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.&

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

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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.

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.

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), Tween (9-12 years), Teen (13-19), Adults (18+), All Ages

Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading Program

Event Details:

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!

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

Event Details:

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.

Dinorama & SRP Finale

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Offsite

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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!

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Time	Sun (6/29)	Mon (6/30)	Tue (7/01)	Wed (7/02)	Thu (7/03)	Fri (7/04)	Sat (7/05)
All Day						Closing CLOSED All Day 7/4–7/5 All Branches Branches: Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Offsite Description: The Pope County Library System is closed for Independence Day Weekend.
3 pm					This event is in the "All Ages" group Lake Dardanelle State Park Interpreter - Sasha Bowles 3:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Pope County Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Pope County Library Room: Genealogy Department Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History, Special Event Event Details: 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.&

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