See all the upcoming library events below or visit the main events page at www.mysaline.com/events
Adult Craft Hour
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Join us for a new craft every week in the Makerspace!
This week, we’ll be doing glass etching.
All materials will be provided. Patrons will get to take home what they make!
Adults only. Registration required.
Toddler Storytime
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Presenter: Wendy Christy
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
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.
Toddler Storytime
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Presenter: Wendy Christy
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
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.
Classic Games – Cribbage
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Learn and play some fun 20th century (or earlier) games. Bring some friends along or just come and make some new ones. No prior gameplay experience needed.
Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Quiet Cafe
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Looking for a quiet place to work? Come to Quiet Cafe at Bryant for a relaxing work atmosphere, free coffee, and reference help from library staff! Every Tuesday 3:30-5:30.
Dungeons & Dragons Campaign – Group A [Returning Players Only]
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Teen Area
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Registration is now closed, but there are still seats available. Email Ms. Chelsea at [email protected] to find a table that works for you!
If you’ve played D&D with Ms. Chelsea before, this is the group for you! We will meet every other Tuesday starting on September 3.
“Something is killing people in Palebank Village, and if your adventuring party doesn’t stop it, you might be next.” In this Dungeons & Dragons 5e (2014 edition) campaign, you and your party will be exploring the frozen tundra of the Greying Wildlands trying to discover the origin of this horrible sickness.
You will be starting as a level 2 character. If you use D&D Beyond, please add your character to this campaign: https://www.dndbeyond.com/campaigns/join/5640676337448368. If you add your character, you’ll have access to all the resources the library owns on D&D Beyond.
Tween Dungeons & Dragons
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Presenter: Jordan Sandlin
Location: Lower Commons
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Registration is now full! Check back next semester for more Tween D&D opportunities!
Welcome to our ongoing Town of Tumbledowns campaign. The boarding house has vanished! Time to get to the bottom of this new mystery.
This group of D&D will meet every other week. It’s designed for kids that have either played with Ms. Jordan as a GM before, or have played many home games with their family or friends. We’ll be useing D&D 5E (2014). The players are welcome to create their own character sheet to bring to the game, or use any of the pregenerated character sheets I’ll have on hand. We look forward to adventuring with you!
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event
Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.
Anime Club
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Presenter: Callie Graham
Location: Teen Area- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Love anime? Join the club! We’ll watch a new show each week.
V.I.P. Book Club
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Presenter: Wendy Christy
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
This program is for 1st – 3rd Graders. No need to read ahead of time; we will read a picture book about a historically important person each week, and do an activity related to their life.
Short, Short Scary Stories
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Meeting Room- East End
Branch: East End Branch
Learn about a different style of flash fiction writing each week and write your own short, short scary stories!
Trivia Night- Halloween
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: US Pizza- Bryant
Show us your terrifyingly fantastic trivia skills and join us for a spooky night of trivia and laughs at US Pizza in Bryant. Trivia game starts at 7:00 PM. Guests can arrive at 6:30 PM. Our theme is Halloween. Questions will cover an assortment of areas from candy to movies to traditions to your favorite scary monsters. Take the fun a step further and come dressed in your Halloween costume. You may just leave with a prize!
Prizes will be awarded for:
- Winning Team
- Best Team Costume
- Best Individual Costume
When: Tuesday, October 15th at 7:00 PM
Where: US Pizza in Bryant
Attendees are responsible for ordering and purchasing their food and drinks.
Adult Art Studio
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 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.
Homeschool Hour
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball, Dana Bloch, Jordan Sandlin & Chelsea Simon
Location: Makerspace- Benton, Storytime Room, Teen Area
Join us as we learn through art, music, STEAM activities, problem solving, team building, and more. This will be a fun, supplemental, social event for ages 4 – 18. The age groups will be divided up as follows: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-18.
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event
Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.
Storytime Fun!
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Storytime Area East End
Branch: East End Branch
Storytime Fun is a storytime program intended for ages 3-5, though all are welcome. It will include stories, songs, some puppets and a craft or gross motor activity to prepare preschool friends for kindergarten. Storytime Fun will help with developing children’s social, emotional, cognitive, creative and physical skills and get them ready for school!
Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 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.
LEt’s GO Build!
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Presenter: Chloe Bridges
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Take on a new LEGO® challenge each week! All ages welcome.
Tech Thursday
Date: Thursday, October 17, 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!
Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Presenter: Callie Graham
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 complete list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.
Tummy Time Tots
Date: Thursday, October 17, 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!
Preschool Storytime
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Join Ms. Jordan for Preschool Storytime, designed for ages 3-5. Every week you can expect fun books, songs, and an activity.
We’ll sing songs, read stories, and have a fun activity each week that focuses on early literacy skills/fine motor skills. We look forward to seeing you!
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Accompanying Adults
Children younger than five (5) years of age such as those attending the Lapsit, Toddler Time or Storytimes must be accompanied by an adult at all times and throughout all programs.
Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event
Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.
Little Dragons Storytime
Date: Thursday, October 17, 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. For children who are needing a smaller storytime setting this storytime is for you. Come dressed in your magical fairytale costumes for a Storyland adventure.
Oh Baby! Storytime
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Storytime Area East End
Branch: East End Branch
Oh Baby! Storytime is meant for our littlest library friends. It will include stories, songs, bouncing rhymes, finger plays, shakers and scarves, plus free play time where parents and caregivers can chat and make new friends outside of the house while their little ones play in a safe and welcoming environment.
