Teen Halloween!
From scary to spooky to vibey, this list will be sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! Check out some of our reading recommendations just for teens. The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater The newly released graphic novel adaptation of a paranormal classic, The Raven Boys. Also available on Libby as an e-book! These … Continued
Tween Murder Mysteries!
Tween Murder Mysteries Something wicked this way comes… and we’re on the case! Just in time for Halloween, dive into these thrilling tween murder mysteries that are perfect for young readers who love suspense, clever puzzles, and unforgettable characters. Premeditated Myrtle by Elizabeth C. Bunce 12-year-old Myrtle Hardcastle, an aspiring detective in Victorian England who … Continued
Alderman Chenault’s Service in WWII
By Cody Berry Hubert Floyd Chenault was born in the Bland Community of Saline County on October 22, 1919, to Floyd Nelson and Annie Maude Ray Chenault. Chenault was drafted by the United States Navy on May 16, 1944, along with fellow Saline County men Sour Green, Lloyd Howard, John Taylor and Dub Davenport. Chenault … Continued
Did you know? The 48-Star Flag
By Cody Berry Did you know that during the Second World War, there were only 48 states? Well, there were, and at that time the American flag had 48 stars to represent them all. At the Gann Museum, we have a couple 48-star American flags in our new exhibit based on Arnold Wright’s book, My … Continued
Rationing During the Second World War
By Cody Berry After the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the United States found itself fighting a war on both sides of the globe simultaneously. The US government created a system of rationing, which limited the amount of certain goods that a person or family could buy. Food items such as butter, … Continued
Halloween 2025 at Saline County Library!
Another year, another spooky season! We’re so excited to kick off the events for Halloween in 2025. This year, we’ve got some awesome storytimes, movies, trivia, and more! Check out everything happening at your local library. The Costume Closet Is Back! Starting at 9:00 AM on Monday, September 29, the Saline County Library’s annual Costume … Continued
Benton’s Own Bill Brown
By Cody Berry Another one of the Saline County veterans featured in our new exhibit is Benton’s own Bill Brown. This is his story. Charles William “Bill” Brown was born in Benton on December 29, 1920, to Charles E. and Sammy Ashby Brown. Brown graduated from Benton High School in 1938 and joined the U.S. … Continued
Saline Reads
Introducing the biggest book club in Saline County! Why read a book alone when you can read it with so many friends? We’re proud to announce the new Saline Reads program. We’ll have daily videos on Facebook and YouTube reading with your favorite librarians and staff in Benton, Bryant, and East End! Tune in on … Continued
The Story of Alvin Lloyd McNeil
By Cody Berry I recently wrote about Ewell Ross McCright who was a prisoner of war during WWII. Well, he wasn’t the only local veteran to have spent time in a POW camp. In the Gann Museum’s new exhibit, “My Country Called,” named after historian Arnold Wright’s book, we have some newspaper clippings and a … Continued
Introducing Our New Exhibit: My Country Called
By Cody Berry Over the past few months, I’ve been searching the building for anything that came from the 1940s in hopes of building a display on Saline County during the Second World War. This year marks eighty years since the end of WWII in 1945 and this is our tribute to the brave men … Continued