See all the upcoming library events below or visit the main events page at www.mysaline.com/events
Monday Afternoon Book ClubDate: Monday, December 2, 2024 Join us on the first Monday of every month to discuss the selected title of the month. Interested participants can pick up a copy of the next title to be discussed at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library’s circulation desk in Benton. No registration required and walk-ins welcome! If you like to read, and you like to talk about what you read, this book club is for you!
Learn MoreMakerspace Open HoursDate: Monday, December 2, 2024 Drop by the Makerspace to explore our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, the Makerspace serves as an open workspace filled with various tools, materials, and equipment for independent creative work. 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. 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 MoreMonday HangoutsDate: Monday, December 2, 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 MoreBook Besties Book ClubDate: Monday, December 2, 2024 Read a different Teen or New Adult book each month and find new Book Besties! This month we’re discussing Filthy Rich Fae by Geneva Lee. Book genres will vary, so if this one isn’t for you, maybe the next one will be! Books are selected by participants, so book club kits might not be available.
Learn MoreCanastaDate: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Learn to play Canasta, a classic card game that mixes all the fun parts of Bridge and Rummy. Bring some friends along or just come and make some new ones. No prior gameplay experience needed.
Learn MoreMakerspace Open HoursDate: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Drop by the Makerspace to explore our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, the Makerspace serves as an open workspace filled with various tools, materials, and equipment for independent creative work. Bring a project you’re working on, or come with your imagination and create to your heart’s content. Take home what you make! Check out all of the equipment available 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 MoreQuiet CafeDate: Tuesday, December 3, 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 MoreWreath MakingDate: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Liven up your living space with a winter wreath. All supplies and instruction provided.
Learn MoreStorytime Break Sensory Play!Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Storytime is taking a break for the month of December, but we’re setting up some fun sensory stations for you to enjoy! Come play with your friends and explore your senses!
Learn MoreMakerspace Open HoursDate: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Drop by the Makerspace to explore our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, the Makerspace serves as an open workspace filled with various tools, materials, and equipment for independent creative work. 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. 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 MoreHoliday MakerspaceDate: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Tweens and teens will have the Bryant Makerspace to themselves to create unique holiday gifts for friends and family!
Learn MoreQuill and ChillDate: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 We’ve set up the Meeting Room to be a safe, quiet place for you to come write, chat, and excel at our Winter Writing Challenge! Grab you Quills (or laptops….or pencils!) and Chill with a cup of tea, some background music, and the company of other writers. Remember us when that novel gets published!
Learn MoreTech ThursdayDate: Thursday, December 5, 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, December 5, 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 MoreStorytime Break Sensory Play!Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024 Storytime is taking a break for the month of December, but we’re setting up some fun sensory stations for you to enjoy! Come play with your friends and explore your senses!
Learn MoreLittle Dragons StorytimeDate: Thursday, December 5, 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 MoreThe Pencil PackDate: Thursday, December 5, 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 MoreAdventures in MakingDate: Thursday, December 5, 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 MoreRising StarsDate: Friday, December 6, 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 MoreHoliday Wrap PartyDate: Friday, December 6, 2024 We will provide the wrapping supplies, holiday cheer, and a place where you can wrap those gifts without worrying about others sneaking a peek. You bring the gifts and a will-wrap attitude.
Learn MoreTai ChiDate: Friday, December 6, 2024 Connect your mind, body, and breath in this low-impact, meditative movement session.
Learn MorePilatesDate: Friday, December 6, 2024 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.
Learn MoreMakerspace Open HoursDate: Friday, December 6, 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 MoreMakerspace Open HoursDate: Saturday, December 7, 2024 Drop by the Makerspace to explore our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, the Makerspace serves as an open workspace filled with various tools, materials, and equipment for independent creative work. 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.
Learn MoreHoliday Wrap PartyDate: Saturday, December 7, 2024 Binge holiday movies and drink hot cocoa while wrapping your gifts at our Holiday Wrap Party. This all day event will feature cozy classics for you to enjoy as you wrap the perfect present (all wrapping supplies will be provided). December 7th’s event will feature Elf at 10:00, A Christmas Story at 11:45, and The Muppet Christmas Carol at 1:30!
