Tween Librarian Position Filled
We are so excited to welcome Jordan to the Saline County Library as the new Tween Librarian in Benton! She earned her Elementary Education degree from SAU and is finishing up her Master’s in Library Science. Here are a few fun facts about her: If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Teleportation … Continued
Cats!
It’s raining cats and…juvenile books? Brina the Cat: Gang of the Feline Sun by Salati Brina, a city cat, moved to the mountains with the owners for a summer holiday. Here she meets some stray cats who call themselves “The Gang of the Feline Sun”. The new friends convince her to escape her owners and become … Continued
EXPERIENCES: Summer Reading 2021
June is here and that means Summer Reading is about to kick-off! Starting June 7th, you can attend virtual (and a few outdoor, in-person) programs and read books and complete activities to win prizes! In this month’s Experiences you’ll find…– A schedule of Summer Reading programs for all ages– A Reading Rumble recap– Details on … Continued
Summer Reading Starts June 7th!
We will be hosting our 2021 Summer Reading Program online using Beanstack again this year! This year’s Summer Reading theme, Tails and Tales, will center around exploration of life around us as we find out what’s special about so many of the animals who live with us on Earth. Register your Beanstack account and then … Continued
Branch Library Assistant Position Filled
We are so excited to welcome McKenzie to the Saline County Library as a Library Assistant in Bryant! Here are a few fun facts about her: If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? If I had a superpower, it would be time-traveling! What is the nerdiest thing you do in your spare … Continued
HR Manager Position Filled
We are so excited to welcome Heather to the Saline County Library as our new HR Manager! Heather has several years’ experience in HR and she is going to be a great asset to SCL. Here are a few fun facts about her: If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? I would … Continued
EXPERIENCES: May 2021
It’s May and we have a big announcement… Beginning May 3rd, both branches of the Saline County Library will be OPEN FULLY! Find details on page 2 as well as: – Information on the importance of Summer Reading– Virtual programs for May– Where you can find us in the community…and more! View the May 2021 … Continued
Fantastic Foods
Trying to help a picky eater? Introduce new foods? Or just read about food? Look no further! American as Paneer Pie by Kelkar An Indian American girl navigates prejudice in her small town and learns the power of her own voice in this brilliant gem of a middle grade novel full of humor and heart, perfect for … Continued
May Picture Books
May is here and Ms. Wendy has some new picture books to show off! The Old Truck by Jarrett Pumphrey Purple E Pum On a small family farm, an old truck falls into disrepair and lies nearly forgotten, except by the family’s daughter. The truck has been part of her daydreams as she grows up and … Continued
Reopening May 3rd with New Hours
Both branches of the Saline County Library will be reopening fully, without appointments, on May 3rd. Along with the reopening, we will be introducing new summer hours to better accommodate the community. Beginning May 3rd, the new summer hours for both branches will be: Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PMTuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PMWednesday: … Continued