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A few months ago, we officially joined the Mid-Ark Regional Library Consortium.  But what does that mean?  The Mid-Ark Regional Library Consortium consists of five libraries: Cleveland County Library, Dallas County Library, Grant County Library, Malvern-Hot Spring County Library and Saline County Library.  Saline County Library cardholders will now be able to use their library card … Continued

You bring the food. We reduce your library fines. During the week of November 25-30th (yes, that’s Thanksgiving week), for every non-perishable item you bring, we will waive $1.00 in late fines. For example, if you bring 10 food/hygiene items, you will have a total of $10.00 waived from your account! Suggested items: Tuna Pasta … Continued

We have some exciting news!! The Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton will be receiving new service desks, a new computer lab set-up and a self-service holds pick-up station in January!! In order to get these renovations done quickly and safely, the Bob Herzfeld branch will be closed during the week of January 6-11th.  In addition … Continued

We LOVE Summer Reading so much, that we’ve decided to do a Winter Reading as well! Starting December 2nd, you can pick up a bingo card from either the Benton or Bryant branch.  Complete five boxes in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line. Tasks such as reading for 20 minutes, wrapping a present in our … Continued

The Veteran’s Benefits Fair will be held on Saturday, November 9th from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM in the computer area at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. If you served in the military, bring your DD214 and join us. The Veteran’s Benefits Fair will feature vendors from Central Arkansas who will have information for veterans … Continued

We are so pleased to announce that the Technology Manager position has been filled by Rob Walton! Rob comes to us from Central Arkansas Library System, where he served as a Security Officer and provided computer system support. He began his IT career in the Navy and has worked in a variety of supervisory positions … Continued

We are proud to announce that our Youth Services Manager, Sarah Beth Lesko, was the recipient of the 2019 Rising Star Award at the Arkansas Library Association Conference!  The Rising Star Award was first awarded in 2017 and is used to recognize a library worker who has worked in libraries for less than 5 years … Continued

Costume Closet Opens October 7th! Saline County Library’s annual Costume Closet is open for business starting at 9:00 AM on Monday, October 7th. Costumes are available on a first come, first served basis; the library does not place holds on costumes. We have a variety of sizes and styles. Costumes available for checkout include superheroes, … Continued

We asked our staff what their favorite spooky movies were. Here are their answers: Amityville Horror (Stephanie, Seasonal Public Services Assistant)Newlyweds are terrorized by demonic forces after moving into a large house that was the site of a grisly mass murder a year before.  Beetlejuice (Erin, HR Manager)The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed … Continued

Starting TODAY (September 23rd) you can sign your 9 to 12 year-old up for our Minute to Win It Night on Friday, October 18th!  This is an event for tweens ages 9 to 12 exclusively, no younger siblings or parents allowed. We are going to have a fun night of activities and games. Here are some … Continued