Gann Museum Unveils Saline County Veterans Display
By Cody Berry I decided to take a break from the old collection books and put together a tribute to our Saline County veterans. This display features three uniforms from three different wars, two swords from the 1800s, a mess kit and medal from a WWII hero who survived being a prisoner of war, and … Continued
Museum Day in Saline County
Saline County Museums have partnered to host the 3rd annual Saline County Museum Day on Saturday, September 23 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The ten museums are located throughout the county in Bauxite, Bryant, Benton, Haskell, Mabelvale, and Traskwood. Unlike a typical day for these museums, the event does not require appointments or reservations. … Continued
Get your DISCOUNTS with your LIBRARY CARD!
Library Card Sign Up Month starts September 1st! We are partnering with 50 local businesses during the entire month of September as a part of our Library Card Sign Up Month celebration. Businesses from all over Saline County are offering discounts to customers who present their library card! September is a national holiday for libraries … Continued
Keeping up with the Librarians…
The Saline County Library is grateful for the outpouring of support we have received from patrons and community members, co-workers and board members over the past several months. We want to serve Saline County in the best way we can. We would like the board and residents to know that we have heard the concerns and … Continued
The Ganns Visit Havana
The Gann family has garnered a great deal of fame in Saline County over the years, but did you know that in 1940 they visited Havana, Cuba? Dr. Gann, Jr., worked for many years as Chief of Staff at St. Vincent’s Infirmary and at Little Rock General Hospital from 1919 to 1924. Reportedly, it was … Continued
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
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
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