Outdoor Book Sale at the Bryant Branch August 13-14th
There will be a used book sale on Friday, August 13th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Saturday, August 14th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library located at 201 Prickett Road in Bryant. While the Bryant branch will be closed through Thursday, August 12th due to positive COVID-19 cases, they plan … Continued
“Inspired by the Book” Art Competition Starts September 1st!
We are hosting an art contest for high school, junior high, and middle school art students in Saline County! Artwork must be inspired by a book or books in general. Each student may submit a maximum of one (1) piece. Registration opens September 1st. The art work will be exhibited from December 4th through December 31. Artwork must … Continued
Costume Closet Opens October 1st!
Saline County Library’s annual Costume Closet is open for business starting at 9:00 AM on Thursday, October 1st. Costumes are available on a first come, first served basis; the library does not place holds on costumes. We have a variety of sizes and styles for all ages; even your pets! Costumes available for checkout include … Continued
Join True Crime Author, Mara Leveritt, on November 2nd
We will be hosting an author talk with true crime author, Mara Leveritt, on Tuesday, November 2nd at 7:00 PM at the Benton Event Center. This will be Leveritt’s first appearance in Saline County since publishing her book, Boys on the Tracks: Death, Denial, and a Mother’s Crusade to Bring Her Son’s Killers to Justice about the events … Continued
Snack Food and Hygiene Products Drive Runs November 15-December 4
In an effort to better serve our community, we’re running a Snack Food and Hygiene Products Drive from Monday, November 15th through Saturday, December 4th! People in our community are lacking essential food and hygiene items, as well as snack foods. According to BackPack Beginnings, snacks can play an important role in managing kids’ (and adults!) … Continued
Discover America’s Forgotten Capitol of Vice with Author David Hill
The Saline County Library is proud to be hosting New York Times bestselling author David Hill for an author talk on our Facebook page on Tuesday, November 30th at 7:00 PM. Hill is a writer from Hot Springs whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, GQ, and New York magazine. The Vapors, A … Continued
Winter Reading Starts November 22nd!
Winter Reading starts on Monday, November 22 and ends on January 31. You can register on Beanstack, just like for Summer Reading, and track your progress. You also have the option to sign up in the library and pick up a paper tracker. You can sign up in Benton downstairs at the Youth Services … Continued
Discover America’s Forgotten Capital of Vice with Author David Hill
The Saline County Library is proud to be hosting New York Times bestselling author David Hill for an author talk on our Facebook page on Tuesday, November 30th at 7:00 PM. Hill is a writer from Hot Springs whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, GQ, and New York magazine. … Continued
Snack Food and Hygiene Products Drive Runs Nov 15th – Dec 4th!
In an effort to better serve our community, we’re running a Snack Food and Hygiene Products Drive from Monday, November 15th through Saturday, December 4th! People in our community are lacking essential food and hygiene items, as well as snack foods. According to BackPack Beginnings, snacks can play an important role in managing kids’ (and … Continued