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 July 10-15.
Monday, July 10
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 – 11:15 AM
Bryant Branch, Meeting Room
Ages 0-3
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!
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.
LEGO Mondays
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Bryant Branch
Ages 18 and under
Every Monday we will gather together, be creative, and have fun building with Legos! We will have personal Lego boxes to play with and/or community Legos if you want to build something big with friends.
Tuesday, July 11
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.
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)
EVENT IS FULL
2:00 PM – 2:40 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. Ages 9-12.
Cooking Club (Second Hour)
EVENT IS FULL
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. 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.
SCL Bingo
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Facebook
Ages 18+
Join us on Facebook for SCL Bingo! Once the live video starts we’ll send virtual Bingo cards to all of the players! We’ll play three games, and each winner will receive a prize!
Wednesday, July 12
Crafts2Go – Crafts for Busy Adults
All Day
Both Branches
Ages 18+
Monthly grab & go craft kit for adults. A new craft is available on the second Wednesday of every month. July’s kits are available at both branches on a first come, first served basis. One kit per adult, please.
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.
Piece by Piece
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Benton, Meeting Room
Ages 18+
The Saline County Library is hosting a monthly series titled Piece by Piece. If you love to play board games or card games, this is the event for you! We’ll come together and play some old favorites as well as new hits!
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
EVENT IS FULL
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. Registration required.
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.
Thursday, July 13
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 Spin-Spider
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Bryant Branch, Tween Area
Ages 0-18
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet Spin-Spider at the Bryant branch! He’ll read a story and do a meet and greet with attendees, so swing on over!
Monster of the Week – A Teen Dungeons & Dragons Battle!
EVENT IS FULL
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 Yodeling Cowgirl
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Benton Branch, Lower Commons
Ages 0-18
Don’t miss your chance to meet the world-famous Yodeling Cowgirl! She’ll read us a rootin’ tootin’ story and then do a meet and greet with the children in attendance!
Fancyful’s Spider-Dancer
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Benton Branch, Lower Commons
Ages 0-18
Spider-Dancer will be swinging by the Benton branch to read a super spidery story followed by a meet and greet for the children in attendance!
Friday, July 14
Tech Connect: E-mail Basics – Hot Springs Village
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Coronado Center, Room 3
Ages 18+
Attendees will create a Gmail account, learn how to perform basic e-mail functions, send, receive, and reply to e-mails, recognize and deal with spam, organize and delete e-mails and search for messages. This course is in an open-question setting and is recommended for anyone. Computers will be provided. Registration required. Limited to 15 participants.
Location: Coronado Center, 150 Ponderosa Ln, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909.
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+
Get ready to challenge your friends and show everyone that you are the Jackbox champion! This event will take place in the party room at Pasta J’s in Benton. No registration is required. Just bring your phone and your friends! Be sure to charge your phone before the event!
Saturday, July 15
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.
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!
See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events