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 March 6th – March 13th:
Monday, March 6th
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
Join us for fun stories and group activities for the very young! 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 havedifficulty 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 play games and hangout on Mondays.
In Bloom – Making flowers with crepe paper
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Hot Springs Village
Create masterful flower arrangements with CREPE paper. We will teach a variety of designs. All materials provided. Registration is required due to limited space and supplies.
Adults
Tuesday, March 7th
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!
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.
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 out 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. Julieanaj@SalineCountyLibrary.org
Next Level Gamers
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Mable Boswell Memorial – Bryant
Teens
Kids 9-18 can 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.
Financial Aid 101
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Teens & Adult
Completing scholarship applications and working on your FAFSA can be overwhelming and we want to help!
Wednesday, March 8th
Crafts2Go- Crafts for busy adults
All Day
Benton and Bryant
Adults
DIY Adventures is now Crafts2Go: Crafts for Busy Adults! March’s take-home craft is sun prints using cyanotype paper! Kits are available at both branches on a first come, first served basis starting Wednesday, March 8, 2023. One kit per adult, please.
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.
Piece by Piece
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Adults
The Saline County Library is hosting a monthly series titled Piece by Piece. If you love to play board or card games, this is the event for you. We will meet on the Second Wednesday of every month to play a board or card game and have some fun. We will play some old favorites and new hits as well.
Afterschool Special
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mable Boswell Memorial – Braynt
Teens, Tweens, & Children
This month we’ll be getting ready for Earth Day! Pick out a seed and plant it in a portable greenhouse that you can take home.
Thursday, March 9th
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 will get to explore!
Makerspace Madness – Wood Burning
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Adult
Makerspace: it’s not just for kids. Find out what all the fuss is about in this wood burning class for adults. All materials provided while supplies last.
Friday, March 10th
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.
Very Hungry Caterpillar Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Children
Join us for a fun Very Hungry Caterpillar storytime!
Tai Chi for Beginners
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Adults
Jo Tabor, a Certified Personal Trainer and fitness coach, will teach participants the basics of Tai Chi. This is a program geared towards beginning practitioners, but all skill levels are welcome. Dress comfortably for movement. For adults 18+. Registration not required; first come, first served. If you are waitlisted, please feel free to attend anyway!
Jackbox Game Night
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Pasta J’s
Adults
Get ready to challenge your friends and show everyone you are the Jackbox CHAMPION!!! The event will be at Pasta J’s in Benton in the party room! No registration is required! Just bring your phone and your friends!
Saturday, March 11
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!
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!
Piece by Piece
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Adults
The Saline County Library is hosting a monthly series titled Piece by Piece. If you love to play board or card games, this is the event for you. We will meet on the Second Saturday of every month to play a board or card game and have some fun. We will play some old favorites and new hits as well.
See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events