National Library Week is a celebration highlighting the valuable role that libraries play in transforming lives and strengthening communities, celebrated across America and around the globe. The Saline County Library hosts a variety of free services to all patrons – books, magazines, local newspapers, audiobooks and ebooks, programs for all ages, and more.
The library offers free online learning resources, including Pronunciator for language learning, BlueCareer for career development and interview training, Chilton Library for car repair and maintenance, and the Udemy online courses for a wide range of topics. There are also entertainment options like Hoopla audiobooks, ebooks, movies and music, Libby audiobooks and ebooks, and Freegal music streaming.
The Saline County Library will celebrate this annual event with 6 outreach events in Saline County, bringing the library to patrons where they are, and encouraging them to visit their nearest Saline County Library branch.
On Monday through Saturday evenings during National Library Week, the library will have a different event. See the list and locations below:
Monday, April 7th : BINGO at Larry’s Pizza in Bryant, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM
The Saline County Library will run four rounds of BINGO, each lasting one hour, with three games in each round. Participants are encouraged to play one round while they enjoy their food. Winners of BINGO games will win prizes from the library. Entry to the BINGO is free and open to all ages; however, all patrons are responsible for their food and drink orders at the restaurant. Saline County Library will receive a portion of the sallies between 4:00 – 8:00 PM.
Tuesday, April 8th: Trivia Night at U.S Pizza, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM
The Saline County Library will run a trivia game, with the winner or winning team taking home prizes. Entry to the Trivia is free and open to all ages; however, all patrons are responsible for their food and drink orders at the restaurant. Patrons are advised that they will need a mobile device with internet in order to participate as a player.
Wednesday, April 9th : Mystery Night at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Patrons are invited to order food at Freddy’s and pickup your free mystery to solve at the restaurant or at home. The library offers a harder mystery for adults, as well as a family friendly mystery. During the event, all patrons are responsible for their food and drink orders at the restaurant. Patrons are advised that they will need a mobile device with internet in order to participate as a player. Each mystery should take between 30-45 minutes to solve. Solve the mystery and win a special prize.
Saline County Library will receive 15% of fundraiser sales* during this fundraiser. Participate on Apr 9, 2025 from 4:00 to 9:00pm by ordering digitally or at the physical Freddy’s restaurant. To participate digitally, order on the Freddy’s mobile app or website using the code GIVEBACK. To participate at the restaurant, tell the cashier of your participation (before payment) or show the fundraiser flyer below to the cashier (before payment).
*DoorDash, Uber Eats, GrubHub and Google orders, gift card sales and delivery fees excluded.
Thursday, April 10th: Jackbox at Pasta J’s in Benton, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Entry to the game night is free. The library will select a number of games from the Jackbox collection. Patrons are advised that they will need a mobile device with internet in order to participate as a player. Suitable for all ages. During the event, all patrons are responsible for their food and drink orders at the restaurant.
Friday, April 11th: Finish that Lyric at Whole Hog Cafe in Bryant, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Entry to the game night is free. The library will play a section of a song, which the game participant sings along to, and then the music stops.. Players who successfully continue the music without the backing track will win points and prizes. During the event, all patrons are responsible for their food and drink orders at the restaurant.
Saturday, April 12th: Luau Party at 6:30 – 7:30 PM; Movie Night at 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Leading up to the movie, patrons are invited join the library at Mills Park and enjoy light refreshments starting at 6:30 PM at the Luau Party.
The movie screening will begin as soon as the sun sets, approximately 7:30 PM. Entry to movie night is free and open to the public. The library will screen the film “Lilo & Stitch” (rated PG) and will have a booth set up where patrons can sign up for a new library card or renew an existing card.
The Saline County Library has been serving the residents of Saline County since 1931 and has three locations: Benton, Bryant, and East End. Each location provides wireless access computing as well as desktop computers for guest use and several other non-traditional items such as video games, cake pans, small tools, and more.
Browse MySaline’s list of all the great events events in Saline County at: www.mysaline.com/events
