, is National Voter Registration Day!

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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.

Pope County Genealogy Group: Historic Germany with Dr. Peter Dykema

Thursday, September 18, 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:

Where is Germany? Who are the Germans?

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Basic Computer Skills: Cyber Security

Monday, September 22, 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 keep yourself protected while navigating the internet. (Registration is limited to 2 seats per session.)

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Abandoned Arkansas: Michael Schwarz

Thursday, September 25, 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:

Michael Schwarz is a documentary filmmaker and co-president of the Abandoned Atlas Foundation, the nonprofit behind Abandoned Arkansas.

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Time	Sun (9/28)	Mon (9/29)	Tue (9/30)	Wed (10/01)	Thu (10/02)	Fri (10/03)	Sat (10/04)
10 am		This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group This event is in the "Elementary (6-11 years)" group Sensory Hour 10:00am–11:00am Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years) Atkins Centennial Library This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group This event is in the "Elementary (6-11 years)" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years) Event Details: Sensory hour is for kids with sensory sensitivity and will include the following: 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 This event is in the "Elementary (6-11 years)" group Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years) Dover Public Library This event is in the "Preschool (0-5 years)" group This event is in the "Elementary (6-11 years)" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Dover Public Library Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Elementary (6-11 years) Program Type: 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.	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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Elementary (6-11 years)" group HC Homegrown and Happy 10:00am–11:00am Elementary (6-11 years) Pope County Library This event is in the "Elementary (6-11 years)" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Heritage Hall Age Group: Elementary (6-11 years) 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. Especially for Elementary Kids, our September theme is HOMEGROWN HEROES. 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 This event is in the "Elementary (6-11 years)" group Cancelled 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 Cancelled Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Elementary (6-11 years)" group Explore E-Sports 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary (6-11 years) Atkins Centennial Library This event is in the "Elementary (6-11 years)" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library Age Group: Elementary (6-11 years) Program Type: E-Sports Event Details: Come see what e-sports is all about. This is also a good opportunity to practice for the upcoming e-sports league. Disclaimer(s) E-Sports Please be advised of the following expectations and responsibilities for participants and their parents or guardians: Supervision Requirement: A parent or guardian must be present for any child under the age of 11 while they are on the premises. Misconduct Policy: In the event of any misconduct, we reserve the right to contact the child’s parent or guardian for resolution. Liability for Damages: Parents or guardians will be held financially responsible for any damage to games or equipment resulting from repeated horseplay.