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 … Continued

Staff Holiday Recs

The holidays are here! The time of cozy socks, blankets, and a good book. Or movie! Have you got a story that you return to every year? We asked our staff for their recommendations, and they are pretty cool! PLUS, you can check them all out at the library. Check out our holiday recommendations: Mason “Elf … Continued

East End opens earlier and on Saturdays!

We are so excited… the moment that you have been waiting for is finally here. The East End branch is opening its doors to patrons ON SATURDAYS! And in addition, the East End branch will now open at 9:00 AM instead of 10:00 AM. That’s more time with your favorite SCLEEB staff, books, movies, programs, … Continued

Saline County Ghost Towns 

By Cody Berry  While Saline County has had its share of spooky events, and crimes like the Staner Murders, I wanted to write about something less intense this Halloween. Did you know that in its earliest days the settlers of what would become Saline County formed whole communities that no longer exist? There was Saline … Continued

Oliver Playbill

The Saline County Library and the Rising Stars players proudly present our 7th annual library theater production: “Oliver!, Jr.” following the smash success of the 2025 production of “The Lion King, Jr.” This production will premiere in May of 2026 with a cast of entirely homeschooled acting students. The library is proud to continue our … Continued

Saline County’s War Memorial and Gold Star Mothers 

By Cody Berry  After the Second World War ended, there were many efforts undertaken to honor those who served and died in both world wars. In Saline County, there were parades in the downtown area. We have pictures of the VE (Victory in Europe) Day parade in our current exhibit at the Gann Museum.  In … Continued

November Giving!

This November we’re focusing on honoring and aiding those in need! Take a look at some of the charitable events the library is putting together for the amazing community within Saline County. 🍂 Mister Rogers Sweater Drive For the entire month of November, The Saline County Library will be accepting winter clothing at all branches. … Continued

Battle of the Businesses

So how does it work? 💛 Are you a business interested in participating? Fill out this form! Looking for marketing materials? Check out our Press Kit. ➡️ OR, Are you looking to donate? Find a donation box at one of our brave champion’s storefront locations below and help your favorite take the win! Items in … Continued

The Life of Bill McGinley 

By Cody Berry  Back on the first of October, Mrs. Peggy Tull Roberson stopped by the Gann Museum to donate some newspaper clippings for our collection. The articles are about one of Saline County’s World War II veterans: the late William C. “Bill” McGinley. McGinley was not born here, he was born in Scott, Arkansas … Continued

Fall Reading Challenge

There’s no better time to curl up with a cozy blanket, a warm drink, and a great story! 📖 Join the Fall Reading Challenge at the Saline County Library starting October 1. Pick up your BINGO card at any branch (or download it right here!) and start filling in the squares as you read your … Continued