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 June 5 – 10.
Monday, June 5
Makerspace Open Hours – Benton
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Benton Branch, Makerspace
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
Benton Branch, Meeting Room
Ages 0-9
This program is specifically designed for children with autism, sensory processing disorder, ADHD or who have difficultly 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.
Little Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Bryant Branch, Meeting Room
Ages 1-3
We’ll have stories, songs, and fun at this storytime specifically designed for children 1-3 years old. After storytime, we’ll pull out toys and you can stay to play!
Monday Afternoon Book Club – East of Eden
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Benton Branch, Board Room
Ages 18+
Join us on the first Monday of every month (2nd Monday if there’s a holiday on the 1st Monday) at 1:00 PM to discuss the selected title of the month. June’s book is East of Eden by John Steinbeck and will be discussed on Monday, June 5, 2023. Each member selects a title and leads the discussion for their selection at the monthly meeting. Light refreshments served. Interested participants can pick up a copy of the next title to be discussed at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library’s circulation desk in Benton. No registration required and walk-ins welcome! If you like to read, and you like to talk about what you read, this book club is for you!
Board Together – Tabletop Gaming for Teens!
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Benton Branch, Teen Area
Ages 13-18
Don’t have enough players for your favorite board game? Stop by our weekly hangout with a friend, or meet a new one! We’ll play a different game each week, so be sure to join us!
Makerspace Open Hours – Benton
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Benton Branch, Makerspace
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.
Summer Reading Block Party
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Benton Branch
All ages
Celebrate the kick off of our 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! This free event is open to all ages and will feature food trucks, a bounce house, yard games, bubbles, popsicles, and a LEGO station in the Storytime Room. There will also be a registration table for the Summer Reading Challenge.
Tuesday, June 6
Makerspace Open Hours – Bryant
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bryant Branch, Makerspace
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.
Tech Connect – Cybersecurity Basics
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Benton Branch, Meeting Room
Ages 18+
Learn how to be safer online with accounts/passwords and to recognize and protect yourself from online scams. Computers will be provided for you. Registration is required as spots are limited.
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Benton Branch, Storytime Room
All Ages 1-3
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.
Cooking Club (First Hour)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Bryant Branch, Meeting Room
Ages 9-12
Let’s cook, all together now! Come to the Bryant branch to learn some new recipes from different members of our community. This program is registration only for children ages 9-12.
Makerspace Open Hours – Benton
3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Benton Branch, Makerspace
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.
Cooking Club (Second Hour)
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Bryant Branch, Meeting Room
Ages 9-12
Let’s cook, all together now! Come to the Bryant Library to learn some new recipes from different members of our community. This program is registration only for children ages 9-12.
Wednesday, June 7
Kindness Club
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Benton Branch, Meeting Area
Ages 6-10
Join Ms. Dana as we find ways to bring kindness to our community!
Big Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Bryant Branch, Meeting Room
Ages 4-6
Join Ms. Becca for amazing stories and fun crafts! This storytime is geared specifically for kids ages 4-6.
Makerspace Open Hours – Benton
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Benton Branch, Makerspace
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.
DIY Girls
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Bryant Branch, Makerspace
Ages 13-18
Come and do simple girly crafts with us during the summer and make some new girlfriends! Everything will be provided, and you will be able to take your project home the same day.
Coding Club
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Benton Branch, Meeting Room
Ages 9-12
Learn the basics of coding with Mrs. Becca and Mrs. Jordan this summer. We’ll be able to experiment with hands-on coding and STEM activities every week.
Adult D&D Night – Campaign A
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Benton Branch, Meeting Room
Ages 18+
Do you love playing D&D? SCL will be hosting an adult D&D night. We will meet on the first Wednesday of every month. Registration is required.
Thursday, June 8
Makerspace Open Hours – Benton
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Benton Branch, Makerspace
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.
Fancyful’s The Little Mermaid – Bryant
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Bryant Branch, Tween Area
Ages 0-18
Look at this event, isn’t it neat? Our friend, the Little Mermaid, will be reading a story and doing a meet and greet with our patrons at the Bryant Library at 10 AM!
Monster of the Week – A Teen Dungeons & Dragons Battle!
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Benton Branch, Teen Area
Ages 13-18
Each week, we will band together as an adventuring party to fight a new monster! We will be using Dungeons & Dragons 5e rules to destroy a new creation of Ms. Chelsea’s each week. Bring your own character or use one of our premade options! Registration required.
Makerspace Open Hours – Bryant
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bryant Branch, Makerspace
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.
Fancyful’s Panther King
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Benton Branch, Lower Commons
Ages 0-18
The Panther King will be at the Benton library to read a story and do a quick photo op for those in attendance. You don’t want to miss your chance to meet him!
Local Author Book Club – Jenny Carlisle
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Benton Branch, Study Area
Ages 18+
The LABC meets bi-monthly on the second Thursday of every even month to discuss the current book club selection. Please join us as we speak with author Jenny Carlisle! There is so much writing talent in Arkansas, and we’re on a quest to find it! Librarians Alan and Lyndsey select great reads from local authors, then we bribe them with candy to attend our meetings – either in-person or virtually – so they can talk about their books! Book clubs are awesome, but they’re even better when you can ask questions of the author directly. While our authors can’t attend every meeting, we strive to include them in any way we can.
Fancyful’s The Little Mermaid – Benton
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Benton Branch, Lower Commons
Ages 0-18
Look at this event, isn’t it neat? Our friend, the Little Mermaid, will be reading a story and doing a meet and greet with our patrons at the Bryant Library at 6:00 PM!
Friday, June 9
Rising Star Players
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Benton Branch, Meeting Room
Ages 6-18
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 semester. Registration is required for this event. THIS EVENT IS FULL!
Super Summer Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Benton Branch, Lower Commons
Ages 3-5
Super Summer Storytime is designed for ages 3-5. Get ready to sing, dance, and read along to some of our favorite stories with your favorite librarians.
Tai Chi for Beginners
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Benton Branch, Meeting Room
Ages 18+
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. Registration encouraged but not required. If you are waitlisted, please feel free to show up anyway!
Jackbox Game Night
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Pasta J’s – Benton
Ages 18+
We’re hosting a Jackbox Game Night! Jackbox games are a fun and innovative way to play games using an online platform that still allows you to be in the same room as your friends! Get ready to challenge your friends and show everyone that you are the Jackbox CHAMPION!!! This event will take place at Pasta J’s in Benton in the party room. No registration is required. Just bring your phone and your friends!
Saturday, June 10
Saturday Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Benton Branch, Storytime Room
Ages 3-5
Visit the Benton branch for a short storytime with a different Youth Services 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!
Piece by Piece
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Benton Branch, Meeting Room
Ages 18+
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