Tabletop Role Playing Games
Imagine this, you and your friends are on a journey in a dangerous jungle. There are poisonous mushrooms, animals you’ve never heard of, and you’re on your way to slay a dragon that has taken over a neighboring community. Next week, maybe you and your friends are in a foreign night market competing in challenges … Continued
Love is in the Air
It’s February and that can only mean one thing! Love is in the air. The Saline County Library has everything you need to have a romantic evening in the house or to go out on the town. If you want to stay indoors, the Library has a karaoke machine so you and your loved one … Continued
Show some love! It’s National Library Lover’s Month!
The month of love is officially upon us! Hearts are EVERY WHERE! We are so thankful to have such a wonderful community that supports us in our various efforts. Some people ask us “how can I show my love for the library?” Good question! Of course, we want you to continue using your library card, … Continued
Fall in Love with the Library Again
Christmas is in the past. New years has gone. Now, everywhere you look on the grocery shelves there are red velvet hearts, plushy animals with kissy faces, and little sweet treats that have messages like “My Luv 4 U is 4ever.” But do you remember when you used to go the library as a kid, and you thought … Continued
April is National Poetry Month!
Have you ever tried your hand at writing poetry? Challenge yourself by writing a Haiku. Follow the steps below from Poetry4Kids.com to get started! How to Write a Haiku It is easy to learn to write a haiku, but it can take a lot of practice to learn how to do it well. This lesson … Continued
Supply Swap
The Saline County Library will host a supply swap for the public on Saturday, February 4th at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This is the perfect event to help you reorganize your art supply closet and declutter instead of throwing out your unused/ unwanted supplies, donate and swap them for new-to-you … Continued
What is Makerspace?
Start the New Year with a new hobby! Can you even remember the last time you made something, took something apart to see how it worked, or wanted to turn it into something else? Like most of us, you probably haven’t made anything in a while. What is Makerspace? Makerspace is a structured space for … Continued
A Wonderful Year for Dolly Parton Lovers!
News Story – Dolly Parton Dolly Parton has had one heck of a year. In March, she debuted her new novel Run Rose Run, co-written with James Patterson. In October, she received the ‘Courage and Civility Award’ from Jeff Bezos, which included a $100 Million award to be spent any way she chooses. On November … Continued
New Year, New Me
At the beginning of every year, most people like to start over, change their ways of living, by de-cluttering their homes, starting to eat better, or even trying to pick up a new hobby. According to Discovery Happy Habits on average 9-12 % of people keep their new year’s resolution. This year make it … Continued
Warm Wishes
The Saline County Library wants to make sure that members of Saline County are kept warm during the harsh winter months. The Benton branch of the library will be hosting a warm wishes window and the Bryant branch will have a warm wishes tree. The window and tree will have different items that are necessary … Continued