Free Halloween Programs for All Ages
Free Halloween events are wicked this way comes! 🎃 We’ve got a SPOOKY amount of fun for all ages headed your way! You don’t need a library card to attend, but don’t you know you can check out the scariest books, movies, and more with your library card!? If you don’t have a library card, … Continued
Celebrate the End of Summer Reading at our Wrap-Up Party
If you participated in the Summer Reading Challenge or not, join us in our end-of-summer-reading Wrap-Up Party on Saturday, July 27. The event begins at 10:00 AM and has several activities until noon, followed by our Bird Watching program. All ages can enjoy meeting with local authors, crafting, a movie showing, and a storytime event at our … Continued
Adventure Begins at the Saline County Library for Summer Reading Challenge 2024
Summer Reading at the Saline County Library starts on Monday, June 3rd. All ages can enjoy age-specific programs weekly each library branch: Bob Herzfeld in Benton, Mabel Boswell in Bryant, and the East End branch. It’s easy to participate and so much fun! To register, visit www.SalineCountyLibrary.org/SummerReading and click the big yellow button. The challenge does not … Continued
Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Black Space Pioneers
by Dana Bloch During the month of February, we are celebrating Black History Month and our space theme by highlighting these great books about amazing space pioneers! Mae Jemison by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Dr. Mae Jemison is an astronaut and physican, and became the first African American woman in space in 1992. Hidden Figures … Continued
Celestial Spectacle: Saline County Residents Prepare for Total Solar Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, parts of Arkansas will experience a total solar eclipse! This means that for a matter of minutes, the moon will pass directly between the Earth and the Sun. During this period, the Sun’s bright rays will be blocked, casting the Moon’s dark shadow over parts of the planet! Arkansans are particularly … Continued
Blast Off into Learning: Stellar Space Resources for Kids
by Dana Bloch The Saline County Library Youth Services department is so excited for the eclipse this April that we are making our theme for the next few months all about space! If you are interested in learning more about space with your little ones, here are some websites we think you’ll enjoy! To Learn … 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
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
We are EXPANDING!!! East End Branch Coming Soon!
We are excited to announce that we are in the process of expanding into a third branch, which will serve the community of East End, Arkansas. This branch will be located in the Hope Valley Development at 24005 Arch Street, Hensley, AR 72065. The expansion is estimated to open in September of 2023. According to … Continued