See all the upcoming library events below or visit the main events page at www.mysaline.com/events
Favorite Storytime
Date: Monday, August 19, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Come for a magical Storytime with Ms. Amanda. Children get to hear a favorite story from our collection and have some music and a craft. Only for the month of August.
Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Monday, August 19, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you’re working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart’s content. Take home what you make!
First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.
Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Monday, August 19, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you’re working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart’s content. Take home what you make!
For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.
Monday Hangouts
Date: Monday, August 19, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Teen Area
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Come hangout with other teens and our teen programmer, Ms. Chelsea, every Monday in the Teen Area. We’ll have board games, a fun time, and good vibes.
Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you’re working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart’s content. Take home what you make!
First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.
Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you’re working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart’s content. Take home what you make!
For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.
Adult Art Studio
Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Join us to craft a new piece of art every month to take home with you! All materials will be provided.
Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you’re working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart’s content. Take home what you make!
First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.
Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you’re working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart’s content. Take home what you make!
For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.
Tech Thursday
Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Time: All Day Event
Location:
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Set up a personal 30 minute appointment for help with anything involving tech: printing, scanning, downloading eBooks, using your tablet, formatting documents, etc! Appointments available from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Email chloeb@salinecountylibrary for questions or to set up an appointment!
Tummy Time Tots
Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
This is a lapsit program for infants. Join us for songs, books and bonding!
The Pencil Pack
Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Calling all 8 to 12-year old writers, artists, and photographers! The Pencil Pack needs your voice!
The Pencil Pack is a weekly club that produces a monthly library newspaper, created entirely by our tween contributors. Kids will learn beginning journalism skills and get a creative outlet writing articles, comics, poetry, and more.
Music and Movement
Date: Friday, August 23, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Join Ms. Amanda for music and instruments with a fun toddler craft. There will also be more activities to engage in.
Preschool Art Studio
Date: Friday, August 23, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Join Ms. Amanda for arts and crafts for your preschool children. The crafts will be ready and prepared to go at 10:30am. Come in and take a sit with your child and craft.
Teddy Bear Picnic Storytime
Date: Friday, August 23, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Bring for your favorite stuffed animal and join Ms Dana for a teddy bear picnic! We’ll have songs, stories, and more!
Tai Chi
Date: Friday, August 23, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Presenter: Jo Tabor
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Connect your mind, body, and breath in this low-impact, meditative movement session.
Saturday Storytime
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Presenter: Dana Bloch, Wendy Christy, Jordan Sandlin & Chelsea Simon
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Join us every Saturday at 10:30 for a storytime for catered towards ages 3-5! Come to 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 in the storytime room. We can’t wait to see you there!
Chess Day
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Presenter: Joel Beck
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Come stop by for a few friendly games of chess and socialize
See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events