What is Bauxite Ore?
By Cody Berry There’s a long list of questions I get frequently during my tours at the Gann Museum. I try to answer them as best I can and relate that to whatever is next on the tour. Probably the most frequently asked question is something like “So, What’s Bauxite?” Well, Bauxite is a type … Continued
The Oldest Bridge in Arkansas?
Recently, in my research on the Old River Bridge, I have read that it may be the oldest bridge in Arkansas. So, today, I decided to see how our bridge ranks in the chronology of early Arkansas bridges…
Adventure Begins at the Saline County Library for Summer Reading Challenge 2024
Summer Reading at the Saline County Library starts on Monday, June 3rd. All ages can enjoy age-specific programs weekly each library branch: Bob Herzfeld in Benton, Mabel Boswell in Bryant, and the East End branch. It’s easy to participate and so much fun! To register, visit www.SalineCountyLibrary.org/SummerReading and click the big yellow button. The challenge does not … Continued
Saline County Reads
In preparation for April’s total solar eclipse, the Saline County Library is hosting Saline County Reads. This reading event for adults will start on March 1 and run through March 31, leading up to the Saline County Discusses event. Saline County Discusses will take place in the Benton branch’s Meeting Room on Monday, April 1, … Continued
Celestial Spectacle: Saline County Residents Prepare for Total Solar Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, parts of Arkansas will experience a total solar eclipse! This means that for a matter of minutes, the moon will pass directly between the Earth and the Sun. During this period, the Sun’s bright rays will be blocked, casting the Moon’s dark shadow over parts of the planet! Arkansans are particularly … Continued
Leigh Espey Selected to Lead Saline County Library
Benton, AR- Leigh Espey, a Saline County native has been selected to be the Director of the Saline County Library System (SCL) effective January 1, 2024. Espey was unanimously recommended for the position by the SCL Board of Trustees earlier this week following a two-month search process. She has been serving in an interim capacity as … Continued
Saline County Library Gears Up for 2024 Seed Library
Spring is just around the corner! Okay, maybe it’s a couple of months away. But it’s never too early to start daydreaming about your spring garden! Luckily for you, the Saline County Seed Library has all of your garden wishlist needs! The Seed Library was established in 2020 with donations from the Healing Waters Outreach … Continued
PIE a Librarian and Support the Community! Win-Win!
From Monday, December 4, to Wednesday, December 20, both branches of the library are hosting a food and hygiene item drive to benefit members of the community. The Benton branch is located at 1800 Smithers Drive, Benton, AR 72015. The Bryant branch is located at 201 Prickett Road, Bryant, AR 72022. Patrons are asked to … Continued
Dr. Gann’s Radioactive Therapy
by Cody Berry, Special Collections Assistant Because of the recent success of films such as Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and Radium Girls on Netflix, we thought it would be interesting to investigate Dr. Gann Jr’s work with radium. Dr. Dewell Gann Jr (1890-1960) is credited as the man who introduced the use of radium to Arkansas … Continued
Warm Wishes from the Library
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