Our Mission
The Pope County Library System is a center of community life, offering opportunities for people of all ages to learn, know, gather and grow.
The library is a dependable source of reliable information and of challenging ideas that enlighten and enrich, and of materials in many formats that enhance leisure time and expand knowledge. The library encourages the love of reading and the joy of learning, and offers the assistance people need to find, evaluate, and use electronic and print resources that support personal growth and development through lifelong learning; and in finding, evaluating, and using information effectively to help the citizens of Pope County live successful and rewarding lives.
Library News
Making Sense of the American Civil War
Pope County Library System will be hosting a six part reading and discussion series exploring the Civil War experience. The series will be moderated by Dr. Tom DeBlack, Professor of History at Arkansas Tech University and Arkansas Civil War Historian.
Three books will be provided during the series:
March by Geraldine Brooks
Crossroads of Freedom by James McPherson
America’s War: Talking About the Civil War and Emancipation on their 150th Anniversaries, a new anthology by Edward L. Ayers.
The discussions will take place at 6 p.m. in Heritage Hall next door to the Russellville library on the following dates:
Monday, April 30th: Orientation
Monday, May 14th: Imagining War
Tuesday, May 29th: Choosing Sides
Monday, June 11th: Making Sense of War
Monday, June 25th: The Shape of War
Monday, July 9th: War and Freedom
Seating for the series is limited so please RSVP with Kathy or Sherry by calling 479-968-4368 or email at kfowler@popelibrary.org .
Library2Go
Interested in reading library books on your iPad? Have a new Kindle and want to start downloading library books to it? Visit our Library2Go Help page to get started today! Our step by step guides can get you downloading and reading before you know it. If you’re having trouble, call one of our Library2Go Experts at 479-968-4368!
Databases
PCLS Databases
Needing to do genealogy research at home? Looking for journal articles for a school paper? Repairing vehicles or small engines? You can find this information and more through the PCLS Databases! You will need a valid Pope County Library card to access the PCLS Databases at home.
Traveler Databases
The Arkansas State Library provides free access to newspaper, journal, and magazine articles through databases. A broad range of topics are covered, including everything from Health & Medicine to Agriculture. The Traveler Databases can be accessed at the Traveler Portal and a list breaking down each database by subject at the Traveler Databases Subject List.
eBooks and Downloadable Audiobooks through Library2Go
As a Pope County Library System card holder, you can download eBooks and audiobooks for free through Library2Go. Our eBooks are compatible with the Kindle, NOOK, Sony Reader, many smartphones, and other devices. Visit Library2Go to start downloading today. Our Library2Go Help Page has resources available to help you get started. Please contact our Library2Go experts at 479-968-4368 with any questions!
Updated: May 17th, 2012