Getting’ Hygge Wit It
Daylight Saving Time will end soon on November 6, ushering in the short days and long nights of winter. One of the best ways to combat the winter blahs (and/or blues) is by embracing the Danish concept of contentment, comfort, and connection known as Hygge (pronounced ‘hue-geh’). Hygge is where mindfulness and minimalism meet. It … Continued
2022 SCL Awards Recap (photos at bottom)
We were so excited to host our first-ever Saline County Library Awards on September 29th, 2022. We presented 30 awards to staff, patrons, and members of the community. The event was held at the Saline County Career and Technical Campus. The purpose of the ceremony was to highlight the achievements the library has completed over … 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
Tech Connect: Free Basic Computer Classes
(Visit Spanish Tech Connect Page- Vista la pagina de Spanish Tech Connect) We are proud to announce we are the only library in the state of Arkansas to receive a Public Library Association Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive Grant. With the grant funds, we are bringing basic computer and internet courses to the underserved populations in … Continued
You’re Never Too Old for Trick-or-Treating
How old is too old to go trick-or-treating? When you become a teenager, there is some notion that makes you believe you are too old to enjoy dressing up and getting free candy. This may come from peers that pressure you into thinking that trick-or-treating is for “babies” or even your parents thinking you’re too … Continued
Tech Connect: Clases gratuitas de computación básica
(Visit English Tech Connect Page) Nos enorgullece anunciar que somos la única biblioteca en el estado de Arkansas que recibió una Donación para Talleres de Computación Básico de parte de la Asociación de Bibliotecas Públicas. Con los fondos de la donación, estamos brindando cursos de computadoras e Internet básico a las poblaciones marginadas de nuestra … Continued
Fun DYI Halloween Costumes for Adults
Do you ever wish you could go back and just be a kid again? I know I do, especially around Halloween. Every October I begin to think back on when I used to dress up for Halloween when I was a kid and think about all the fun I had and all the candy I … 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
Playing Catch-Up: How your library card can help kids with lost learning
Over the Covid-19 pandemic, many children suffered significant learning loss due to school closures and distance learning. According to a study by Horace Mann Educators Corporation, more than 97% of teachers reported their students are behind compared to pre-pandemic classes. As parents and caregivers work with their kids to fill in those learning gaps, the … Continued
Homecoming Dance for the Win!
There are lots of reasons to look forward to back-to-school season- reconnecting with friends, Friday night football, and cooler temperatures. But, one back-to-school tradition that kids all over the U.S. look forward is Homecoming! The tradition of Homecoming started over 100 years ago. Although which college started it first is up for debate, the idea … Continued