See all the upcoming library events below or visit the main events page at www.mysaline.com/events
Sensory Hour: Low-Key StorytimeDate: Monday, February 24, 2025 A low-key storytime perfect for children with sensory needs, but everyone is welcome!
Learn MoreStoryland: A Magical AdventureDate: Monday, February 24, 2025 Come join Ms. Amanda for a magical fairytale story time. We will have storytime with music and crafts. Come in your most magical outfits for a wonderful fun time!
Learn MoreChair YogaDate: Monday, February 24, 2025 Kick off your week with a Mindful Monday Chair Yoga session. Come as you are and enjoy a low-impact, low-stress, and accessible workout. No equipment needed. No prior experience needed.
Learn MoreMakerspace Open HoursDate: Monday, February 24, 2025 Drop by the Makerspace to explore our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, the Makerspace serves as an open workspace filled with various tools, materials, and equipment for independent creative work. Bring a project you’re working on, or come with your imagination and create to your heart’s content. Take home what you make! For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website. Children ages 5-12 must have an adult supervising them at all times in the Makerspace. No children under 5 years are permitted in the Makerspace.
Learn MoreMonday HangoutsDate: Monday, February 24, 2025 Hangout with other teens and our teen programmer, Ms. Chelsea, every Monday in the Teen Area. We’ll have board games, snacks, and good vibes.
Learn MoreAmerican Sign Language ClassDate: Monday, February 24, 2025 Come join Ms.Amanda for an all ages welcome Beginner Sign Language class.
Learn MoreESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages – Inglés para hablantes de otros idiomasDate: Monday, February 24, 2025 Do you want to improve your English communication skills? Join us each week for lessons and conversations with other English language learners in a comfortable, stress-free environment.
Learn More3D Printer Certification ClassDate: Monday, February 24, 2025 Curious about the Makerspace’s 3D printers? Join us to learn how to operate the Bambu X1 Carbon 3D printer and slice files using Bambu Studio software. After completing this course, you’ll be certified to reserve and use the printer independently at the library! Please note that this class focuses on operating the printer and preparing files, not on designing 3D files from scratch. Patrons only need to attend one class to become certified. Patrons must have a Saline County Library card in good standing to participate and make reservations, which can be done on the library’s website. For more information, including our 3D print policy and procedures, visit our website or contact the Makerspace directly at (501) 778-4766 ext. 1007.
Learn MoreMorning MakersDate: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Start your day with creativity! Join us for an adults only, fun, easy craft session for all skill levels. All supplies are provided, and you’ll take home your creation!
Learn MoreToddler StorytimeDate: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 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. This storytime is designed for children 3 & under, but all children are welcome.
Learn MoreToddler StorytimeDate: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 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. This storytime is designed for children 3 & under, but all children are welcome.
Learn MoreCanasta ClubDate: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Learn to play Canasta, a classic card game that mixes all the fun parts of Bridge and Rummy. Bring some friends along or just come and make some new ones. No prior gameplay experience needed.
Learn MoreMakerspace Open HoursDate: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Drop by the Makerspace to explore our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, the Makerspace serves as an open workspace filled with various tools, materials, and equipment for independent creative work. Bring a project you’re working on, or come with your imagination and create to your heart’s content. Take home what you make! Check out all of the equipment available on our website! Children ages 5-12 must have an adult supervising them at all times in the Makerspace. No children under 5 years are permitted in the Makerspace.
Learn MoreMakerspace Open HoursDate: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you’re working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart’s content. Take home what you make! For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.
Learn MoreD&D Campaign C – Table ClosedDate: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 This table is a continuation of our Fall 2024 campaign and is closed.
