In an effort to continue serving the community safely, the Saline County Library is now offering Curbside Click & Go for holds pick-up through the Mid-Ark Regional Library System app! Curbside Click & Go is a safe and convenient way for a patron to pick up their holds. Instead of calling the library and waiting … Continued

This year, it’s as important as ever to practice thankfulness! Mrs. Wendy has compiled some of her favorite picture books that inspire thankfulness, and you can check them out at the library! Thankful by Eileen Spinielli Combines rhymes and illustrations to convey the importance of being thankful for everyday blessings  Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson Bear thanks … Continued

Now that you’re back in school, pick up a story about other kid’s schools. Mysterious English boarding schools to schools for wizards in training! School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani The New York Times bestselling School for Good and Evil series is an epic journey into a dazzling new world, where the only way out of … Continued

In this month’s edition of Experiences, you will find: -Books to inspire gratitude-A full list of virtual events and the calendar for November-A map of the new layout of Benton-Staff thankful notes…and more! View the November 2020 Experiences here. 

Seen the movie? Now read the book! Our staff believe all of these books were WAY better than their movie adaptations!   Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Albertalli  Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at … Continued

Our staff have compiled a list of their favorite Halloween movies and books that you can check out at the library! Check them out below. Movies: Tower of Terror  The Haunted Mansion  Halloweentown & Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge  Halloweentown High  Return to Halloweentown  Hocus Pocus  The Nightmare Before Christmas  Buffy the Vampire Slayer  Practical Magic  … Continued

Join us for Happy Hour x3!  During the week of October 19th, we will be partnering with Garland County Library to host two virtual homebrewing programs. These programs are free and are intended for ages 21 and up. On Wednesday, October 21st, Garland County Library Director Adam Webb and Garland County Library volunteer, Chris Hough … Continued

Early voting starts on Monday, October 19th and we’ve compiled all of the unbiased information you need!  Where can I early vote in Saline County? Benton Vote Center 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday-Friday; 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday, October 24 & 31221 N. Main, Benton New Life Church 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; … Continued

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.