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Hay! Why the long face? Quit horsing around and check out some of our equine themed books!  Misty of Chincoteague by Henry The determination of two youngsters to win a Chincoteague pony is greatly increased when the Phantom and her colt are among those rounded up for the yearly auction.  Pegasus by McKinley Because of a thousand-year-old … Continued

It’s Library Lovers’ Month! In this edition of Experiences, you will see: – A schedule of virtual programming in February– Reasons why SCL staff love the library and working there– Valentine’s Day services being offered including Blind Date with a Book and Speed Dating– Books to celebrate Black History Month…and more! View the February 2021 … Continued

Community helpers are all around us! These books celebrate the jobs people do in our community that help keep us safe, educate us, and provide for us. Who knows? Maybe your little one will find their future career on this list! Book-o-hats: a wearable book by Donald B. LemkeBecome a firefighter, a chef, or perhaps … Continued

We are so excited to welcome Jordan to the Saline County Library as our new Shelver in Benton! Jordan is currently a student at Ouachita Baptist University and will be student teaching this year. Here are a few fun facts about her: If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Teleportation, for sure. … Continued

Among Us is so much fun! Let’s explore other stories in outer space!  Sanity and Tallulah by Molly Brooks Sanity and Tallulah live in a space station at the end of the galaxy. When Sanity’s illegally created three-headed kitten escapes, the girls have to turn their home upside down to find her in this graphic novel  Cleopatra in Space: Target Practice by … Continued

Don’t spend Valentine’s Day alone; let the Saline County Library help you find your perfect match! We will be hosting a virtual speed dating event on Saturday, February 13th from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link and allow programmers to plan accordingly. Patrons can register here. … Continued

Snow animals are as cute as can be! Let’s read about some!  Polar Bear’s Underwear by Tupera Tupera Polar Bear has lost his underwear! Where could it be? There’s only one thing to do: Remove the book’s underwear-shaped bellyband to find the missing pair!Is that Polar Bear’s underwear? No, it’s Zebra’s–see the colourful stripes?What about that itty-bitty … Continued

Start the year off right with a book you can really sink your teeth into! Try one of our favorite books about vampires.   Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella’s side of the story. At last, … Continued

Happy New Year! In this edition of Saline County Library EXPERIENCES, you will find… – The chance to win a $50 gift card to Valhalla Restaurant and Axe Throwing– Staff New Year’s Resolutions– Highly-anticipated 2021 book releases– January events and programs for all ages…and more! View the January 2021 Experiences here.