See all the upcoming library events below or visit the main events page at www.mysaline.com/events
Below are the in-person and virtual programs happening at the Saline County Library during the week of February 13th – February 18th.
Monday, February 13th
Valentines Station
All Day
Mable Boswell Memorial- Bryant
Teens, Tweens, and Children
Make Valentines for your friends. While supplies last.
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!
Toddler Time
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Mable 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 have difficulty 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.
Makerspace Open Hours
2:00 PM – 5:00 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!
Tabletop Gaming
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial- Benton
Teens
Teens are invited to come hang out and play games on Mondays. Ages 13-18.
Tuesday, February 14th
Makerspace Open Hours
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Mable 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!
Tech Connect – iPad Basics
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Mable Boswell Memorial – Bryant
Adults
This workshop is for those who have a new iOS mobile device, or are considering getting one, and want to learn more about the basic functions. It will support attendees to get connected, identify common apps, and build confidence in using their device safely.
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
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
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.
Kids’ Chocolate Extravaganza
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Mable Boswell Memorial – Bryant
Tween & Teen
Bring your spirit of adventure and celebrate Valentine’s Day with a chocolate extravaganza! Kids 9-18 can sample chocolate from countries near and far. Cast your vote to determine where the very best chocolate comes from!
Chess Club/ Game On!
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Tweens
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 to play and hang with friends.
V.I.P (Very Important People)
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Children
This program is for 1st – 3rd Graders. No need to read ahead of time; we will read a picture book about a famous person each week, and do an activity related to their life.
Teen Cooking
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mable Boswell Memorial – Bryant
Teens
This class is for teens 12-18. We will be making easy vintage recipes this spring. Registration required, please message me if there are any food allergies. [email protected]
Next Level Gamers
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Mable Boswell Memorial- Bryant
Tween & Teen
Kids 9-18 can be 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.
SCL Bingo
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Adults
This will be a Virtual event on the Library’s Facebook page. We will play three games, and if you win one of the three games, you will win a prize!
Wednesday, February 15th
Adult Art Studio- Water Color Techniques
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Mable Boswell Memorial – Bryant
Adults
Participants will explore a variety of art techniques and media. February’s art class will focus on watercolor techniques. All materials provided (while supplies last). Seating is limited to 16. Registration recommended but not required. If you are waitlisted, please feel free to attend anyway!
Homeschool Hour
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Teens, Tweens, and Children
Join the library on Wednesday morning for some homeschool fun! Ages 4-18 are welcome to participate in their respective groups.
Adult D&D Night- Campaign B
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial- Benton
Adult
Dungeons and Dragons has been a fixture of America’s love for RPG games for over 20 years. Now is your chance to get in on the action. The Saline County Library is hosting a monthly D&D night. On the third Wednesday of every month, you and your friends can come to the Saline County Library Benton Branch and play a game with us. Registration is required for this event.
Thursday, February 16th
Makerspace Open Hours
9:00 PM – 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!
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
Join Ms. Jordan every Thursday morning at 10:30 for our Preschool Storytime. This storytime is suggested for children ages 3-5.
Makerspace Open Hours
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mable 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!
Book Café
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Tweens
Join Ms. Jordan for an afterschool book café for 4th through 7th grade. We’ll sample a book through a brief reading, some discussion, and a fun activity or craft every week.
Master Builders
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Children
Join Ms. Dana for Legos, Lincoln logs, and lots more! For grades 1-3
Afterschool D&D Adventure
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Teen
This will be the beginning of our new spring Teen D&D Campaign. A campaign is a long form story that you get to shape and tell however you and your other adventurers decide. We will be telling this story every week over the spring semester, so the more you’re able to attend, the more of this new world you’ll get to explore!
Saline County Speaks: Arkie Travels
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
All Ages
Saline County is a different kind of place. Big enough to have everything you need, but still small enough to have charm, community, and a sense of belonging. There are good people in Saline County that make a real difference. Some are new, while others run generations deep. Some are well known, while others work behind the scenes. What they all have in common is a desire to make Saline County a wonderful place to live for everyone.
Friday, February 17th
Rising Star Players
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Tween, Teen, & Children
The Rising Star Players meet every Friday in the Meeting room of the Benton Branch. This will be an acting class.
Tech Connect- Internet Basics
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hot Springs Village
Adult
How comfortable are you with the internet? We will be navigating the ins and outs with hands-on instruction from staff in an open question setting. You will walk away from this workshop with confidence and knowledge to steer your way through all the basics of the internet world. You will be introduced to basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines, and websites. Computers will be provided for you.
Saturday, February 18th
Tech Connect –iPad Basics (English and Spanish)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Adult
This workshop is for those who have a new iOS mobile device, or are considering getting one, and want to learn more about the basic functions. It will help attendees to get connected, identify common apps, and build confidence in using their device safely.
Saturday Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Children
Join us every Saturday at 10:30 for a Storytime for catered for ages 3-5!
Here Be Dragons Book Club
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial- Benton
Tween & Children
Are you a Wings of Fire fan? Join Ms. Dana to learn about dragons, explore new dragon books, and do dragon crafts! For grades 2nd –5th.
See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events