2025 Holiday Programs
Happy holidays from Saline County Library! We have so many programs this holiday season that we can’t wait to share with you. Check out all we have going on in December 2025!
Holiday Wrapping Station
The Benton and East End will have free wrapping paper so you can wrap up your their holiday gifts! Wrapping supplies are free, and wrapping at the library has the added bonus of staying away from prying eyes who might want to spoil the secret! The Holiday Wrapping Station will be available during library branch open hours from Monday, December 1 to Saturday, December 20.
Santa Visits the Library
All three library branches are having a very special visitor… Santa! All visits will be from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM, with different dates for each branch:
- East End Branch: December 2 at 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Bryant Branch: December 4 at 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Benton Branch: December 9 at 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Local Author Showcase
The Benton Branch will have local authors at the library from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Saturday, December 6. Drop by to meet them, talk about their work, and maybe even buy a thoughtful holiday gift supporting local talent.
Holiday Trivia
On December 9 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, the library will run a holiday-themed trivia at U.S Pizza in Bryant! This trivia night is open to all ages. Make sure to register, so we can estimate the headcount for U.S pizza! Entry to the game is totally free, but you’ll have to order your own food and drink. If you win, you could take home a prize!
Holiday Workshop
The Benton branch will host a variety of crafting activities downstairs in the Makerspace area and Lower Commons. The Holiday Workshop session, taking place on Wednesday, December 10 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, will have guided instruction on how to make custom holiday cards, gift tags, and handmade ornaments. No registration is required, and patrons of all ages are encouraged to drop in to create seasonal items.
Need a last minute gift? There will be a second Last Minute Holiday Workshop on Saturday, December 20 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Bryant Branch. Patrons of all ages are welcome to use Makerspace supplies to wrap gifts, create homemade presents, and enjoy festive treats.
Holiday Crafternoon
Tweens and Teens are invited to visit the Bryant Makerspace to make DIY gifts for the holiday season! The Makerspace will be open on Mondays and Wednesdays during December from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM, with lots of cool craft ideas and supplies to make them come to life.
A Blue Holiday Party
Our favorite Blue Dog is coming to visit the library! Say hi to Blue Dog and take photos with this sweet pup. All ages are welcome to enjoy holiday festivities… including a snow globe jump house, games, and crafts! Mark your calendar for Friday, December 12 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Gingerbread Storytime
Youth Services Librarian, Ms. Jordan, hosts a special storytime, featuring a scavenger hunt to find the Gingerbread Man and sweet treats for all storytime visitors. This storytime is best suited for ages 3 – 5 years old.
Noon Years Eve Party
Children under five years old are invited to celebrate the incoming new year at the library early at 12:00 PM noon on December 31 instead of midnight. The Benton branch will have a special storytime featuring librarian’s favorite books of 2025, songs, dancing, and a countdown to 12:00 PM noon. Festivities will begin at 11:30 AM.
