See all the upcoming library events below or visit the main events page at www.mysaline.com/events
Below are the in-person & virtual programs happening at the Saline County Library during the week of April 24th – 29th.
Monday, April 24, 2023
Makerspace Open Hours
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
All Ages
Drop by during Makerspace open hours and make something super cool to take home with you! Whether crafting or tinkering, the possibilities are as vast as your imagination!
During open hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools and materials for free creative time. In other words, people can come in with only their imagination, create to their heart’s content, and leave with a completed project.
Toddler Time
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Mabel Boswell Memorial – Bryant
Children
This storytime has fun group activities for the very young! Toddlers and the adults who love them will make new friends as they play and learn. We play with a parachute, sing songs, learn finger plays, play games, dance, make music and share picture books. After our informal circle time we get out the toys and play together. For ages 1 – 3 years.
Sensory Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Children
This program is specifically designed for children with autism, sensory processing disorder, ADHD or who havedifficultly sitting still, but we welcome anyone who wants to participate! Email Ms. Dana at [email protected] with any questions, or to get a library social story.
Tabletop Games
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Teen
Teens are invited to join us to play games and hangout on Mondays. For ages 13 – 18.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Makerspace Open Hours
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mabel Boswell Memorial – Bryant
All Ages
Drop by during Makerspace open hours and make something super cool to take home with you! Whether crafting or tinkering, the possibilities are as vast as your imagination!
During open hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools and materials for free creative time. In other words, people can come in with only their imagination, create to their heart’s content, and leave with a completed project.
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:15 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Children
Join Mrs. Wendy for this fun, active storytime designed just for toddlers. We will enjoy rhymes, flannel stories, songs, books, and instruments. After storytime, we will enjoy some play time together.
Makerspace Open Hours
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
All ages
Drop by during Makerspace open hours and make something super cool to take home with you! Whether crafting or tinkering, the possibilities are as vast as your imagination!
During open hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools and materials for free creative time. In other words, people can come in with only their imagination, create to their heart’s content, and leave with a completed project.
Chess Club/ Game On!
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Tween
Join Ms. Jordan and Ms. Dana for chess club and other board games!
Minecraft Tuesdays
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Minecraft
Teens
Join us in our virtual Minecraft realm.
V.I.P (Very Important People) – A Picture Book Club.
4:00 PM – 4:40 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Children
We will read a picture book together about a famous person each week and do a related activity. For grades 1st – 3rd grade.
Teen Cooking
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mabel Boswell Memorial – Bryant
Teen
We will be making easy vintage recipes this spring. Registration required, please message [email protected] if your child has any food allergies.
Next Level Gamers
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Mabel Boswell Memorial – Bryant
Teen & Tween
Drop-in for board games and Nintendo Wii play in a casual atmosphere. Sign-up sheet for time slots on the Wii will be posted in the library on the day of the program. For ages 9 – 18.
SCL Game Show
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
On the Saline County Library Facebook page
Adults
See if you can answer 20 questions that cover a wide variety of topics. If you get the most right, you win a prize.
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Homeschool Hour
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Children, Tween, and Teen
This semester for homeschool hour our theme will be around the world! Join us as we learn about countries from all around the globe with art, music, STEAM activities, problem solving, team building, and more. This will be a fun, supplemental event for ages 4 – 18. The age groups will be divided up as follows: 4 – 5, 6 – 8, 9 – 12, and 13 – 18.
Anime Club
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Teen
Each month we will watch an episode of a different anime and discuss our favorite parts! Is your favorite part of anime the art styles? Bring your favorite pencil and draw while we watch. Do you love reading the mangas that the anime is based on? We will have those out for you to read or check out. If you just want to watch anime and talk while you eat some Pocky, you can do that too!
Inklings Writers Group
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Adult
Each month we will watch an episode of a different anime and discuss our favorite parts! Is your favorite part of anime the art styles? Bring your favorite pencil and draw while we watch. Do you love reading the mangas that the anime is based on? We will have those out for you to read or check out. If you just want to watch anime and talk while you eat some Pocky, you can do that too!
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Makerspace Open Hours
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
All ages
Drop by during Makerspace open hours and make something super cool to take home with you! Whether crafting or tinkering, the possibilities are as vast as your imagination!
During open hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools and materials for free creative time. In other words, people can come in with only their imagination, create to their heart’s content, and leave with a completed project.
Tummy Time Tots
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Children
This is a lapsit program for infants. Join us for songs, books and bonding!
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Children
We’ll sing songs, read stories, and have a fun activity each week that focuses on early literacy skills/fine motor skills. We look forward to seeing you!
Here Comes the Book mobile!
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
iCan Center! – East End
All ages
Each month we will have a puppet show and craft project or activity. Materials will be provided! And before you go,don’t forget to sign up for a library card and browse the Bookmobile. The puppet show will start at 11:00 AM. The Bookmobile will arrive at 11:30 AM and stay till noon.
Stop by at any time to let us know what you are interested in seeing in your area, whether that be programs, services, or group activities. We are looking to connect to all age groups and interests.
Located at the iCan! center at the Crossing at Angel Court Park. (1040 Angel Court, Little Rock AR, 72206).
Makerspace Open Hours
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events