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 20th – 25th.
Monday, February 20th
Closed
All Day
Bryant & Benton
Tuesday, February 21st
Makerspace Open Hours
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mabel 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
Minecraft
Teens
Join us in our virtual Minecraft realm to play and hang out 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
Mabel 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. Julieanaj@SalineCountyLibrary.org
Next Level Gamers
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Mabel 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.
SCL Trivia – Yellowstone
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
U.S. Pizza
Adult
If you think you know everything about Yellowstone, the Saline County Library will be hosting Yellowstone trivia at U.S. Pizza. If you get the most right, you will win bragging rights and a Yellowstone gift set.
Wednesday, February 22nd
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.
Anime Club
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Teens
Each month we will watch an episode of a different anime and discuss our favorite parts! Is your favorite part of anime the art styles? Bring your favorite pencil and draw while we watch. Do you love reading the mangas that the anime is based on? We will have those out for you to read or check out. If you just want to watch the anime and talk while you eat some Pocky, you can do that too!
Inklings Writers Group
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Adults
Do you enjoy creative writing? Would you like to meet other creative writers for fellowship, discussions about the writing life, and peer feedback? If so, the Inklings Writer’s Group is for you! Light refreshments and lots of encouragement served. For more information, email [email protected].
Thursday, February 23rd
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.
Here Comes the Bookmobile!
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
ICan! Center
All Ages
Saline County Library is coming to you! At 10:30 AM we will have an interactive craft project brought to you by library staff. Materials will be provided! And don’t forget to sign up for a library card and browse the Bookmobile at 11:30 AM.
Stop by at any time to let us know what you are interested in seeing in your area, whether that be programs, services, or group activities. We are looking to connect to all age groups and interests.
Makerspace Open Hours
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mabel 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 – 6:00 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 will get to explore!
Magic: The Gathering
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Mabel Boswell Memorial – Bryant
Adult
Magic: The Gathering is a fun trading card game that has been around for 30 years. If you love D&D, this is a game you are sure to enjoy. The Saline County Library is hosting a Magic: The Gathering night the 4th Thursday of each month at the Bryant branch. Registration is required for this event.
Friday, February 24th
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.
Tai Chi for Beginners
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton
Adults
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!
Saturday, February 24th
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!
See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events