Stories, Games, and Creativity at The Saline County Library March 20th

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 20 – 25:

Monday, March 20, 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

Mabel 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

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 21, 2023

Makerspace Open Hours

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Mabel Boswell Memorial – Bryant

All Ages

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

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

Mabel 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

Mabel 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.

Trivia – True Crime

7:30 PM – 8:00 PM

U.S. Pizza

Adult

True crime. The genre that is sweeping the country. The Saline County Library wants to test your knowledge of all truecrimes as we host a true crime trivia night. If you think you know the truest crime facts, come and test your skills among other players and teams. If you win, you will win a true crime prize pack. This event is sure to be killer and you do not want to miss your opportunity to slay the competition.

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

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.

Inklings Writer’s Group

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Bob Herzfeld Memorial

Adult

Monthly recurring event geared towards local writers in all stages of the writing process

Do you enjoy creative writing? Would you like to meet other creative writers for fellowship, discussions about the writing life, and peer feedback? If so, the Inklings Writer’s Group is for you! Light refreshments and lots of encouragement served. For more information, email [email protected].

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Makerspace Open Hours

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton

All Ages

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.

Here Comes the Book Mobile!

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

ICan! Center

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 10:30 AM.

Makerspace Open Hours

2:00 PM – 5:00 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!

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.

See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events