SCL Celebrates National Novel Writing Month
by Lyndsey Ammons It’s November, so it’s officially National Novel Writing Month, or “NaNoWriMo” for short. It’s a great way to get into writing! The challenge is to focus on writing a first draft of 50,000 words in one month. The main goal is to just get the words out and not edit while you’re … Continued
Gann Museum Unveils Saline County Veterans Display
By Cody Berry I decided to take a break from the old collection books and put together a tribute to our Saline County veterans. This display features three uniforms from three different wars, two swords from the 1800s, a mess kit and medal from a WWII hero who survived being a prisoner of war, and … Continued
Reading Dragons & Friends Encourages Kids to Read
Reading Dragons & Friends is a reading incentive programs for ages 5 and up starting September 4th. Trade your cards with friends, play a casual game or compete in a tournament, and collect them all! Come by the Benton or Bryant branch to pick up your Reading Dragons & Friends starter pack and instructions starting … Continued
Museum Day in Saline County
Saline County Museums have partnered to host the 3rd annual Saline County Museum Day on Saturday, September 23 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The ten museums are located throughout the county in Bauxite, Bryant, Benton, Haskell, Mabelvale, and Traskwood. Unlike a typical day for these museums, the event does not require appointments or reservations. … Continued
Get your DISCOUNTS with your LIBRARY CARD!
Library Card Sign Up Month starts September 1st! We are partnering with 50 local businesses during the entire month of September as a part of our Library Card Sign Up Month celebration. Businesses from all over Saline County are offering discounts to customers who present their library card! September is a national holiday for libraries … Continued
Keeping up with the Librarians…
The Saline County Library is grateful for the outpouring of support we have received from patrons and community members, co-workers and board members over the past several months. We want to serve Saline County in the best way we can. We would like the board and residents to know that we have heard the concerns and … Continued
The Ganns Visit Havana
The Gann family has garnered a great deal of fame in Saline County over the years, but did you know that in 1940 they visited Havana, Cuba? Dr. Gann, Jr., worked for many years as Chief of Staff at St. Vincent’s Infirmary and at Little Rock General Hospital from 1919 to 1924. Reportedly, it was … Continued
Life of a Library Book
A look at how library books find their way to the shelves! The Saline County Library is home to over 94,725 unique books and items. Among these items are DVDs, audiobooks, video games, and a host of physical tools, such as cake pans and fishing rods. But how do these books/items find their way to … Continued
Benefits of Summer Reading
Hey there, bookworms! Summer is here, and it’s time to soak up some sun, fun, and of course, fantastic books! While the temptation to take a break from reading during the vacation is understandable, it’s essential to keep those pages turning. Let’s dive into the incredible reasons why reading over summer vacation is not only … Continued
LIBRARY STATEMENT: June 6th Book Donation
On June 6th, the Saline County Library received the book “Goodnight Baphomet” as a donation from a patron. We accepted the book donation like we normally would, and we are in the process of reviewing the material to see if it fits within our selection criteria guidelines. It has not been added to the collection or … Continued