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 13 – 18.
Monday, March 13, 2023
Makerspace Open Hours
9:00 AM – 12:00 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.
Toddler Time
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Mable Boswell Memorial- Bryant Children
This storytime has fun group activities for the 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 or difficulty sitting still, but anyone is welcome. Please click on the event for more information.
Makerspace Open Hours
2:00 PM – 5:00 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.
Tabletop Gaming
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Teens
Teens (13-18) are invited to play games and hangout on Mondays. What will we play? Come join us and find out!
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Makerspace Open Hours
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mable Boswell Memorial – Bryant 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.
Tech Connect – Cybersecurity Basics
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mable Boswell Memorial- Bryant
Adults
Classes feature a different topic each time and are self-guided with pre-planned courses and assignments. Staff will attend as needed.
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 – 6:30 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
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 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
Teen
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 and Teens
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 (Saline County Library) Bingo
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
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, March 15, 2023
Adult Art Studio- Watercolor Painting
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Mable Boswell Memorial- Bryant
Adults
Art class for adults 18+. Participants will build on the watercolor techniques learned in February and create their own original watercolor painting. All materials provided (while supplies last).
Homeschool Hour
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial- Benton Tweens, Children, and Teens
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.
Adult D&D Night Campaign B
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton Adult
D&D 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, March 16, 2023
Makerspace Open Hours
9:00 AM – 12:00 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.
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 Children
Join Ms. Jordan for an afterschool book café for 4th through 7th grade. We will 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 1st – 3rd. Afterschool D&D
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Teens
This is the continuation of our spring D&D campaign that started in January. 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 are able to attend, the more of this new world you will get to explore!
Saline Conty Speaks
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM Facebook
On the third Thursday of the month, tune in as Community Librarian Alan Robinette speaks to members of our community who are making a real difference.
Friday, March 17, 2023
Rising Star Players
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton Tweens, Teens, and children
The Rising Star Players meet every Friday in the Meeting room of the Benton Branch. This will be an acting class.
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Tech Connect- Cybersecurity 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton Adults
Classes feature a different topic each time and are self-guided with pre-planned courses and assignments. Staff will assist as needed.
Tech Connect (Espanol)- Conceptos básicos de ciberseguridad
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Adults
Las clases presentan un tema diferente cada vez y son autoguiadas con cursos y tareas planificados previamente. El personal ayudará según sea necesario.
Saturday Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton Children
Come to the library for a fun Saturday afternoon for a short storytime with a different Youth Service librarian every week. We will sing songs and read stories starting at 10:30 in the storytime room. We cannot wait to see you there!
Here Be Dragons Book Club
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton 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 2 – 5.
See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events