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 24-29.
Monday, July 24
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 25
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 Gameshow
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Facebook
Ages 18+
SCL is hosting our monthly virtual gameshow! See if you can beat your friends and family and earn bragging rights! We’ll go live on Facebook and ask 20 trivia questions that cover a wide variety of topics. Whoever answers the most questions correctly will win a prize!
Wednesday, July 26
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
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.
Inklings Writer’s Group
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Benton Branch, Meeting Room
Ages 18+
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]. Registration is required for this event.
Thursday, July 27
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.
Lady Chops Percussion Performance
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Bryant Branch, Tween Area
Ages 0-18
Lady Chops Percussion Performance is fun for the whole family! During this interactive session we’ll learn about and practice different rhythms together!
Here Comes the Bookmobile! (featuring a puppet show and craft)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
iCan! Center at The Crossing at Angel Court, East End
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! Puppet show will start at 11:00 AM. The Bookmobile will arrive at 11:30 AM and stay until noon.
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.
Lady Chops Percussion Performance
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Benton Branch, Lower Commons
Ages 0-18
Lady Chops Percussion Performance is fun for the whole family! During this interactive session we’ll learn about and practice different rhythms together!
Adultish Book Club
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
Zoom Meeting
Ages 18+
The Adultish Book Club is a group of bookish people who have been meeting monthly either on Zoom or in-person in the Upper Reading Area (near the Adult Non-Fiction section) at the Benton branch of the Saline County Library. For more information, please join our Facebook group, which you can find through the Saline County Library’s Facebook page.
Magic: The Gathering
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Bryant Branch
Ages 18+
Magic: The Gathering is a fun trading card game that has been around for over 30 years! If you love D&D, this is the game for you! The Saline County Library is hosting a Magic: The Gathering night the fourth Thursday of each month at the Bryant branch. Registration is required for this event.
Friday, July 28
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!
Unsolved Cases: Sandra Ivey
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Benton Branch, Meeting Room
Ages 18+
A billionaire CEO and space pioneer is found dead on her company’s recently launched space station! Bring your best detective friends to see if you have the skills to solve the crime! Pizza and drinks provided. Registration is required for this event.
Saturday, July 29
Arkansas Blood Institute Blood Drive
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bryant Branch
Ages 18+
The Bryant branch will be hosting the Arkansas Blood Institute for a blood drive! So come out, support your community, get a free t-shirt, and donate a life-saving pint of blood!
Library Con
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Benton Branch
All Ages
Join us at the Benton branch for Library Con 2023! This event marks the end of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge, so be sure to wear your 2023 Summer Reading t-shirt! This event will include super hero training, trivia, costume contests, local vendors, local authors, crafts, LEGOs, and prizes!
See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events