The Pencil Pack
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Kids 4th – 7th grade can learn about journalism and help create content for our very own tween library newspaper.
Interested in journalism, writing, drawing, or photography? Come join the Pencil Pack! Add your spark to our monthly library newspaper at this journalism club for beginners. We’ll learn the basics of writing a good article and create content to be published in our monthly library newspaper just for kids.
We’ll sing songs, read stories, and have a fun activity each week that focuses on early literacy skills/fine motor skills. We look forward to seeing you!
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event
Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.
Dungeons & Dragons Campaign – Group B [Returning Players Only]
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Teen Area
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Registration is now closed, but there are still seats available. Email Ms. Chelsea at [email protected] to find a table that works for you!
If you’ve played D&D with Ms. Chelsea before, this is the group for you! We will meet every other Thursday (except in September – see dates listed above) starting on August 29.
“Something is killing people in Palebank Village, and if your adventuring party doesn’t stop it, you might be next.” In this Dungeons & Dragons 5e (2014 edition) campaign, you and your party will be exploring the frozen tundra of the Greying Wildlands trying to discover the origin of this horrible sickness.
You will be starting as a level 2 character. If you use D&D Beyond, please add your character to this campaign: https://www.dndbeyond.com/campaigns/join/56408363098155671. If you add your character, you’ll have access to all the resources the library owns on D&D Beyond.
Card Collective
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Presenter: Jordan Sandlin
Location: Lower Commons
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Sometimes it’s hard to make it to a local game or hobby story, but every Thursday afterschool at 4 o’clock for grades 4th-7th the Benton Library will have an area dedicated to tweens who would like to trade, play, or collect different card games! Whether it’s Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Reading Dragons and Friends, Magic the Gathering, Disney’s Lorcana, or any other card collector game, we’d love to have you. Come make new friends and play and trade every week.
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event
Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.
Stitches and Cozy Mysteries
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Drop in and stitch a while as we watch a lovable village priest solve murders in an idyllic 1950s English town. The Stitch Reference Table will be open to answer any crochet, knit, or sewing-related questions. Hot water and assorted teas will be available for your sipping pleasure. Each month a new hand-sewing craft will be featured with instructions stitchers or any level will be able to follow.
Featured Projects
- September – Linen Handkerchiefs
- October – Lavender Sachets
- November – Personalized Bookmarks
Ages 12-16 must have an adult in attendance.
Thread & Needle
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Presenter: Callie Graham
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and cross stitchers! Bring in your projects to work on or learn something new!
I Survived….Book Club!
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Storytime Room
Join Ms Dana to learn about history and survival! No reading ahead required.
Adventures in Making
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Join us as we AIM to add a bit of creativity to your week! Adults 18+ will experience new mediums, techniques, and general artistic fun with a weekly guided craft. This is a laid-back program, so leave all your inhibitions at the door, grab that glue gun, and come create! Materials will be provided.
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Music and Movement
Date: Friday, October 18, 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.
Rising Stars
Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Presenter: Mason Newberry
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
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 programming year in May. The class will be held weekly from 10-11 at the main library in Benton. Registration is required for this event.
Preschool Studio Art
Date: Friday, October 18, 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.
Homeschool Hangout
Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: East End Branch Library
Branch: East End Branch
Hang out with other Homeschool Families! Each week, we’ll do an activity together as a group and follow it up with time for socializing with new friends.
Tai Chi
Date: Friday, October 18, 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.
Pilates
Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Join us for a mat-based Pilates class with a Yoga twist. All levels are welcome. Bring your own yoga mat if desired, but all equipment will be available.
Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
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 complete list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.
Movie in the Park – The Nightmare Before Christmas
Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Mills Park- Bryant
Branch: Non-Library Location (Explained in description)
Join us for another outdoor movie experience at Mills Park!
Movie description: Jack, bored with scaring people on Halloween, accidentally discovers Christmas Town and becomes enamored with its bright colors and warm spirits. He decides to bring Christmas to Halloween Town, even if it means kidnapping Santa Claus.
The movie will start at sundown, approximately 6:30 PM. Must provide own seating/blankets and space is first come, first served. Bathrooms available. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Mills Park, 1003 Mills Park Road, Bryant, AR 72022
Pumpkin Decorating Contest: Drop-off Deadline
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: All Day Event
Location: Upper Commons
Show us what you’ve got!
Drop your decorated, no-carve pumpkin off at the library by Saturday, October 19th to be entered in our annual pumpkin decorating contest for the chance to win a prize!
Pumpkins will be on display at each branch and voting will run Monday, October 21st – Saturday, November 2nd.
Winners will be announced Monday, November 4th.
Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- 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.
Spooky Movie Marathon
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Watch a selection of spoOooOky movies while enjoying crafts and snacks!
Our movie lineup is: Monsters, Inc., Hocus Pocus, Monster House, and Hotel Transylvania
Saturday Storytime
Date: Saturday, October 19, 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!
Tea Blending Basics: Green Tea
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Learn all about the art of blending brews in this hands-on, semi-guided class! Not only will you learn about the tea industry, but you’ll also be able to create your own unique blend to sip at home! This program will focus on green tea, and materials will be provided. This is an adults only course, and registration is required.
See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events