Survival Skills 101, the Diana Project, and More

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ONLINE CALENDAR LAUNCH

We are excited to share our new, interactive online calendar (see screenshot, above)! Events are color-coded by age group, and the filters let you choose which program types and locations you prefer to view. You can even save an entry to your calendar or print out the programs that interest you.

For a quick guide to how it works, see our Library Calendar Explainer.

Our website at popelibrary.org features a feed to the new calendar, or you can access the complete schedule any time at https://popecountyar.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming

VISIT OUR NEW ONLINE CALENDAR

3rd ANNUAL SURVIVAL SKILLS EVENT

SURVIVAL SKILLS 101

Don your Hero or Villain costume and build your Survival Skills at this annual all ages event held at Cecil Riley Memorial Park in Hector. We will offer demonstrations, survival activities, games, and crafts.
After our morning activities, take a break in the Hector Library for Storytime, more crafts, LEGOs, and popcorn.
At 1:00 pm, join us again at the Park for our Hero vs. Villain Challenge!

FINANCIAL AND WORKFORCE PROGRAMS

OFFERED AT BRANCH LIBRARIES

4/10/2025

ATKINS: Money Matters--Financial Literacy by Chambers Bank

JoAnna McGuire will review different types of budgets and offer tips on saving for emergencies.

4/21/2025

DOVER: Resume Building 101

Come by with your current resume (or get assistance creating a resume) between 1:00 and 4:00 pm. Retired ATU professor, Elaine Tise, will be on hand for one on one consultation.

4/22/2025

DOVER: Hiring Event with Express Professionals

Visit with Haley Lovejoy from Express Professionals of Russellville for information about local job opportunities.

GENEALOGY DEPARTMENT APRIL SPEAKERS

Erin Fehr, Native American WWII Soldiers

Erin Fehr from the Sequoyah National Research Center is our Genealogy Group speaker on April 17, and Shawn Hunter, co-founder of the Diana Project, will discuss her work to save this endangered butterfly on Thursday, April 24.

Shawn Hunter, the Diana Project

Learn more at our Genealogy Landing Page

ATKINS LIBRARY FEATURES OUR HEROES SERIES

Marine Corporal and Mrs. Derl Horn

Ms. Lynda has begun an Our Heroes series on second Saturdays at Atkins Centennial Library to introduce children to local service members and other community helpers. Follow the Atkins Calendar for future offerings.