The Importance of Community Helpers
There are many reasons that schools and libraries include community helpers in the curriculum presented to children. Learning about community helpers helps children to understand being a part of a community, which leads to a feeling of belonging. It helps to foster a sense of teamwork within a child’s world. It’s also important from a … Continued
Dyslexia Resources at the Library
Did you know that approximately 20% of Americans have dyslexia? Dyslexia is a learning disability that causes difficulties in language processing, usually with reading, writing, and spelling. Despite these challenges, the library can still be a wonderful and friendly space for dyslexic and other struggling readers. In the Juvenile First Chapter section we’ve got books … Continued
Get Ready for a Poetry Slam!
The Saline County Library will be hosting a Poetry Slam on April 29th from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton. The Saline County Library is inviting aspiring poets to share their work in front of a live audience in celebration of National Poetry Month. The rules are simple: … Continued
Discover Your Love for Manga
When I was a kid I loved reading picture books, the beautiful illustrations added so much to the story and I missed them when I moved on to chapter books and novels. I love seeing the author’s vision for their characters and setting come to life. I was in college before I discovered graphic novels … Continued
Save a Life. Give Blood.
Inflation is soaring, Russia is invading Ukraine, and sometimes it feels like everyone is a little on edge these days. You may ask yourself: “What can I do?” Well, Darren Shaw of the Arkansas Blood Institute has a worthy answer to that question. You can give blood. Due to the nationwide blood shortage in the … Continued
Community Pantry
Our community pantry is getting low so we need your help to provide essential food and hygiene items, as well as snack foods, to our community! You can donate items by droppiing them off at the front desk of either branch. Please make sure no items donate are open, damaged, or expired. All items donated … Continued
Show Off Your Comedy Skills at our Stand-Up Comedy Night!
The Saline County Library will be hosting a Stand-Up Comedy Night on April 1, 2022 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Benton branch located at 1800 Smithers Drive. Saline County residents ages 18 and up are invited to show off their comedic skills to a live audience in honor of April Fools’ Day. … Continued
Saline County Library Hosting Author Talk with Mara Leveritt and Jason Baldwin
The Saline County Library is excited to announce a live author event with author Mara Leveritt and Jason Baldwin on Tuesday, April 5th from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Benton Event Center. Baldwin was one of the three who were implicated in the West Memphis Three murders. Leveritt will be joining Community Librarian, … Continued
Valentine’s Gift Bags on Sale Now!
The Friends of the Saline County Library are selling Valentine’s Day Gift Bags for $10 starting January 24th and going through February 12th, or while supplies last. You can choose from three bags: adults, teens, and children. Adult gift bags include a vase of artificial flowers, truffles, a wall hanger, a wine glass, and one … Continued
Participate in the “Tiniest Art Show!”
We’re hosting “The Tiniest Art Show” for patrons to show off their artistic abilities! Beginning February 1st, you can pick up a Tiniest Art kit which contains a 3×3 canvas, air-dry clay, and paint. Submissions must be turned in at the Youth Services desk in Benton by February 25th. “I’ve always been a huge believer … Continued