Get ready to Color Our World with the Pope County Library System this summer! We have activities planned for All Ages.

Registration forms will be available at our libraries beginning Thursday, May 1; if you prefer a digital form, that option goes live the same day on our

2025 Summer Reading Program Landing Page.

The Pope County Library in Russellville is replacing our roof this month. Be advised that construction equipment may be in our parking lot during this process.

The library remains open, so please come on in!

READING IS MAGIC AT POPE COUNTY LIBRARY

THURSDAY, 5/1, 4:30 pm

After School Storytime with special guest, Princess Beauty

FRIDAY, 5/2, 4:00 pm

Kids Books and Battles D&D

Tweens are invited to create their characters and learn the basics of the game.

MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY

We've renewed our license from Swank Motion Pictures, Inc, so plan to join us for movies at the library! Dover and Russellville have movies planned this month, and Atkins and Hector look forward to joining in during the summer vacation.

Movie Calendar.

5/2/2025, 4:00 pm, 1st Fridays (ALL AGES)

DOVER: Movie Time With Popcorn

A Polynesian demi-god rejoins an island girl to find a lost isle in our first Movie Time with Popcorn screening. Get here early to grab your popcorn and a good viewing spot for this PG rated animated movie!

5/3/2025, 9:00 am, (ALL AGES)

RUSSELLVILLE: Saturday Morning Cartoons

Ever miss the excitement of getting up early for Saturday morning cartoons? Come indulge in a little bit of nostalgia as we show a mix of "Saturday Morning Cartoons," from contemporary to old favorites in the Children's Department.

5/15/2025, 5:30 pm (TEENS)

RUSSELLVILLE: Relaxation Station and a Movie

Teens are invited to celebrate the end of the school year and the return of Summer Break with a special "Relaxation Station" featuring Movies, Mandalas, and Many Laughs! Choose from one of three movie options for the group to watch.

5/23/2025, 4:00 pm, 4th Fridays (ALL AGES)

RUSSELLVILLE: Popcorn and Picture Shows

New emotions enter a teenager's mental landscape in this colorful sequel to a popular animated movie. Join us for this PG rated 2024 release.

POPE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM MAY SPEAKERS

From the experts at the Arkansas State Archives, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and the Arkansas Genealogical Society to a rising local YA author/journalist and an ATU graduate, we are excited to host the following speakers this month.

POPE COUNTY LIBRARY PRESENTS:

Amy Milliken:

Rohwer Internment

5/1/2025, 5:30 pm

Chad Lowe:

Arkansas Reptiles

5/10/2025, 12:00 pm

Scott Lee: AI and Genealogy 5/15/2025, 5:30 pm

T.L.Simpson: Author Talk

River Valley Arts Center Genealogy Table

5/31/2025, 11:00 am

Genealogy Department Landing Page

DOVER LIBRARY PRESENTS:

T.L. Simpson

Cope Field

5/16/2025, 4:00 pm

Tasia C. Taylor

Ice Cream Disaster

5/30/2025, 4:00 pm

CATCH US AT PICKLE FEST 5/16 & 5/17

ATKINS LIBRARY

Friday & Saturday

The Atkins Library will be open from 8:30 am--5:30 pm on Friday and from 9:30 am--4:30 pm on Saturday.

Join us Saturday on the front lawn for Outdoor Games, Trivia for Bad Prizes, Fun Science Experiments, Green Screen photos, and inside the library for a puppet show!

OUR SATURDAY SCHEDULE:

BOOKMOBILE/OUTREACH

The Atkins Pickle Fest is an annual tradition for our Bookmobile/Outreach team! We'll be parked in front of the library, so stop by for games, crafts, and more.

Leslie and Morgan from our Genealogy Department will also be on hand to record oral history interviews as part the 250th anniversary of the United States.

SPOTLIGHT ON OUR LIBRARY OF THINGS

Baking set available at

Atkins Centennial Library.

Whether you are baking or grilling, our Library of Things is available for check out to help with your cooking needs. Return in good condition for the next person to borrow!

See more offerings here