Teens! Get Your Volunteer Hours at the Library!
When we think summer break, we often think about the vacations we are going to take, the time lazing about the pool, or that extra bit of time we get to sleep in instead of rushing to catch the bus. However, summertime is also a great time to get in some volunteer hours. Volunteering is … Continued
What’s the Hype Around Arkansas Quartz?
Arkansas quartz is known throughout the world for its beauty and quality by collectors, museum curators, and scientists. In 1976, the Arkansas General Assembly established Act 128, designating quartz crystal as the official State Mineral. The existence of quartz crystal in the Oachita Mountains has been known since humans first occupied the region. The ancient … Continued
If You Like This, Then Try That: Romance Novel Edition
If you like Schitt’s Creek, try It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey If you like HGTV shows, try 99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne If you like Food Network shows, try Kiss My Cupcake by Helena Hunting If you like Love Hard on Netflix, try The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren If you like … Continued
The Importance of Community Helpers
There are many reasons that schools and libraries include community helpers in the curriculum presented to children. Learning about community helpers helps children to understand being a part of a community, which leads to a feeling of belonging. It helps to foster a sense of teamwork within a child’s world. It’s also important from a … Continued
Dyslexia Resources at the Library
Did you know that approximately 20% of Americans have dyslexia? Dyslexia is a learning disability that causes difficulties in language processing, usually with reading, writing, and spelling. Despite these challenges, the library can still be a wonderful and friendly space for dyslexic and other struggling readers. In the Juvenile First Chapter section we’ve got books … Continued
Get Ready for a Poetry Slam!
The Saline County Library will be hosting a Poetry Slam on April 29th from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton. The Saline County Library is inviting aspiring poets to share their work in front of a live audience in celebration of National Poetry Month. The rules are simple: … Continued
Discover Your Love for Manga
When I was a kid I loved reading picture books, the beautiful illustrations added so much to the story and I missed them when I moved on to chapter books and novels. I love seeing the author’s vision for their characters and setting come to life. I was in college before I discovered graphic novels … Continued
Save a Life. Give Blood.
Inflation is soaring, Russia is invading Ukraine, and sometimes it feels like everyone is a little on edge these days. You may ask yourself: “What can I do?” Well, Darren Shaw of the Arkansas Blood Institute has a worthy answer to that question. You can give blood. Due to the nationwide blood shortage in the … Continued
Community Pantry
Our community pantry is getting low so we need your help to provide essential food and hygiene items, as well as snack foods, to our community! You can donate items by droppiing them off at the front desk of either branch. Please make sure no items donate are open, damaged, or expired. All items donated … Continued