See all the upcoming library events below or visit the main events page at www.mysaline.com/events
Below are the in-person and virtual programs happening at the Saline County Library during the week of February 6th – February 11th.
Monday, February 6th
Valentines Station
All Day
Mable Boswell Memorial- Bryant
Teens, Tweens, and Children
Make Valentines for your friends. While supplies last.
Makerspace Open Hours
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
All Ages
Drop by during Makerspace open hours and make something super cool to take home with you! Whether crafting or tinkering, the possibilities are as vast as your imagination!
The Perfect Match
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial- Benton
Adult
Searching for your perfect (work) match? We have the matchmakers, you bring the skills and resume, and you’ll be sure to leave with some possibilities.
Toddler Time
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Mable Boswell Memorial- Bryant
Children
This storytime has fun group activities for the very young! Toddlers and the adults who love them will make new friends as they play and learn. We play with a parachute, sing songs, learn finger plays, play games, dance, make music and share picture books. After our informal circle time we get out the toys and play together. For ages 1 – 3 years.
Sensory Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Children
This program is specifically designed for children with autism, sensory processing disorder, ADHD or who have difficulty sitting still, but we welcome anyone who wants to participate! Email Ms. Dana at [email protected] with any questions, or to get a library social story.
Makerspace Open Hours
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
All Ages
Drop by during Makerspace open hours and make something super cool to take home with you! Whether crafting or tinkering, the possibilities are as vast as your imagination!
Tabletop Gaming
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial- Benton
Teens
Teens are invited to come hang out and play games on Mondays. Ages 13-18.
Tuesday, February 7th
Valentines Station
All Day
Mable Boswell Memorial- Benton
Teens, Tweens, and children
Make Valentines for your friends. While supplies last.
Makerspace Open Hours
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Mable Boswell Memorial – Bryant
All Ages
Drop by during Makerspace open hours and make something super cool to take home with you! Whether crafting or tinkering, the possibilities are as vast as your imagination!
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Children
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.
Makerspace Open Hours
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
All Ages
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.
Chess Club/ Game On!
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Tweens
Join Ms. Jordan and Ms. Dana for chess club and other board games!
Minecraft Tuesdays
4:00 PM –5:00 PM
Virtual
Teens
Join us in our virtual Minecraft realm to play and hang with friends.
V.I.P (Very Important People)
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Children
This program is for 1st – 3rd Graders. No need to read ahead of time; we will read a picture book about a famous person each week, and do an activity related to their life.
Teen Cooking
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mable Boswell Memorial – Bryant
Teens
This class is for teens 12-18. We will be making easy vintage recipes this spring. Registration required, please message me if there are any food allergies. [email protected]
Next Level Gamers
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Mable Boswell Memorial- Bryant
Tween & Teen
Kids 9-18 can be drop-in for board games and Nintendo Wii play in a casual atmosphere. Sign-up sheet for time slots on the Wii will be posted in the library on the day of the program.
Wednesday, February 8
Crafts2Go
All Day
Mable Boswell Memorial & Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Bryant & Benton
Adults
DIY Adventures is now Crafts2Go: Crafts for Busy Adults! February’s take-home craft is a [insert craft name]! Kits are available at both branches on a first come, first served basis starting Wednesday, February 8, 2023. One kit per adult, please.
Valentines Station
All Day
Mable Boswell Memorial- Bryant
Teens, Tweens, and children
Craft your own Valentines with provided supplies or select from our stash of premade cards. Your classmates, friends, and family will love these special cards.
Homeschool Hour
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Teens, Tweens, and Children
Join the library on Wednesday morning for some homeschool fun! Ages 4-18 are welcome to participate in their respective groups.
Piece by Piece
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial- Benton
Adults
Piece by Piece will meet on the Second Wednesday of every month to play a different board or card game.
After School Special
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mable Boswell Memorial- Bryant
This month, kids can indulge in some fun Valentine treats while playing bingo and winning books. Just drop-in to play!
Teen, Tween, and Children
Thursday, February 9
Valentines Station
All Day
Mable Boswell Memorial- Bryant
Teens, Tweens, and children
Craft your own Valentines with provided supplies or select from our stash of premade cards. Your classmates, friends, and family will love these special cards.
Makerspace Open Hours
9:00 PM – 12:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
All ages
Drop by during Makerspace open hours and make something super cool to take home with you! Whether crafting or tinkering, the possibilities are as vast as your imagination!
Tummy Time Tots
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Children
This is a lapsit program for infants. Join us for songs, books and bonding!
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial- Benton
Children
Join Ms. Jordan every Thursday morning at 10:30 for our Preschool Storytime. This storytime is suggested for children ages 3-5.
Makerspace Open Hours
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mable Boswell Memorial- Bryant
All Ages
Drop by during Makerspace open hours and make something super cool to take home with you! Whether crafting or tinkering, the possibilities are as vast as your imagination!
Book Café
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Tweens
Join Ms. Jordan for an afterschool book café for 4th through 7th grade. We’ll sample a book through a brief reading, some discussion, and a fun activity or craft every week.
Master Builders
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Children
Join Ms. Dana for Legos, Lincoln logs, and lots more! For grades 1-3
Afterschool D&D Adventure
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Teen
This will be the beginning of our new spring Teen D&D Campaign. A campaign is a long form story that you get to shape and tell however you and your other adventurers decide. We will be telling this story every week over the spring semester, so the more you’re able to attend, the more of this new world you’ll get to explore!
Mardi Gras Mask
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial- Benton
Adult
Decorate your own mask for Mardi Gras.
Friday, February 10
Valentines Station
All Day
Mable Boswell Memorial- Bryant
Teens, Tweens, and children
Craft your own Valentines with provided supplies or select from our stash of premade cards. Your classmates, friends, and family will love these special cards.
Rising Star Players
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Tween, Teen, & Children
The Rising Star Players meet every Friday in the Meeting room of the Benton Branch. This will be an acting class.
Valentine’s Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial- Benton
Children
Join us for a special Storytime and craft for Valentine’s Day!
Tai Chi for Beginners
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial- Benton
Adult
Jo Tabor, a Certified Personal Trainer and fitness coach, will teach participants the basics of Tai Chi. This is a program geared towards beginning practitioners, but all skill levels are welcome. Dress comfortably for movement. For adults 18+. Registration encouraged but not required. If you are waitlisted, please feel free to attend anyway!
Jackbox Game Night
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Pasta J’s
Adult
We’re hosting a Jackbox Game Night. Jackbox games are a fun and innovative way to have fun and play games using an online platform that still allows you to be in the same room.
Saturday, February 11
Valentines Station
All Day
Mable Boswell Memorial- Bryant
Teens, Tweens, and children
Craft your own Valentines with provided supplies or select from our stash of premade cards. Your classmates, friends, and family will love these special cards.
Makerspace Open Hours
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial- Benton
All Ages
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.
Saturday Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Children
Join us every Saturday at 10:30 for a Storytime for catered for ages 3-5!
Piece by Piece
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial- Benton
Adult
The Saline County Library is hosting a monthly series titled Piece by Piece. If you love to play board or card games, this is the event for you. We will meet on the Second Saturday of every month to play a board or card game and have some fun. We will play some old favorites and new hits as well.
See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events