Autism Resources
We at the Saline County Library truly believe libraries are for everyone, but we know that experiences at the library can be more difficult for some than others. With this in mind, we have put together some autism resources, located at the children’s department desk. These resources include fidgets, a weighted lap pad, noise-reducing headphones, … Continued
Imaginative Play
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning.”- Mr. Rogers Young children “play pretend” because it’s fun, but it’s also an important part of their development. There are so many reasons why imaginative play is great for children. It’s a way to … Continued
Homeschool Hour is BACK!
You heard it here, folks. Homeschool Hour will be resuming once again in full swing starting the first Wednesday of September and continuing through November. We have heard your requests and we are pleased to announce that we can host our typical Homeschool Hour in the building again! Here’s a quick rundown of how Homeschool … Continued
Bees, Bees, Bees!
The Saline County Library has exciting news- We now have bees! Bees are considered one of the most important pollinators on the planet, but unfortunately, their numbers have been declining in recent years. Jeff Rosinbaum owns and will care for the hive located at the Benton branch. Our hive is located outside the children’s area … Continued
Biographies Aren’t Just for Grown-Ups!
Did you know that the Saline County Library has three sections of biographies aimed toward children? These books are filled with true stories of amazing feats, overcoming obstacles, and learning from failure. Biographies in our early non-fiction section are picture books, written to be read by a grown-up to a child. These have beautiful pictures … Continued
Why is Summer Reading Important?
Here at the Saline County Library, we are excited for our summer reading program, and we hope you are, too! Summer reading can benefit everyone of all ages. It has way more benefits than just a free t-shirt! Young children and babies can benefit so much from being read to. Just a few of the … Continued
Dig Deeper at the Library for Summer Reading 2022!
Summer Reading Challenge at the Saline County Library starts on Monday, June 6th. All ages can enjoy age-specific programs weekly at both the Bob Herzfeld and Mabel Boswell branches. It’s easy to participate and fun for all ages, including adults! Online registration will start May 23rd. Challengers can sign up using the Beanstack app or … Continued
The Importance of Community Helpers
There are many reasons that schools and libraries include community helpers in the curriculum presented to children. Learning about community helpers helps children to understand being a part of a community, which leads to a feeling of belonging. It helps to foster a sense of teamwork within a child’s world. It’s also important from a … Continued
2022 Spring Programs
We have a large variety of recurring spring programs beginning in January, as well as special programs throughout the season! Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, most programs will require registration and will have a limited number of spots available. Programmers do reserve the right to cancel any programs or change them to virtual as … Continued
Storytime at Home
Storytimes are a big part of our week at the library. We’d like to give you some ideas for storytimes you can do on your own at home. Our goal is to give you the tools to do stories, songs, and rhymes at home with your children just like the ones you enjoy when you … Continued