Saline Reads

Introducing the biggest book club in Saline County!

Why read a book alone when you can read it with so many friends? We’re proud to announce the new Saline Reads program. We’ll have daily videos on Facebook and YouTube reading with your favorite librarians and staff in Benton, Bryant, and East End! Tune in on our social media every weekday at 7:00 PM for the latest section. And track your progress through the book by picking up a tracker at your nearest Saline County Library branch!

What book is Saline Reads reading in October 2025?

“A Rover’s Story” is an awesome juvenile fiction novel about a Mars rover named Resillience, or Res, who begins to experience human emotions. With the help of his friend Fly (another flying rover) they explore Mars together and face the dangers of the planet. It’s about friendship, discovery, and finding your purpose in the world. We think it’s a perfect book to read together because everyone can find something to enjoy in it, and it’s great for families.

Who can participate in Saline Reads?

Everyone! That means… you! All ages are welcome to tune in and read the selected book with us, at your own pace.

What other Fun Stuff is happening?

The Bryant branch will have a ton of space themed storytimes, and there will be space themed lessons in our homeschool programs! Not to mention Trunk or Treat on October 21 at the Benton branch parking lot from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Whether you have been following along to “A Rover’s Story” or not, come on down in your best Halloween outfits (bonus points if you are an astronauts, aliens, or other spacefaring adventurer!), to play yard games and collect free Halloween candy with us at the library. We can’t wait to see you!