Long Way Down – Jason Reynolds  An ode to Put the Damn Guns Down, this is New York Times bestseller Jason Reynolds’s fiercely stunning novel that takes place in sixty potent seconds—the time it takes a kid to decide whether or not he’s going to murder the guy who killed his brother.      The … Continued

We challenge you to complete a lap-quilt-sized quilt-top by the end of 2020!  By working through all 12 quilt squares, you will gain the skills to create any style of pieced quilt you like in the future. This challenge runs from July 1st to December 31st and is for ages 16 and up.  The challenge … Continued

There are a few days left of Pride Month, and there are hundreds of books that can teach us about the struggles and celebrations of the LGBTQIA community. All of these books are available either on Libby or to be placed on hold for curbside pickup.  If I Was Your Girl – Meredith RussoAmanda Hardy … Continued

Kindness is always in fashion, and these days we really need to make sure we’re dressing in our finest! The books on this list can be a great starting point for discussions with your children about how to be kind to themselves, to the Earth, and to others, whether they look and act the same … Continued

In the world of juvenile and young adult literature there has been an upsurge in the popularity of classic fairy tales revised into novel form. These revised works can include fuller plots, changed settings and characters, and even combinations of multiple tales. Modern retellings of fairy tales can be found across genres, with some remaining … Continued

Numerous studies have shown that reading over the summer prevents “summer reading loss.” By the end of 6th grade, children who lose reading skills over the summer are two years behind their classmates. Reading four or five books over the summer can have a significant impact for middle school readers. Summer Reading programs usually encourage … Continued

Let us help you find your next great read! Here at the Saline County Library we have lots of options when it comes to finding books you and your kids will love. Anytime you are in the library one of our knowledgeable librarians would love to help you find great titles, but while the library … Continued

On June 12, the library board voted to keep the library closed to the public through mid-July, when they will reassess the spread of COVID-19.  As a result of the buildings remaining closed to the public, both locations will now offer curbside holds pick-up services Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday from … Continued

June is here and that means its time for our big SUMMER READING ADVENTURE!!!  This year, you can experience everything ONLINE from your desktop or mobile device. Plus, we have a really cool giveaway that is fun for kids and adults. As you look through this digital magazine, you will notice boxes that pop up … Continued

Hey everyone! Are we ready for Summer Reading 2020? We may not be able to see everyone at the library, but we hope you join us at some of our fun virtual events.  Virtual Program on Beanstack This year we are using cool new software called Beanstack, if you click this link you’ll be able … Continued