Free Holiday Events!
The Saline County library branches are offering a ton of FREE holiday themed events this December! You’ll find something for everyone: from creating holiday crafts and gifts, storytimes for children, gift wrapping sessions which provide supplies, and so much more. Check out some of the amazing things we’ve got going on at the library for … Continued
Native Saline County
By Cody Berry Since November is Native American Heritage Month, I thought I’d highlight some of Saline County’s first residents. Arkansas has a rich and colorful history, but it didn’t start with the first Europeans settling here. When Hernando De Soto and his conquistadors crossed the Mississippi River on June 28, 1541, they met several … Continued
A Street for Corporal Fuller
By Cody Berry Last Friday I had the honor of participating in the Saline County Library’s Veterans Day Appreciation event at the Bryant branch. I brought over a small exhibit called “Hometown Heroes.” A couple of the artifacts in that exhibit were copies of a political cartoon by former Saline Courier cartoonist Ron Meyer about … Continued
Battle of the Businesses
So how does it work? 💛 Are you a business interested in participating? Contact Kari Lapp at KariL@SalineCountyLibrary.org. Looking for marketing materials? Check out our Press Kit. ➡️ OR, Are you looking to donate? Find a donation box at one of our brave champion’s storefront locations below and help your favorite take the win! Items … Continued
Dr. Gann, Jr Goes to Fort Oglethorpe
By Cody Berry This story comes straight from that mysterious scrapbook I found in Dr. Gann’s office furniture in the front room of the museum. One of the things that fell out of that scrapbook turned out to be some of Dr. Gann Jr.’s military records from 1917. That year, the United States joined the … Continued
Downtown Ghost Stories
By Cody Berry Sometimes I get asked if the Gann is haunted or not. I haven’t seen the ghost of Dr. Gann or any member of his family, but I have had some strange coincidences. For example, while doing research for the “Only the Names Have Changed” exhibit, on downtown Benton, I spent a lot … Continued
Winter Challenge 2024!
The chill is setting in, and it’s time for this year’s Winter Challenge!❄️ From November 25, 2024 through January 31, 2025all three library branches encourage everyone to read, watch, and enjoy stories. “Reading is reading!” That means every media and story, from traditional prose books, to illustrated comic books and graphic novels, to even narratives … Continued
November Giving!
This November we’re focusing on honoring and aiding those in need! Take a look at some of the charitable events the library is putting together for the amazing community within Saline County. 🍂 Mister Rogers Sweater Drive For the entire month of November, The Saline County Library will be accepting winter clothing at all branches. … Continued
Unexpected Discoveries at the Gann
By Cody Berry This week and last week have been full of small discoveries at the Gann Museum. Last week, I was looking for picture frames to use in a future display when I came across a certificate from the National Register of Historic Places for the Old River Bridge. The certificate was printed in … Continued
Library Card Sign Up Month 2024 Recap
September is over, and fall is on its way. We had an absolutely amazing Library Card Sign Up Month (LCSUM)!!! Thank you to everyone who participated – from the 50+ businesses offering discounts to library card holders, to the Saline County residents who signed up for a library card or renewed their card, and everyone … Continued