Biographies Aren’t Just for Grown-Ups!
Did you know that the Saline County Library has three sections of biographies aimed toward children? These books are filled with true stories of amazing feats, overcoming obstacles, and learning from failure. Biographies in our early non-fiction section are picture books, written to be read by a grown-up to a child. These have beautiful pictures … Continued
Thank You to our Nature Play Space Sponsors!
Our Nature Play Space is finally open with a nature kitchen, sensory garden, digging table, and more! This could not have been possible without our amazing community members who generously donated brick pavers, play features, and time: A Caddie’s Touch Arkansas Medical Staffing Braswell & Son Pawnbrokers Bryant Kids Closet Bryant Rotary Camp Happy Tails … Continued
Dewey Do Not: Phasing out the Dewey Decimal System
Have you ever tried to find a book for a school project? Often, your teacher might ask you to find a non-fiction book, which is a book filled only with facts, but when you look in the card catalog to find a book it might give you a long list of numbers with a decimal! … Continued
Try Your Culinary Skills with Fruit Salsa!
Beat your summer boredom by spending some time honing your culinary skills. Not only will your stomachs be happy but you are sure to impress your friends and family. There are tons of simple and delicious recipes for teens that you can find online or you can head over to the Saline County Library and … Continued
What is Straw Bale Gardening?
Straw bale gardening might be the easiest way to start a vegetable garden. It’s perfect if you don’t have a large yard and great soil or time to build a fencing structure. There is no need to amend the soil or build a raised bed. Straw bales are inexpensive and a way to control the … Continued
Reading Rumble 2022 Winners
During the 2021-2022 school year, we hosted our second-annual Reading Rumble challenge. The secondary school winner was Bauxite High School and the elementary school winner was Parkway Elementary. All schools in Saline County were invited to participate in this county-wide reading challenge. Schools competed against each other to read the most minutes during the 2021-2022 … Continued
Why is Summer Reading Important?
Here at the Saline County Library, we are excited for our summer reading program, and we hope you are, too! Summer reading can benefit everyone of all ages. It has way more benefits than just a free t-shirt! Young children and babies can benefit so much from being read to. Just a few of the … Continued
Homemade Marble Run
Don’t be bored this summer– get creative and make something! Here’s project that’s fun to do and will impress your friends. All you need is a cardboard box lid, some popsicle sticks, hot glue and a marble. Take a look at these different ideas for making a marble run from FrugalFun4Boys.com. Instructions 1. Lay the … Continued
Dig Deeper at the Library for Summer Reading 2022!
Summer Reading Challenge at the Saline County Library starts on Monday, June 6th. All ages can enjoy age-specific programs weekly at both the Bob Herzfeld and Mabel Boswell branches. It’s easy to participate and fun for all ages, including adults! Online registration will start May 23rd. Challengers can sign up using the Beanstack app or … Continued
An Interview with Genealogist, Mary Chittenden
On Saturday, Mary 28th, join us at the Benton branch for our annual Genealogy Symposium with genealogist, Mary Chittenden. Starting at 9:00 AM, Mary will teach us how to use online resources to research your family tree. We had the chance to sit down and talk with Mary about all things Genealogy: How did you … Continued