Learn MoreDungeon Academy — Registration FullDate: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Registration Full. Check back next semester for more D&D opportunities. Have you heard of Dungeons & Dragons? Have you wanted to learn how to play or join a group? Now’s your chance! Designed for kids that have played one session or less of D&D, Dungeon Academy will be the perfect opportunity to learn about the game and begin playing in a safe, consistent environment with other kids your age and your Tween Librarian and Game Master, Ms. Jordan. No preparation required! Accessibility Cancelling/Rescheduling Events Photographing/Recording
Learn MoreAnime ClubDate: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Love anime? Join the club! Join us every Tuesday to watch anime, discuss our favorite manga, and maybe do a themed craft or two! (And sometimes there are snacks.) This club is aimed at ages 13-18, and the teens decide what we watch from a list of screened episodes. We typically watch the first two episodes of a new anime each week. But if there is enough interest, we might watch more episodes of a show. If you would like to recommend an anime to watch, please do! The first two episodes will be screened and, if it passes reviews, added to the watch list. Please note: most content we watch will be rated 14+ or younger (using the age ratings on Crunchyroll).
Learn MoreTeenage KindergartenDate: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Pretend you’re back in kindergarten and enjoy storytime, crafts, show and tell and other fun, silly activities with your favorite library staff! We’ll do something different each week and have plenty of time set aside for getting to know new friends, planning new projects, creating new events and more!
Learn MoreHomeschool HourDate: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Join us as we learn through art, music, STEAM activities, problem solving, team building, and more. This will be a fun, supplemental, social event for ages 4 – 18. The age groups will be divided up as follows: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-18. Accessibility Cancelling/Rescheduling Events Photographing/Recording
Learn MoreStorytime Fun!Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Storytime Fun is a storytime program intended for ages 3-5, though all are welcome. It will include stories, songs, some puppets and a craft or gross motor activity to prepare preschool friends for kindergarten. Storytime Fun will help with developing children’s social, emotional, cognitive, creative and physical skills and get them ready for school!
Learn MoreMakerspace Adult ShowcaseDate: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Explore the tools in our Makerspace at our Makerspace Adult Showcase. Join us for a guided project that you can bring home with you! For this month’s project, we will learn how to make custom coasters using our sublimation printer. After you learn how to use these Makerspace tools, feel free to come make more during our Makerspace open hours! We will have open hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm and on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm. Note: This Wednesday session is one of two Makerspace Adult Showcase sessions featuring the same project, so you can pick which time is most convienent for you; the second session will take place on the 3rd Saturday of the month.
Learn MoreMakerspace Open HoursDate: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Drop by the Makerspace to explore our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, the Makerspace serves as an open workspace filled with various tools, materials, and equipment for independent creative work. Bring a project you’re working on, or come with your imagination and create to your heart’s content. Take home what you make! For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website. Children ages 5-12 must have an adult supervising them at all times in the Makerspace. No children under 5 years are permitted in the Makerspace.
Learn MoreLEt’s GO Build!Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Take on a new LEGO® challenge each week! All ages welcome.
Learn MoreInklings Writer’s GroupDate: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Do you enjoy writing? Would you like to meet other writers for fellowship, discussions about the writing life, and peer feedback? If so, the Inklings Writer’s Group is for you! Come early at 5:00 PM for general chit chat, but stay for sharing, discussion, and writing-fun starting around 5:30 PM.
Learn MoreTummy Time TotsDate: Thursday, February 27, 2025 This is a lapsit program for infants. Join us for songs, books and bonding!
Learn MoreTech ThursdayDate: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Drop in or set up a personal 30 minute appointment for help with anything involving tech: printing, scanning, downloading eBooks, using your tablet, formatting documents, etc! Appointments available from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Email chloeb@salinecountylibrary.org for questions or to set up an appointment!
Learn MorePreschool StorytimeDate: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Join Ms. Jordan for Preschool Storytime, designed for ages 3-5. Every week you can expect fun books, songs, and an activity. 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! Accessibility Accompanying Adults Cancelling/Rescheduling Events Photographing/Recording
Learn MoreOh Baby! StorytimeDate: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Oh Baby! Storytime is meant for our littlest library friends. It will include stories, songs, bouncing rhymes, finger plays, shakers and scarves, plus free play time where parents and caregivers can chat and make new friends outside of the house while their little ones play in a safe and welcoming environment.
