Life of a Library Book
A look at how library books find their way to the shelves! The Saline County Library is home to over 94,725 unique books and items. Among these items are DVDs, audiobooks, video games, and a host of physical tools, such as cake pans and fishing rods. But how do these books/items find their way to … Continued
Benefits of Summer Reading
Hey there, bookworms! Summer is here, and it’s time to soak up some sun, fun, and of course, fantastic books! While the temptation to take a break from reading during the vacation is understandable, it’s essential to keep those pages turning. Let’s dive into the incredible reasons why reading over summer vacation is not only … Continued
LIBRARY STATEMENT: June 6th Book Donation
On June 6th, the Saline County Library received the book “Goodnight Baphomet” as a donation from a patron. We accepted the book donation like we normally would, and we are in the process of reviewing the material to see if it fits within our selection criteria guidelines. It has not been added to the collection or … Continued
We are EXPANDING!!! East End Branch Coming Soon!
We are excited to announce that we are in the process of expanding into a third branch, which will serve the community of East End, Arkansas. This branch will be located in the Hope Valley Development at 24005 Arch Street, Hensley, AR 72065. The expansion is estimated to open in September of 2023. According to … Continued
Gann Goods: Saline County and Pottery
After the Civil War ended in 1865, many potters came to this part of Saline County. Between 1868 and 1898, there were as many as a dozen potteries in Benton. Locally made and world famous Niloak pottery was discovered in 1912 by Charles “Bullet” Hyten. While most potters made more functional items like flower vases, … Continued
Just the Facts: Learn About Library Policies, Procedures, and the Collections
On Monday, April 17th, the Saline County Quorum Court voted 11:2 to pass a resolution that suggests the Saline County Library create policies to relocate materials that parents or the public deem inappropriate for children into areas that are not accessible to children. Several library employees along with library supporters attended the meeting. Many were … Continued
Digital Resources for Teens
In the words of Arthur, “Having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a library card”. There are so many excellent ways to use your library card besides checking out books at the library. We have platforms for e-books, audiobooks, music, movies, and even homework help. Brainfuse has two platforms that make learning easier. On Brainfuse LearnNow you can interact with live tutors that specialize in multiple subjects … Continued
National Library Week 2023
The Saline County Library encourages the public to participate in National Library Week! National Library Week 2023 will be the week of April 23. The citizens of Saline County can participate in library dress-up days and special events the entire week at either the Benton or Bryant Branch. The theme for National Library Week 2023 … Continued