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In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, we have made the decision to close both branches of the Saline County Library, starting Monday, March 23rd.  You will still be able to pick-up holds in Benton for the rest of today (3/20) and tomorrow (3/21) 10a-2p, as well as call to reserve a spot … Continued

Let’s try writing a Cinquain today. This is a super fun poem that is only five lines long and describes a person. It’s kind of like a miniature biography. To begin, spend a few moments brainstorming about our person. Character name:What is their job?Who are they? Brainstorm description words; think about appearance and personality words. … Continued

Chances are, your spring break plans have gotten cancelled as a result of COVID-19 and the suggestions to practice social distancing. So, while you may not be able to visit the beach or a foreign country in real life, you can imagine yourself there with these books (all available on Libby and Overdrive)! Normal People … Continued

This activity relies heavily on brainstorming. Find a partner, or parents lead the activity for your kids. Grab some paper and a pencil and let’s get started. Imagine your perfect place… What can you see: Describe everything from what kind of plants grow to what color the sky is What can you smell: Are you … Continued

Let’s try writing a color poem. First think of a color you want to write your poem about… I’ll use Green as an example. Now let’s brainstorm: What things look (green)?Apples, markers, caterpillars, shady trees What things sound (green)?Lawnmowers What things smell (green)?Grass, flowers, rain What things taste (green)? Vegetables What things feel (green)?Gardens, forests … Continued

Covid 19 has a lot of us feeling scared. Let’s turn this nasty virus into a silly poem instead! Title: name your poem Line 1: The (name of your poem) monster has Line 2: Describe his head Line 3: describe his mouth Line 4: describe his body Line 5: describe his arms Line 6: describe … Continued

Following a board meeting on March 16th and in consultation with Saline County Quorum Court, the Saline County Library announced they will take extra precautions to protect staff and patrons while also still providing access to entertainment and educational resources. The Benton location will be offering restricted access and the Bryant branch will only be … Continued

Hoopla is now live as of March 17! Hoopla is an online streaming service for ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and television shows. It is similar to other streaming services like Netflix or Disney+. All titles may be streamed and you have the option to download them onto mobile devices. With your Saline County Library card, you … Continued

Effective Friday, March 13, the Saline County Library is suspending programs, events, and outreach through the end of the month. We have taken the following steps for precaution: – Adding additional cleaning and sanitation procedures and products in our buildings– Reminding staff to wash their hands and cover when coughing or sneezing (even if it’s … Continued

It’s important for libraries to provide pertinent and factual information for the public. With the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, becoming more widespread, we want to separate fact from myth so that the community doesn’t worry more than they should.  About Coronavirus (COVID-19)* Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from … Continued