Beginning in April, we are adding three new programs for adults. Two of those, Tabletop Games and Comic Book Club, will be monthly and one, Library Karaoke, will be a special one-time event.  “It’s important that libraries offer programs for adults,” said Adult Programmer Mason Newberry. “It allows them to see the wide variety of services … Continued

We will be celebrating National Library Week from April 4th to April 10th this year by showcasing different resources and materials, highlighting their staff, and participating in National Library Outreach Day.   National Library Week will, again, be virtual this year as the Saline County Library features the celebrations on their social media channels. Patrons will have the chance to share … Continued

We are so excited to welcome Ashlyn to the Saline County Library as the Youth Services Assistant: Makerspace! She has a background in teaching and enjoys a variety of artistic and musical interests that she can now share through Makerspace programming! Here are a few fun facts about her:  If you could choose one superpower, … Continued

We are so excited to welcome Dana to the Saline County Library as our new part-time Youth Services Assistant! She has several years of experience working with children in a daycare setting, so she will be perfect for this job! Here are a few fun facts about her:  If you could choose one superpower, what … Continued

If you want to discuss current events with your children, picture books are the way to go. We hope these books help you and your children learn more about the AAPI community. Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist by Julie Leung An inspiring picture-book biography of animator Tyrus Wong, the Chinese … Continued

It’s Child Abuse Prevention Month and it’s important to teach your children about body safety and consent. These picture books can help you explain the subjects with them. For more information on Child Abuse Prevention Month, including resources and hotlines, click here. My Body Belongs to Me: A Book About Body Safety by Jill Starishevsky Without … Continued

April is here and that means National Library Week is here! During the week of April 4-10th, we’ll join libraries from all over the country in celebrating everything that libraries have to offer and our amazing staff! In this edition of Saline County Library Experiences, you will find…– Information on the Bookin’ It 5K– Schedule … Continued

At the Saline County Library, we stand against racism and xenophobia, and we stand WITH the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. These J books in our collection encourage us to learn more about the AAPI community.  Prarie Lotus by Park Prairie Lotus is a powerful, touching, multilayered book about a girl determined to fit in and … Continued

After careful consideration and planning, the library board voted to allow patrons to browse the library shelves starting March 22, 2021 by appointment only! Patrons can request an appointment here. Appointments start on the hour, every hour 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturdays. Each browsing … Continued

School is always making us read classic literature for class that is hard to understand and doesn’t relate to real life today. It can be a real pain! The thing is, those classic stories are amazing if you can just get past the language barrier. Try reading one of these great new takes on the … Continued