See all the upcoming library events below or visit the main events page at www.mysaline.com/events
Winter Break Makerspace HoursDate: Monday, December 30, 2024 Special Makerspace Hours Over Winter Break! ❄️ Take advantage of extra time to create, tinker, and explore during winter break! We’re open all day! 📅 Special Hours:
Whether you’re finishing a project or starting something new, we’ll have the space and tools ready for you. Come join us and make the most of your winter break! For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.
Learn MoreStoryland: A New Year SpecialDate: Monday, December 30, 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 MoreSTEAMondaysDate: Monday, December 30, 2024 Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math through fun (and sometimes messy!) hands-on activities.
Learn MoreNoon Year’s Eve Storytime & PartyDate: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Help us ring in the new year a little bit early! This special storytime will include our favorite books of 2024, songs, dancing, and a NYE countdown activity.
Learn MoreCanastaDate: Tuesday, December 31, 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 MoreCLOSING EARLYDate: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 The Saline County Library will be closing at 5:30 PM in preparation for the upcoming holiday tomorrow. Please view our hours and locations website page for a full list of holiday closings.
Learn MoreClosed for the HolidayDate: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 All branches of the Saline County Library and the Gann Museum of Saline County will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Learn MoreTech ThursdayDate: Thursday, January 2, 2025 Drop in or 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 [email protected] for questions or to set up an appointment!
Learn MoreTummy Time TotsDate: Thursday, January 2, 2025 This is a lapsit program for infants. Join us for songs, books and bonding!
Learn MoreOh Baby! StorytimeDate: Thursday, January 2, 2025 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 MoreLittle Dragons StorytimeDate: Thursday, January 2, 2025 Come join Ms.Amanda for a Little Dragons Storytime for children who need a smaller setting. We will have storytime with music and crafts. Come in your most magical outfits and have a wonderful time!
Learn MoreCraft CornerDate: Thursday, January 2, 2025 Teens and adults, make crafts with your favorite library staff! We’ll make something different every week!
Learn MoreMusic and MovementDate: Friday, January 3, 2025 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, January 3, 2025 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 MoreHomeschool HangoutDate: Friday, January 3, 2025 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, January 3, 2025 Connect your mind, body, and breath in this low-impact, meditative movement session. All levels welcome. No equipment needed.
Learn MorePilatesDate: Friday, January 3, 2025 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: Saturday, January 4, 2025 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 MoreSaturday StorytimeDate: Saturday, January 4, 2025 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!
Learn MoreSensory Hour: Low-Key StorytimeDate: Monday, January 6, 2025 A low-key storytime perfect for children with sensory needs, but everyone is welcome!
Learn MoreStoryland: A Magical AdventureDate: Monday, January 6, 2025 Come join Ms. Amanda for a magical fairytale story time. We will have storytime with music and crafts. Come in your most magical outfits for a wonderful fun time!
Learn MoreMonday Morning Book ClubDate: Monday, January 6, 2025 Discuss a different book each month. Book themes will vary, so if one book isn’t for you, maybe the next one will be!
Learn MoreMonday Afternoon Book ClubDate: Monday, January 6, 2025 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, January 6, 2025 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, January 6, 2025 Hangout with other teens and our teen programmer, Ms. Chelsea, every Monday in the Teen Area. We’ll have board games, snacks, and good vibes.
Learn MoreChess NightDate: Monday, January 6, 2025 Stop in for a few games of chess and socialize!
Learn MoreAmerican Sign Language ClassDate: Monday, January 6, 2025 Come join Ms.Amanda for an all ages welcome Beginner Sign Language class.
Learn MoreBook Besties Book ClubDate: Monday, January 6, 2025 Read a different Teen or New Adult book each month and find new Book Besties! 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 More3D Printer Certification ClassDate: Monday, January 6, 2025 Curious about the Makerspace’s 3D printer? Join this 1-hour class to learn how to operate the Bambu X1 Carbon 3D printer and slice files using Bambu Studio software. After completing this course, you’ll be certified to reserve and use the printer independently at the library! Please note that this class focuses on operating the printer and preparing files, not on designing 3D files from scratch. Patrons must have a Saline County Library card in good standing to participate and make reservations, which can be done on the library’s website. For more information, including our 3D print policy and procedures, visit our website.
Learn MoreMorning MakersDate: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Start your day with creativity! Join us for a fun, easy craft session for all skill levels. All supplies are provided, and you’ll take home your creation!
Learn MoreToddler StorytimeDate: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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, January 7, 2025 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 MoreCanasta ClubDate: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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, January 7, 2025 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 MoreD&D Campaign A – Table ClosedDate: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 This table is a continuation of our Fall 2024 campaign and is closed. New players can join a table here: https://salinecountylibrary.libcal.com/event/13484847
Learn MoreTween D&D — Registration FullDate: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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 Photographing/Recording
Learn MoreAnime ClubDate: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Love anime? Join the club! We’ll watch a new show each week.
Learn MoreHomeschool HourDate: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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, January 8, 2025 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, January 8, 2025 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 MoreLEt’s GO Build!Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Take on a new LEGO® challenge each week! All ages welcome.
Learn MoreQuill and ChillDate: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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, January 9, 2025 Drop in or 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 [email protected] for questions or to set up an appointment!
Learn MoreTummy Time TotsDate: Thursday, January 9, 2025 This is a lapsit program for infants. Join us for songs, books and bonding!
Learn MorePreschool StorytimeDate: Thursday, January 9, 2025 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
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See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events