Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Black Space Pioneers
by Dana Bloch During the month of February, we are celebrating Black History Month and our space theme by highlighting these great books about amazing space pioneers! Mae Jemison by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Dr. Mae Jemison is an astronaut and physican, and became the first African American woman in space in 1992. Hidden Figures … 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
Blast Off into Learning: Stellar Space Resources for Kids
by Dana Bloch The Saline County Library Youth Services department is so excited for the eclipse this April that we are making our theme for the next few months all about space! If you are interested in learning more about space with your little ones, here are some websites we think you’ll enjoy! To Learn … Continued
Reading Dragons & Friends Encourages Kids to Read
Reading Dragons & Friends is a reading incentive programs for ages 5 and up starting September 4th. Trade your cards with friends, play a casual game or compete in a tournament, and collect them all! Come by the Benton or Bryant branch to pick up your Reading Dragons & Friends starter pack and instructions starting … 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
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
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
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
Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
Santa is coming to the library! This is a busy time of year for Santa with last minute sleigh checks, checking his list not once but twice, and getting ready for the big day. But luckily your favorite children’s librarians are definitely on the nice list, and have talked Santa into coming to visit. He’ll … Continued
The benefit of audiobooks
We love books here at the library. We love them all from ebooks to traditional print, classic literature to modern graphic novels. We believe books of all forms have their benefits. Audiobooks are a medium that can be overlooked by children and parents alike, with some detractors saying that they don’t really count as reading. … Continued