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

The Saline County Library has an opening for a Youth Services Assistant at the Benton branch.  Summary  The Youth Services Assistant is responsible for assisting patrons, providing reader’s advisory, and general maintenance of the Youth Services Department. This is a part-time position.  Qualifications  High School diploma plus two years of customer service experience are preferred. … Continued

The annual Genealogy Workshop will be held on Saturday, March 21st from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton.  Our presenter, Mark Lowe, will be discussing Cherokee Ancestors, Published Local Histories, Timelines and Manuscripts, and DNA Tests.  Presenter: Mark Lowe Mark Lowe describes himself as a lifelong genealogist. He … Continued

Valentine’s Day is coming up and whether you’re a hopeless romantic, an Anti-Valentine’s Day celebrator or something in between, we’ve got books for you!  Chick-Lit I Owe You One by Sophie KinsellaFixie Farr has always lived by her father’s motto: “Family first.” And since her dad passed away, leaving his charming housewares store in the hands … Continued

Below is a list of polling locations in Saline County: Balboa Baptist Church415 Ponce De Leon Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Centerpoint Church20383 Hwy. I-30 Benton, AR 72015 East End Baptist Church4701 East End Rd. Hensley, AR 72065 Fairplay Baptist Church8516 Fairplay Rd. Benton, AR 72015 First Baptist Church – Bryant6715 Hwy. 5 North Bryant, … Continued