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
20 Years of The Bob Herzfeld Memorial building.
This Month, The Saline County Library is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library building. The Bob Herzfeld Memorial Building opened in 2003. In August 1998, Saline County voters approved a .7 percent millage increase and a quarter-cent countywide sales tax increase. Which approved the construction of the building in 2001, but … Continued
The Gann Memorial (1946 – 1967)
In 1946, Dr. Dewell Gann, Jr and his wife Agnes Baum Gann deeded the Gann building to the City of Benton to be used for “Library Purposes.” The younger Dr. Gann and his wife signed the deed on April 19, 1946. The tiny three-room medical office is a unique landmark, having walls made of bauxite, … Continued
Library CLOSED one week in April to install technical upgrades.
Both branches of the Saline County Library will be closed for technical maintenance the week of April 10 – April 15, 2023. Wi-Fi will also be unavailable at this time. All in person programs will be canceled, rescheduled, or moved to an off-site location. Library materials that are due back that week have now been … Continued
Thank you, George Womble
Thank you, George Womble! By Cody Berry Since January, Julie Syler and I have been working hard to properly catalog and digitize the many, many artifacts and photographs in the Gann Museum’s collections. We’ve come across some amazing things. One of the artifacts we discovered is an old Winchester rifle; however, this is no ordinary … Continued
March Into Literacy Month
March Into Literacy Month is about more than just the importance of learning to read and write. The idea behind the month-long celebration has several tenets, and the most important among them harkens back to a theme many of us heard growing up: Reading Is FUNdamental! Sure, the importance of literacy as a skillset is … Continued
The Tiniest Arts Show
“All art has this characteristic––it unites people.” After last year’s incredible turnout, the Tiniest Art Show returns for the second year, on exhibit at both branches from March 6th – 31st! Embracing the 2023 summer’s reading program theme –– “All Together Now” –– this miniature art exhibit is bringing together patrons of all ages and talents … Continued
Friends of the Library $0.50 Book Sale
Our Friends of the Library have an overstock of items in their used bookstore at both Benton and Bryant locations of the Saline County Library. All sale items will be clearly marked 0.50 cent for one day only. The sale will be Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. In March of 2017, a dedicated group of volunteers started the Friends of the Library group for … 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