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 May 1, 2023 – May 6, 2023.
Monday, May 1, 2023
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!
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.
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.
Monday Afternoon Book Club
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial- Benton
Adult
Join us on the first Monday of every month to discuss the selected title of the month. In May, we will be reading Bernice Runs away by Talya Tate Boerner. Each member selects a title and leads the discussion for their selection at the monthly meeting.
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!
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
Teen
Teens are invited to join us to play games and hangout on Mondays. For ages 13 – 18.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Makerspace Open Hours
9:00 AM – 12:00 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!
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.
Makerspace Open Hours
3:00 PM – 6:30 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!
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.
Minecraft Tuesdays
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Minecraft
Teens
Join us in our virtual Minecraft realm.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Anime Club
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Teen
Each month we will watch an episode of a different anime and discuss our favorite parts! Is your favorite part of anime the art styles? Bring your favorite pencil and draw while we watch. Do you love reading the mangas that the anime is based on? We will have those out for you to read or check out. If you just want to watch anime and talk while you eat some Pocky, you can do that too!
Adult D&D Night Campaign – A
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Adult
Do you love playing D&D? SCL will be hosting an adult D&D night. 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.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
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!
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.
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!
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.
Makerspace Madness
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Adults
Learn to make beautiful designs on wood using wood burning tool.
Friday, May 5, 2023
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 encouraged but not required.
Crazy Cat Person – Celebrating our favorite felines on National Pet Day
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
All Ages
Come enjoy cat themed crafts, poems, activities, games, clothing… and get to know other cat lovers in the area.
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Plant Swap
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mabel Boswell Memorial – Bryant
All Ages
Our second annual Plant Swap is here! Bring plants of all shapes and sizes including annuals, perennials, house plants, succulents, cuttings, trees, bushes, and more. Participants are encouraged to bring boxes, bags, or pots to transport. There is no minimum or limit of plants. Feel free to bring seeds and accessories to trade as well. Pick up plant tags to label your items at either branch location, or label when you get to the event.
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’ll sing songs and read stories starting at 10:30 AM in the storytime room. We can’t wait to see you there!
Teen D&D One- Shot Saturday
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Teens
Join us for a one-shot Dungeons and Dragons adventure. Each month we will tackle a new adventure for level one characters. Feel free to either build your own character, or we will have pre-made characters for you to play.
See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events