National Library Week 2023
The Saline County Library encourages the public to participate in National Library Week! National Library Week 2023 will be the week of April 23. The citizens of Saline County can participate in library dress-up days and special events the entire week at either the Benton or Bryant Branch. The theme for National Library Week 2023 … Continued
The Tiniest Arts Show
“All art has this characteristic––it unites people.” After last year’s incredible turnout, the Tiniest Art Show returns for the second year, on exhibit at both branches from March 6th – 31st! Embracing the 2023 summer’s reading program theme –– “All Together Now” –– this miniature art exhibit is bringing together patrons of all ages and talents … Continued
Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
Santa is coming to the library! This is a busy time of year for Santa with last minute sleigh checks, checking his list not once but twice, and getting ready for the big day. But luckily your favorite children’s librarians are definitely on the nice list, and have talked Santa into coming to visit. He’ll … Continued
The benefit of audiobooks
We love books here at the library. We love them all from ebooks to traditional print, classic literature to modern graphic novels. We believe books of all forms have their benefits. Audiobooks are a medium that can be overlooked by children and parents alike, with some detractors saying that they don’t really count as reading. … Continued
Autism Resources
We at the Saline County Library truly believe libraries are for everyone, but we know that experiences at the library can be more difficult for some than others. With this in mind, we have put together some autism resources, located at the children’s department desk. These resources include fidgets, a weighted lap pad, noise-reducing headphones, … Continued
Imaginative Play
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning.”- Mr. Rogers Young children “play pretend” because it’s fun, but it’s also an important part of their development. There are so many reasons why imaginative play is great for children. It’s a way to … Continued
Homeschool Hour is BACK!
You heard it here, folks. Homeschool Hour will be resuming once again in full swing starting the first Wednesday of September and continuing through November. We have heard your requests and we are pleased to announce that we can host our typical Homeschool Hour in the building again! Here’s a quick rundown of how Homeschool … Continued
Bees, Bees, Bees!
The Saline County Library has exciting news- We now have bees! Bees are considered one of the most important pollinators on the planet, but unfortunately, their numbers have been declining in recent years. Jeff Rosinbaum owns and will care for the hive located at the Benton branch. Our hive is located outside the children’s area … Continued
Biographies Aren’t Just for Grown-Ups!
Did you know that the Saline County Library has three sections of biographies aimed toward children? These books are filled with true stories of amazing feats, overcoming obstacles, and learning from failure. Biographies in our early non-fiction section are picture books, written to be read by a grown-up to a child. These have beautiful pictures … Continued