Learn MoreLittle Dragons StorytimeDate: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Come join Ms.Amanda for a Little Dragons Storytime for children who need a smaller setting. We will have storytime with music and crafts. Come in your most magical outfits and have a wonderful time!
Learn MoreMakerspace Open HoursDate: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you’re working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart’s content. Take home what you make! For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.
Learn MoreThe Pencil PackDate: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Kids 4th – 7th grade can learn about journalism and help create content for our very own tween library newspaper. Interested in journalism, writing, drawing, or photography? Come join the Pencil Pack! Add your spark to our monthly library newspaper at this journalism club for beginners. We’ll learn the basics of writing a good article and create content to be published in our monthly library newspaper just for kids. 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! Accessibility Cancelling/Rescheduling Events Photographing/Recording
Learn MoreD&D Campaign D – Table ClosedDate: Thursday, February 27, 2025 This table is a continuation of our Fall 2024 campaign and is closed.
Learn MoreCraft CornerDate: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Teens and adults, make crafts with your favorite library staff! We’ll make something different every week!
Learn MoreAdventures in MakingDate: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Join us as we AIM to add a bit of creativity to your week! Adults 18+ will experience new mediums, techniques, and general artistic fun with a weekly guided craft. This is a laid-back program, so leave all your inhibitions at the door, grab that glue gun, and come create! Materials will be provided.
Learn MoreMusic and MovementDate: Friday, February 28, 2025 Join Ms. Amanda for music and instruments with a fun toddler craft. There will also be more activities to engage in.
Learn MoreRising StarsDate: Friday, February 28, 2025 Does your child love to act or want to start acting but does not know where to begin? The Saline County Library is hosting an acting course. We will go over everything your child needs to learn to start acting. We will also put on a play at the end of the programming year in May. The class will be held weekly from 10-11 at the main library in Benton. Registration is required for this event.
Learn MoreHomeschool HangoutDate: Friday, February 28, 2025 Hang out with other Homeschool Families! Each week, we’ll do an activity together as a group and follow it up with time for socializing with new friends.
Learn MoreChildren’s Classics Books ClubDate: Friday, February 28, 2025 Join us for a fun read-aloud from a classic children’s book. We will read from a different book each week, and enjoy a craft or activity based on our reading. Ages 4-8
Learn MoreTai ChiDate: Friday, February 28, 2025 Connect your mind, body, and breath in this low-impact, meditative movement session. All levels welcome. No equipment needed.
Learn MorePilatesDate: Friday, February 28, 2025 Join us for a mat-based Pilates class with a Yoga twist. All levels are welcome. Bring your own yoga mat if desired, but all equipment will be available.
Learn MoreMakerspace Open HoursDate: Saturday, March 1, 2025 Drop by the Makerspace to explore our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, the Makerspace serves as an open workspace filled with various tools, materials, and equipment for independent creative work. Bring a project you’re working on, or come with your imagination and create to your heart’s content. Take home what you make! For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.
Learn MoreSaturday StorytimeDate: Saturday, March 1, 2025 Join us every Saturday at 10:30 for a storytime for catered towards ages 3-5! Come to library for a fun Saturday afternoon for a short storytime with a different Youth Service librarian every week. We’ll sing songs and read stories starting at 10:30 in the storytime room. We can’t wait to see you there!
Learn MoreSensory Hour: Low-Key StorytimeDate: Monday, March 3, 2025 A low-key storytime perfect for children with sensory needs, but everyone is welcome!
Learn MoreStoryland: A Magical AdventureDate: Monday, March 3, 2025 Come join Ms. Amanda for a magical fairytale story time. We will have storytime with music and crafts. Come in your most magical outfits for a wonderful fun time!
Learn MoreMonday Morning Book ClubDate: Monday, March 3, 2025 Discuss a different book each month. Book themes will vary, so if one book isn’t for you, maybe the next one will be!
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See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events
