Library Suspending Browsing Appointments

Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, the Saline County Library board has made the decision to suspend browsing appointments until further notice.  Alternative services are being offered so patrons can still experience the library as much as possible. We will continue offering curbside holds pick-up services and notary services. Computer reservations can still … Continued

Books for Angliophiles

Pull a chair up to the fire, brew a cup of tea, and open a box of biscuits because you’re in for a great British book or at least a book that takes place there!  Keeping the Castle by Patrice Kindl  Seventeen-year-old Althea is the sole support of her entire family, and she must marry well. But … Continued

Favorite Holiday Stories!

Enjoy the coziness of old traditions with the excitement of learning about new ones in these December holiday books about Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. A Very Fuddles Christmas by Frans VischerTwas the holiday season of treasures and treats. but Fuddles the cat only wanted to eat….and open his presents, then sit down and play but that’s … Continued

Branch Shelver Position Filled

We are so excited to welcome Yajaira to the Saline County Library! Yajaira has several years of experience in the library field, so we know she’ll fit right in! Here are a few fun facts about her: If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Force field power so I could protect innocent … Continued

EXPERIENCES: December 2020

In this month’s edition of Experiences, you will find: -Information on Winter Reading-Holiday Movie Night Packs-Virtual programming for December-Library staff Christmas card-A giveaway…and more!

Virtual Winter Programs!

We will be hosting special holiday-themed virtual programs throughout the month of December, along with our regular virtual programs! On Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, the Community Outreach department will continue hosting Holiday Bingo on Facebook Live. Each week, you will have the chance to win a gift card from a local business or one of … Continued

Small Business Saturday Promotion Starts November 21st!

Small Business Saturday is just around the corner and this year it is really important to shop local! But what makes shopping your favorite local stores even better, is a chance to win money while shopping!  We have partnered with 11 local businesses to host a Small Business Scavenger Hunt. The hunt opens us Saturday, … Continued

Winter Reading Starts Nov. 23rd!

Beginning Monday, November 23rd, we will be hosting our second annual Winter Reading program! This program will run through January 30th and will be hosted through Beanstack. Patrons can register on the Saline County Library’s Beanstack and complete reading goals and challenges to earn a prize. For every five days a patron reads, they will … Continued

Part-Time Library Assistant Position Filled

We are thrilled to introduce our new Part-Time Library Assistant, Elizabeth!  Elizabeth is a student at SAU and has worked in their library for the past few years. Here are a few fun facts about her: If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? I would be Wonder Woman. I am not sure … Continued

Superhero Books!

What would your super power be? I want the power to talk to animals, or maybe time travel. If there’s ever been a time for a super hero, 2020 is that time. Take a break from virtual school or work and grab one of these great super powered books. We’ve got novels about your favorite … Continued