Saline County’s First Movie Theater
By Cody Berry The Bauxite Theater was built in 1918 and wcould seat 1,000 people. It was run by the town’s “Amusement Commitee,” which had 20 members.1 During the Great Depression of the 1930s, the Bauxite Theater was much more than a place to watch news reels and Hollywood movies. In November 1930, after the … Continued
Creating at the Library!
Paintings, keychains, hats, and more – creating just about anything you want at the library is possible with your imagination and the Saline County Library’s Makerspaces! Our Makerspaces are vibrant hubs of creativity, where patrons of all ages can explore hands-on tools and technology to bring their ideas to life. Whether you’re designing a custom … Continued
Saline County and the American Revolution
By Cody Berry Not too long ago I was walking around the Saline County Courthouse, and I took a few minutes to look at the many veterans’ memorials. One of them was placed in honor of Asher Bagley and Benjamin Bryant who had served in the American Revolution. I had heard of Benjamin Bryant before … Continued
The Bauxite Hospital
By Cody Berry Since our exhibit at the Gann Museum is about Bauxite, I wanted to share some information about their hospital. Construction began on the Bauxite Hospital in 1910 by what became the Aluminum Company of America, also known as Alcoa. The reported cost was $11,000, and by 1944 it was considered one of … Continued
70 Years of Caring at Saline Memorial Hospital
By Cody Berry On Friday, June 20, Kari Lapp and I went to a private event at Saline Memorial Hospital celebrating its 70 years of history. There was a very special ceremony led by Saline Health System CEO Char Boulch and County Judge Matt Brumley. During the ceremony we were taken on a walk down … Continued
Life of the USS Saline County
By Cody Berry Did you know that the U.S. Navy had a ship named after Saline County? There was and it served in both World War II and the Korean War. The USS Saline County was a landing ship built in 1944, but it wasn’t given that name until July 1, 1955. The ship’s function … Continued
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New Acquisition: Civil War Minie Balls
By Cody Berry This time we are taking a break from the mines of Bauxite and the upcoming exhibit about WWII to announce that the Gann Museum has recently acquired something very special. Saline County resident Don Lucy came to see me on June 5 to donate a set of 18 Civil War era Minie … Continued
Your Guide to Summer Reading for Kids
Overwhelmed by all our Summer Reading kids events? Let’s break it down! Whether you want the kids to relax and engage their creativity with crafts, or more engage in more active play and excitement in our storytimes, we have a program for you. We’ll be your guide to help you find the perfect event for … Continued
Our Summer Reading Challenge is for Adults, too!
While we have some awesome opportunities for your little ones to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge, we also have some fun events for adults as well! Whether you enjoy a spooky time or want to experience a fun night of arts and crafts – we have it all! Take a look at our handy … Continued