logo.png

IT'S SPOOKY SEASON AT THE LIBRARY!

BOO-TIFUL FUN FOR ELEMENTARY READERS


Looking for activities for your 6-11 year-old ghouls? Check out Ms. Emilee's new Star Readers Book Club plus After School Storytimes in both Russellville and Atkins.


Elementary Events Calendar

CRAZY FOR CRYPTIDS


Teens and Tweens will go crazy for cryptids and conduct a Pickle Autopsy at the Pope County Library this October! Check out all of the options for ages 12--19 from our library system.


Tween and Teen Events Calendar

Join our All Ages Reading Dragons and Friends Literacy program! Read our press release and stop by the Pope County Library to pick up reading trackers for the whole family.

Fa-boo-lous Reads:

Spirited New Options from ArkansasLibrary2Go/Libby:

Adult

Juvenile

Haunting October Speakers

RUSSELLVILLE:

Thursday, 10/16/2025, 5:30 pm

GENEALOGY GROUP: DR. KELSEY UTNE

Dr. Kelsey Utne will speak with us this month via Zoom about a spooky topic (stay tuned for more details!).

Thursday, 10/23/2025, 5:30 pm

UNEXPLAINED ARKANSAS WITH LISA PONSON

Lisa Ponson from Unexplained Arkansas will discuss our local Arkansas Cryptids. She has a podcast centered around the Unexplained---true crime, paranormal, cryptids, UFO and other mysteries.  

Thursday, 10/30/2025, 5:30 pm

HAUNTED ARKANSAS WITH AMY MILLIKEN

Amy Milliken, Outreach Education Coordinator for the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP), will speak about Arkansas' Haunted Colleges and Universities (just in time for Halloween!).

Happy Howl-oween Week!

What's up at your library during Halloween week?! Tune in to our online calendar for updates. We'll treat you to a ghoulish good time....

New Sensory Hour at Atkins Library

SENSORY HOUR AT ATKINS LIBRARY

Sensory hour is for ages 0--11 with sensory sensitivity and will include the following:

  • Reduced noise
  • Reduced bright lights
  • Quiet space
  • Sensory bins
  • Less stimulating environment
  • Sensory activities
  • Outdoor activities (weather permitting)
  • Modified calmer experience

Sensory Hour Calendar

Life Skills at the Library

RUSSELLVILLE:

Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:00 pm, Registration Required

RVALA WRITTEN DRIVER'S LICENSE PREP

Ready to earn your driver’s license?

  • Learn what’s on the test
  • Build your confidence
  • Study at your own pace

Learners are encouraged to bring their own laptop to work on the materials. 

If you are under the age of 16, your guardian must stay with you for the duration of the class. 

Reserve your spot through our online calendar—space is limited! (Registration opens for each session one week in advance.)

For new learners, please arrive 15 minutes early to complete the necessary paperwork.


RUSSELLVILLE:

Tuesday, 10/14/2025, 5:30 pm

ADULT BEGINNER SPANISH

Come learn beginner Spanish from a native speaker. 

This class is offered in partnership with the River Valley Adult Learning Alliance.

ATKINS:

Friday, 10/10/2025, 4:30 pm

CHAMBERS BANK: BUDGET AND EMERGENCY FUNDS 101

JoAnna McGuire from Chambers Bank will go over financial basics such as setting a budget and setting aside funds for an emergency.

DOVER:

Friday, 10/28/2025, 10 am--Noon

Heartland Financial: Licensed Health and Life Broker

Heartland Financial will offer plannng for Medicare, retirement ,A nnuities, Insurance plans, and much more. If you're interested, stop by any time between 10am and 12pm!

Meet our Outreach staff!

Upper left--Dixie Tice, Outreach Services Librarian; Upper right--Lydia Miller, Bookmobile Programming Clerk; Emily Nealy (Lower left) and Brandy McClure (Lower right)--Homeschool Connection Outreach Programming Clerks

Explore programs from each of our branches with the

buttons below...

Questions about our new online calendar?

Visit our

LIBRARYCALENDAR LANDING PAGE

Instagram  Web  Facebook