Homeschool Hour is BACK!
You heard it here, folks. Homeschool Hour will be resuming once again in full swing starting the first Wednesday of September and continuing through November. We have heard your requests and we are pleased to announce that we can host our typical Homeschool Hour in the building again! Here’s a quick rundown of how Homeschool … Continued
What’s in the Library of Things?
When most people think about libraries, they think about books. However, at the Saline County Library our collection is more than just books and our staff has been hard at work developing the Library of Things collection. Is there a new video game that you have been eyeing or a craft that you saw on … Continued
Shining a Light to Those in Need
“Let your light shine so brightly that others can see their way out of the dark”- Katrina Mayer. For one Saline County family, this quote rings true. Lauren Lisowe and her daughter, Amelia, started a non-profit called Lisowe’s Lights. Lisowe’s Light’s main mission is to provide items of comfort to children in the foster care … Continued
SCL in Talks to Regionalize with GCL
The Saline County Library and Garland County Library are in the process of developing a regionalization plan that would allow both libraries to join forces for the improvement of services, events, and materials. Our Director, Patty Hector, and Garland County Library Director, Adam Webb, have worked alongside one another for several years. In recent months, … Continued
Bees, Bees, Bees!
The Saline County Library has exciting news- We now have bees! Bees are considered one of the most important pollinators on the planet, but unfortunately, their numbers have been declining in recent years. Jeff Rosinbaum owns and will care for the hive located at the Benton branch. Our hive is located outside the children’s area … Continued
Saline County Library Community Impact Award
Has a library staff member made a difference in your life or gone above and beyond to serve you or your family? The Community Impact Award invites Saline County residents like you to recognize the accomplishments or selflessness of a Saline County Library staff member. The winner will be awarded the Community Impact Award at … Continued
Ms. Becca’s Go-To Adventure Spots
Looking for something fun (and free!) to do this summer? Here are a few of Ms. Becca’s favorite go-to adventure spots! Kingfisher Trail at Pinnacle Mountain State Park has a playground, picnic tables, and a shaded paved walking path perfect for strollers and bikes. See Cyprus knees and explore the wildlife that lives in and … Continued
LCSUM Application
Library Card Sign-Up Month (aka LCSUM) is one of our favorite times of the year! Not only do we get to spread the awesome news about the benefits of having a library card, but we also get to promote our local businesses. And hopefully we can add yours to that list! Need to know a … Continued
Where do you want to see your discounts?
Summer is almost over and we are excited because that means Library Card Sign-Up Month is just around the corner! This is the library’s 7th year celebrating the national holiday and we want to do things bigger and better! 2018’s campaign received the most prestigious library award, the John Cotton Dana Award, which is only awarded … Continued
Spray Dye Towels
Even though summer is starting to wind down, there is still plenty of time to work on some awesome summer crafts. Here is a project that is affordable, easy, and fun. Here is all you need to know to complete your own personalized tie-dye beach towel: Materials: White beach-sized towel Duct tape Spray bottles Spray … Continued