Wizarding Week at the library is February 10-15th! Harry Potter fans of all ages can join us for magical activities each day during the week. See our calendar or keep reading for a full list of the spellbinding activities taking place during the second week of February at the Benton branch.  Wizarding Week will kick … Continued

We are hosting our first Bookin’ It 5K race on Saturday, April 11 at 8:00 AM! The race will begin at Bryant Middle School, loop around Mabel Boswell Memorial Library and Bryant High School, then finish back at Bryant Middle School for a total of 3.1 miles. We are hosting this 5K to begin the … Continued

Join us for our second annual Tween Harry Potter Late Night x2! Your tween can pick one night below:Friday, February 7 from 6:00-8:30 PMORSaturday, February 8 from 6:00 PM-8:30 PM Tweens ages 8-12 only! Registration is required; contracts must be submitted to either the Benton or Bryant library between Tuesday, January 21 and Saturday, February … Continued

We are so excited to welcome Bella Cusimano back to the Saline County Library as a Part-time Library Assistant in Bryant! Bella was formerly a Shelver in Benton before she headed off to college. We are so pleased that she has chosen to work with us again!   Here are a few fun facts about … Continued

Learning Kits and Early Literacy Kits are developed by your Saline County Library Youth Services Staff to help make learning fun!  Kits may contain activity sheets, toys, games, and other props designed to engage children and encourage exploration.  Learning Kits can be used by parents, teachers, daycare workers, or other caregivers. Kits check out for … Continued

It’s time for another year-end round-up! Here were some of your favorite books, movies and more:  Adult Nonfiction: Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals by Rachel HollisThe Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It by John SeymourBest Self: Be You, Only Better by Mike BayerAir Fry Every Day: 75 Recipes to Fry, … Continued

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