See all the upcoming library events below or visit the main events page at www.mysaline.com/events
Storyland: A Magical AdventureDate: Monday, November 18, 2024 Come for a magical Storytime with Ms. Amanda. Children get to come dressed up in their princess, dragons, and more costumes for fantasy Storyland. There will be music and movement with a craft included in every storytime.
Learn MoreSensory Hour: A Storytime for Diverse ThinkersDate: Monday, November 18, 2024 This storytime is planned with neurodivergent children in mind, but all are welcome! Mrs. Dana has specifically curated this low-key storytime for our friends that are sensory sensitive, extra fidgety, or children with disabilities. Be mindful that this storytime is designed to be small to not overwhelm and to accommodate the needs of the group.
Learn MoreGive Yoga a TryDate: Monday, November 18, 2024 Give Yoga a try at the East End Library! Local instructor Marlena West will provide information on yoga and its benefits, answer questions, and lead the group in a yoga session. Mats will be provided, but dress for exercise!
Learn MoreMakerspace Open HoursDate: Monday, November 18, 2024
Learn MoreMonday HangoutsDate: Monday, November 18, 2024 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.
Learn MoreWings of Fire Book ClubDate: Monday, November 18, 2024 Join us for all things Wings of Fire! We’ll talk about the series and have themed crafts, quizzes, challenges, and more!
Learn MoreAdult Craft HourDate: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Join us for a new craft every week in the Makerspace! This week, we’ll be making Perler bead holiday ornaments. All materials will be provided. Patrons will get to take home what they make! Adults only. Registration required.
Learn MoreToddler StorytimeDate: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 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.
Learn MoreToddler StorytimeDate: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 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.
Learn MoreClassic GamesDate: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 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.
Learn MoreMakerspace Open HoursDate: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Learn MoreQuiet CafeDate: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 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.
Learn MoreDungeons & Dragons Campaign – Group CDate: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Registration is now closed, but there are still seats available. Email Ms. Chelsea at [email protected] to find a table that works for you! Join us to play Dungeons & Dragons either for your first time, or your 100th time! We will meet every other Tuesday starting on September 10. “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 (highly recommended!), please add your character to this campaign: https://www.dndbeyond.com/campaigns/join/56408503870813329. If you add your character, you’ll have access to all the resources the library owns on D&D Beyond.
Learn MoreDungeon Academy: Intro to D&D for TweensDate: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Have you heard of Dungeons & Dragons? Have you wanted to learn how to play or join a group? Now’s your chance! Designed for kids that have played one session or less of D&D, Dungeon Academy will be the perfect opportunity to learn about the game and begin playing in a safe, consistent environment with other kids your age and your Tween Librarian and Game Master, Ms. Jordan. No preparation required! Accessibility Photographing/Recording
Learn MoreAnime ClubDate: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Love anime? Join the club! We’ll watch a new show each week.
Learn MoreV.I.P. Book ClubDate: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 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.
Learn MoreSaline County Library Board of Trustees Regular MeetingDate: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Learn MoreTrivia: Star WarsDate: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Test your STAR WARS knowledge! Is the force with you or are you really struggling to find your way? Trivia game starts at 7:00 PM. Guests can arrive at 6:30 PM.
*Participants are responsible for ordering and paying for their own food and drinks.
Learn MoreAdult Art StudioDate: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Join us to craft a new piece of art every month to take home with you! All materials will be provided.
Learn MoreHomeschool HourDate: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 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 Photographing/Recording
Learn MoreStorytime Fun!Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 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!
Learn MoreMakerspace Open HoursDate: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 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. Children ages 5-12 must have an adult supervising them at all times in the Makerspace. No children under 5 years are permitted in the Makerspace.
Learn MoreLEt’s GO Build!Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Take on a new LEGO® challenge each week! All ages welcome.
Learn MoreInklings Writer’s GroupDate: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Do you enjoy writing? Would you like to meet other writers for fellowship, discussions about the writing life, and peer feedback? If so, the Inklings Writer’s Group is for you! Come early at 5:00 PM for general chit chat, but stay for sharing, discussion, and writing-fun starting around 5:30 PM.
Learn MoreTech ThursdayDate: Thursday, November 21, 2024 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!
Learn MoreMakerspace Open HoursDate: Thursday, November 21, 2024 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.
Learn MoreTummy Time TotsDate: Thursday, November 21, 2024 This is a lapsit program for infants. Join us for songs, books and bonding!
Learn MorePreschool StorytimeDate: Thursday, November 21, 2024 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 Photographing/Recording
Learn MoreLittle Dragons StorytimeDate: Thursday, November 21, 2024 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.
Learn MoreOh Baby! StorytimeDate: Thursday, November 21, 2024 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.
Learn MoreThe Pencil PackDate: Thursday, November 21, 2024 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 Photographing/Recording
Learn MoreDungeons & Dragons Campaign – Group DDate: Thursday, November 21, 2024 Registration is now closed, but there are still seats available. Email Ms. Chelsea at [email protected] to find a table that works for you! Join us to play Dungeons & Dragons either for your first time, or your 100th time! We will meet every other Thursday starting on September 12. “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/56408692862245147. If you add your character, you’ll have access to all the resources the library owns on D&D Beyond.
Learn MoreCard CollectiveDate: Thursday, November 21, 2024 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 Photographing/Recording
Learn MoreStitches and Cozy MysteriesDate: Thursday, November 21, 2024 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
Ages 12-16 must have an adult in attendance.
Learn MoreThread & NeedleDate: Thursday, November 21, 2024 Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and cross stitchers! Bring in your projects to work on or learn something new!
Learn MoreI Survived….Book Club!Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 Join Ms Dana to learn about history and survival! No reading ahead required.
Learn MoreAdventures in MakingDate: Thursday, November 21, 2024 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.
Learn MoreAdultish Book ClubDate: Thursday, November 21, 2024 The Adultish Book Club is a group of bookish people who meet regularly to discuss the latest book pick at the Saline County Library. The Adultish Book Club is a fun group of bookish people who meet regularly in person in the Upper Reading Area (near the Adult Non-Fiction section) at the Benton location of the Saline County Library. November 2024: We are going to read Wicked by Gregory Maguire and then go to the Cinemark in Little Rock to watch the movie! Cinemark: Super Ticket Showing of Wicked at 6 pm in Little Rock.NOTE: Patrons are responsible for ordering & purchasing their own tickets, food, & drinks. For updates, please join our Facebook group, which you can find through the Saline County Library’s Facebook page. Facebook Group Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2136251013308783
Learn MoreMusic and MovementDate: Friday, November 22, 2024 Join Ms. Amanda for music and instruments with a fun toddler craft. There will also be more activities to engage in.
Learn MoreRising StarsDate: Friday, November 22, 2024 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.
Learn MorePreschool Studio ArtDate: Friday, November 22, 2024 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.
Learn MoreHomeschool HangoutDate: Friday, November 22, 2024 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.
Learn MoreTai ChiDate: Friday, November 22, 2024 Connect your mind, body, and breath in this low-impact, meditative movement session.
Learn MoreMakerspace Open HoursDate: Friday, November 22, 2024 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.
Learn MoreSaturday StorytimeDate: Saturday, November 23, 2024
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!
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See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events