Learn MoreLocal Author ShowcaseDate: Saturday, December 7, 2024 Drop in an join us for the Local Author Showcase! Get to know Arkansas authors and checkout some of their books! A signed novel is always a great holiday gift for the bookworm in your life!
Learn MoreTea Blending Basics: Black TeaDate: Saturday, December 7, 2024 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 black tea, and materials will be provided. This is an adults only course, and registration is required.
Learn MoreLady Chops Holiday PerformanceDate: Saturday, December 7, 2024 Here Come the Bells, So Many Bells!
Percussionist Lady Chops will be here to celebrate the season with her exciting holiday program “Here Come the Bells, So Many Bells!” You’ll be rockin’ the holiday hits during her high energy, interactive one-woman drumming show for all ages. Lady Chops performed in the Off-Broadway show STOMP, the New Orleans Jazz Festival and was named 2024 Performing Artist of the Year by the Northeast LA Arts Council. Join us as we ring in the season with festive, fun music for the whole family!
Learn MoreMonday Morning Book ClubDate: Monday, December 9, 2024 WE’RE MEETING ON A DIFFERENT DAY THIS TIME! Discuss a different book each month. Book themes will vary, so if one book isn’t for you, maybe the next one will be! This month’s book: The Sweet Life by Suzanne Woods Fisher. Pick up a physical copy at the library or read or listen using the Hoopla app. We’ll be having an ice cream social with this one as well, so join in on the fun!
Learn MoreMakerspace Open HoursDate: Monday, December 9, 2024 Drop by the Makerspace to explore our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, the Makerspace serves as an open workspace filled with various tools, materials, and equipment for independent creative work. 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. 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 MoreSanta at the LibraryDate: Monday, December 9, 2024 Santa Claus is coming to town! Visit with Santa at the library and enjoy hot chocolate and other holiday fun with your favorite library friends!
Learn MoreMonday HangoutsDate: Monday, December 9, 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 MoreUpcycling! Holiday TreesDate: Monday, December 9, 2024 Don’t have the room or budget for a big tree this year? Stop in and make your own mini tree from simple materials!
Learn MoreFamily Fun HourDate: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Join us for a new fun family activity! Each week will feature a craft, board game, or puzzle for children and caretakers to complete together.
Learn MoreCanastaDate: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Learn to play Canasta, a classic card game that mixes all the fun parts of Bridge and Rummy. Bring some friends along or just come and make some new ones. No prior gameplay experience needed.
Learn MoreMakerspace Open HoursDate: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Drop by the Makerspace to explore our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, the Makerspace serves as an open workspace filled with various tools, materials, and equipment for independent creative work. Bring a project you’re working on, or come with your imagination and create to your heart’s content. Take home what you make! Check out all of the equipment available 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 MoreQuiet CafeDate: Tuesday, December 10, 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 MoreSanta at the LibraryDate: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 He’s making a list, and checking it twice! Join us at the Benton location for a visit with Santa! We’ll also have music, hot chocolate, and crafts!
Learn MoreStorytime Break Sensory Play!Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Storytime is taking a break for the month of December, but we’re setting up some fun sensory stations for you to enjoy! Come play with your friends and explore your senses!
Learn MoreMakerspace Open HoursDate: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Drop by the Makerspace to explore our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, the Makerspace serves as an open workspace filled with various tools, materials, and equipment for independent creative work. 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. 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 MoreHoliday MakerspaceDate: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Tweens and teens will have the Makerspace to themselves to create unique holiday gifts for friends and family!
Learn MoreQuill and ChillDate: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 We’ve set up the Meeting Room to be a safe, quiet place for you to come write, chat, and excel at our Winter Writing Challenge! Grab you Quills (or laptops….or pencils!) and Chill with a cup of tea, some background music, and the company of other writers. Remember us when that novel gets published!
Learn MoreFamily Craft Night: Christmas-in-a-BottleDate: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Join us for a fun-filled, hands-on crafting session the whole family will enjoy! Create your very own ornament-in-a-bottle—a festive keepsake that’s as unique as you are. Choose from a wide variety of colorful and sparkly items to fill your ornament. Whether you want to make it bright, whimsical, or wintry, the possibilities are endless. Bring your creativity and holiday spirit for this joyful event—perfect for kids and adults alike!
Learn MoreTech ThursdayDate: Thursday, December 12, 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, December 12, 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.
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See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events