Below are the in-person and virtual programs taking place at the Saline County Library during the week of December 18-23.
Monday, December 18
Open Maker Hours – Benton
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Benton Branch, Makerspace
All Ages
Drop by the Makerspace during Open Maker Hours and create something 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!
Gingerbread Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Bryant Branch, Meeting Room
Come hear the story of the Gingerbread Boy and see if you are fast enough to catch him! After the story we’ll complete a gingerbread craft together, and then we’ll search through the library on a scavenger hunt to find that sneaky Gingerbread Boy! Cocoa and cookies will be served. Registration is required, one registration per child.
Sensory Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Benton Branch, Meeting Room
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 request a library social story.
Board Together – Tabletop Gaming for Teens!
4:00 PM – 5:00 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!
Tuesday, December 19
Open Maker Hours – Bryant
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bryant Branch, Makerspace
All Ages
Drop by the Makerspace during Open Maker Hours and create something 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!
Open Maker Hours – Benton
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Benton Branch, Makerspace
All Ages
Drop by the Makerspace during Open Maker Hours and create something 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!
No-Stress Book Club for Teens
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bryant Branch, Teen Area
Ages 13-18
Read a Young Adult book and come share what you’ve read with everyone in the group! We will meet on the third Tuesday of the month.
SCL Trivia: Holiday Movies
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Lost Pizza Co. in Benton
Ages 18+
The Saline County Library wants to put your knowledge of Holiday movies to the test! Join us at Lost Pizza Co. in Bryant for SCL Trivia! We’ll ask 40 trivia questions centered around holiday movies, and the person who answers the most correctly will go home with a prize!
Wednesday, December 20
Adult Art Studio
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Bryant Branch
Ages 18+
Explore and create art in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere! Participants will explore a variety of art techniques and media. Please wear clothing you don’t mind getting paint on! All materials provided, while supplies last. Registration recommended but not required. If you are waitlisted, please feel free to attend anyway!
Open Maker Hours – Benton
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Benton Branch, Makerspace
All Ages
Drop by the Makerspace during Open Maker Hours and create something 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!
Beginner American Sign Language
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Bryant Branch, Meeting Room
Ages 9+
In this weekly class we’ll cover the basics of American Sign Language and answer any questions you may have! Each week we will expand upon what we learned the previous week. This class is open to anyone ages 9 and up. No registration required!
Adult D&D Night – Campaign B
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Benton Branch, Meeting Room
Ages 18+
Dungeons & Dragons has been a fixture in American tabletop gaming for over 40 years! Now’s your chance to get in on the action! The Saline County Library is hosting a monthly D&D night! Come together as we complete daring quests and defeat dangerous foes! Registration is required for this event.
Thursday, December 21 – Closing at 5:30 PM
Open Maker Hours – Benton
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Benton Branch, Makerspace
All Ages
Drop by the Makerspace during Open Maker Hours and create something 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!
Holiday Storytime at the Farmer’s Market
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Benton Farmer’s Market
All Ages
Join us at the Farmer’s Market in downtown Benton for a special holiday storytime! We will also pie the winning librarian in our Pie A Librarian: Food and Hygiene Item Drive!
Open Maker Hours – Bryant
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bryant Branch, Makerspace
All Ages
Drop by the Makerspace during Open Maker Hours and create something 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!
Teen Programs at Bryant
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bryant Branch, Teen Area
Ages 13-18
Join us at the Bryant branch every Thursday for a low-key teen hangout! On December 21 we’ll play board games like Munchkin and Scene-It!
Friday, December 22
CLOSED for the holidays
Saturday, December 23
CLOSED for the holidays
See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events