Back to School Swap and Puzzle Showdown this week at the Saline County Library July 31st

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 July 31 – August 5.

Monday, July 31

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 get a library social story.

Tuesday, August 1

Makerspace Open Hours – Bryant

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bryant Branch, Makerspace

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!

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.

Tech Connect: Internet Basics

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Benton Branch, Meeting Room

Ages 18+

Learn about internet browsers, search engines, and how to navigate different websites. Computer and module will be provided, but you may also bring your own laptop. Registration is required for this event.

Back to School Swap Night

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Benton Branch, Storytime Room

Do you have a lot of your children’s old clothes or toys that they’ve outgrown? Bring them to swap night and find something new to take home! We are also accepting donations of homeschool curriculum items. Please bring gently used clothing and toys for ages 0-18.

Wednesday, August 2

Adult D&D Night – Campaign A

EVENT IS FULL

6:00 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, August 3

Makerspace Open Hours – Bryant

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Bryant Branch, Makerspace

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!

Friday, August 4

Tai Chi for Beginners

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Benton Branch, Meeting Room

Ages 18+

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. Registration is encouraged but not required. If you are waitlisted, please feel free to show up anyway!

Saturday, August 5

Jigsaw Puzzle Showdown

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Benton Branch, Meeting Room

Ages 18+

Do you love puzzles? Test your skills against other teams to win the title of Saline County’s BEST puzzlers! We will provide the puzzles, which will be new, challenging, and of a similar skill level. Then ready, set…GO! Race to connect the most pieces before the timer runs out! Snacks and beverages will be provided, as well as positive vibes and lots of encouragement! Registration is required for this event.

Saturday Storytime

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Benton Branch, Storytime Room

Ages 3-5

Visit the Benton branch for a short storytime with a different Youth Services librarian every week. We’ll sing songs and read stories starting at 10:30 AM in the Storytime Room. We can’t wait to see you there!

See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events