“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement and success have no meaning.” – Benjamin Franklin To grow is to live, to stop growing is to die. I like plants, both inside and out. I nurture them, talk to them, prune them and enjoy them. If I neglect them, they wither, get diseased … Continued

Journal writing has been a life-long practice for me. It started when I was given a diary on my tenth birthday. I couldn’t wait to get home from school and write about the day’s events. Writing is a source of comfort and pleasure that helps me deal with stress, issues and emotions. It is also … Continued

We will be celebrating National Library Week a little differently this year—virtually. We will be showcasing different online resources, eLearning resources and more during the week of April 20-25th! As these are unprecedented times for libraries, especially because libraries thrive on social interaction, we have been hosting virtual programs on our Facebook page to keep … Continued

We announced in January they will be hosting our first Bookin’ It 5K race on Saturday, April 11 at 8:00 AM. Due to COVID-19 and safety measures to encourage social distancing, we have decided the race will only be held as a virtual run. Participants have until April 30th at 11:59 PM to register. A … Continued

On Monday, March 30th, the Saline County Library board voted that the library will remain closed for the safety of the community and will announce a reopening date when we have a clear idea of the safest time, in response to the rapidly growing novel coronavirus. As a recommendation from the American Library Association, while … Continued

Kids are out of school right now and we want to help encourage at home learning during this time. Here are some free educational resources available online through the Saline County Library. Overdrive and Libby (Best for: All Ages) Find books and audiobooks for the whole family on Overdrive. You can read these books on … Continued

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