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Whether it was 10 years ago or 100, it’s all a long time ago to our kids. Stories from the past are like windows into what life was like at that time. Sometimes astonishing, sometimes poignant, and sometimes downright silly, these stories demonstrate the strength of the human spirit.  14 Cows For America by Carmen Agra Deedy Maasai tribal members, after hearing the story … Continued

Happy fall!  In this month’s magazine, you will:– Get to know our staff and their interests with Bitmoji workspaces– Find out which horror movie villain you are– Learn about the virtual programs taking place in October– See some of the Halloween Movie Night Packs…and so much more! View the October 2020 Experiences here. 

After careful consideration and planning, the Saline County Library board voted to allow patrons to browse the library shelves starting October 5, 2020 by making an appointment. You can request an appointment here. If you submit a request before 9:00 AM, our staff will respond as soon as they can but it may not be … Continued

Books by Mail service is designed for patrons that live too far from the branches to drive and pick up materials. The pilot program will be available until January 1, 2021. With the pilot program, all delivery fees are waived. This is first come first served and the maximum number of patrons able to participate … Continued

Book Clubs have started back up and you can join them! We have missed discussing the trending titles and are so excited that our book clubs are back and stronger than ever. We have four book clubs happening for all ages. Each club meets monthly to discuss the book for that month. Books can be … Continued

We are excited to be co-hosting webinars with educational organization, Active Minds. These webinars will be on Zoom every Tuesday at 7:00 PM CST with different topics discussed each week. The Active Minds mission is “to expand lives and minds by providing outstanding educational programs.” They focus on contemporary global issues, historical themes, and other … Continued

It’s September and that can only mean one thing: Library Card Sign-Up Month!  In this month’s magazine, you will:– Get a sneak peek of our new Movie Night Packs– Learn about the Genrefication process for our Non-Fiction collection– Find out about the virtual programs taking place in September– See what discounts your library card can … Continued

Pets…can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em. What would it be like to have the perfect pet?!  I Want a Dog by Jon Agee A girl seeks her perfect pet at an unusual animal shelter.  This Moose Belongs to Me by Oliver Jeffers A young boy learns that moose do not always follow the rules of proper … Continued

We are partnering with 63 local businesses during the entire month of September as part of our Library Card Sign-Up Month celebration. Businesses from all over Saline County are offering discounts to customers who present their library card! September is a national holiday for libraries called Library Card Sign-Up Month (LCSUM). Most libraries participate, and the … Continued

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we will be keeping all programming virtual for the fall. Beginning in September, there will be weekly programs for each age group with a mixture of Facebook live and recorded video programs, as well as private Zoom calls to allow children and their families to interact with our librarians. Program … Continued