Battle of the Businesses donated double this year!
We just knocked out our past record!!! The Battle of the Businesses has donated even more this year to our community. This is the second annual Battle of the Businesses, collecting food, hygiene products, and winter clothing for our community. Back in 2023, we collected a little over 1,000 food and hygiene items during our … 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
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
Tween Murder Mysteries!
Tween Murder Mysteries Something wicked this way comes… and we’re on the case! Just in time for Halloween, dive into these thrilling tween murder mysteries that are perfect for young readers who love suspense, clever puzzles, and unforgettable characters. Premeditated Myrtle by Elizabeth C. Bunce 12-year-old Myrtle Hardcastle, an aspiring detective in Victorian England who … Continued
Bauxite: The Death of a Dream
Pictured above: The Alcoa plant in Bauxite, originally built in 1952, but now owned and operated by the Almatis, Inc. By Cody Berry This week I wanted to cover the end of Bauxite as a company town. The end didn’t come because the mines were depleted or the aluminum industry shutdown after WWII. By 1944, … Continued
If You Like This… try these Book Recs!
Looking for something new, but not sure where to start? What about with something you already love!? Check out some of these popular movies, TV shows, and books to find new book recs. Who knows, maybe it’ll be your next big thing! Like KPOP Demon Hunters? Then you might love: Excited for the upcoming season … Continued
Powerful Discounts to your Favorite Stores with your Library Card!
What is Power of the Card? Grab your mask and cape! 🦸 Starting September 1st, libraries across the country celebrate the annual holiday of Library Card Sign Up Month, (or LCSUM) showcasing the power of books, digital resources, and programs available at your local library for free. ✨ At Saline County Library, we’ve celebrated LCSUM … Continued
Saline County and the American Revolution
By Cody Berry Not too long ago I was walking around the Saline County Courthouse, and I took a few minutes to look at the many veterans’ memorials. One of them was placed in honor of Asher Bagley and Benjamin Bryant who had served in the American Revolution. I had heard of Benjamin Bryant before … Continued
70 Years of Caring at Saline Memorial Hospital
By Cody Berry On Friday, June 20, Kari Lapp and I went to a private event at Saline Memorial Hospital celebrating its 70 years of history. There was a very special ceremony led by Saline Health System CEO Char Boulch and County Judge Matt Brumley. During the ceremony we were taken on a walk down … Continued