The Saline County Library has a ton of events going on for the week of Monday, October 5th through Saturday, October 10th. There’s something for all ages. Writing, DIY, Minecraft, Homework, a Musician, D&D, an Author, Language, Trivia and more. See the list below:
Mon, Oct 5
Storytime with Ms. Sara — All Things Fall
- 10:30 AM
- Ages 0-5
- It’s finally fall, y’all and this month we’re celebrating everything we love about it– minus the pumpkin spice lattes! We’ll cover apples, pumpkins, and even some not-so-scary monsters. Join Ms. Sara for a fun-filled time of stories, rhymes, and songs. If you have something you can use as a musical instrument bring it with you, and if you don’t have anything you can use your hands!
Homeschool Creative Writing
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Zoom – https://bit.ly/36e0yMl
- Ages 9-18
- Homeschool students join Mrs. Jennifer for a fun Creative Writing class. We will learn how to write different types of poetry, try some fun writing prompts, and play some some fun games. It’s recommended that you know how to write before attending this class. Make sure to have paper and pencil or a computer to type on each week.
DIY/Upcycle
- 2:00 PM
- Ages 18+
- Join Becky, our Outreach Librarian, as she shows you some super cute DIY/Upcycle ideas. In October, there will be four weeks of programs where she will be using several different ideas for making pumpkins into fall decor. This week she will be making a pumpkin lantern. Pick up your kit at the library to make your own at home. Limited supply, first come first serve.
Teen Minecraft Club
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Discord
- Grades 7-12
- Join Mr. Brett and Mrs. Jenn in the library’s very own Minecraft Realm! Every week we’ll explore different worlds and activities in Minecraft, while also building up and improving a dedicated “home” world during the rest of the week. If you’re interested in joining the club, email Mr. Brett ([email protected]) or Mrs. Jenn ([email protected]) with your name and library card number and we’ll send you the invite link!
Elementary Homework Help
- 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Zoom (Registration required) – https://bit.ly/2G5Rtuw
- Grades K-3
- Whether your child is learning from home or in person at school, there is support available!
Register for one of two 20 minute spots available during each hour for your child to receive one-on-one assistance with their schoolwork. Please tell us at registration exactly what your child needs help with so we can best be prepared to help them.
Tue, Oct 6
Loose Parts Play
- 10:30 AM
- Ages 0-5
- Join Mrs. Wendy and Mrs. Sara each week for a short video demonstrating a fun activity to do with the items found in your Loose Parts kit from the library. If we are out of kits, you can make your own with fairly common household items and recyclables.
Storytime Live!
- 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
- Zoom (Registration required) – https://bit.ly/30i2vnj
- Ages 0-5
- Ms. Sara, Mrs. Wendy, and Miss Jessica will be doing live storytimes! Join us each week for stories, songs, and fun!
Drama Zoom
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Zoom (Registration required) – https://bit.ly/2Hx3Ccc
- Ages 8-12
- Brian and Mason will teach us some fun drama exercises!
Teen Discord Hangout
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Discord (Email Mr. Brett or Mrs. Jenn to join)
- Grades 7-12
- Hey Teens! Join us on our private Discord Server for a fun virtual hang out! Discord is free and easy to use, not part of our server already? Email Mrs. Jenn or Mr. Brett for an invitation. You will have to make an account but it is free and safe!
AJ the Musician
- 7:00 PM
- Ages 18+
- AJ is a versatile local musician with more than 28 years of experience as a performer. Join AJ in this presentation of classical guitar and its origins. This month he explores various music styles. Enjoy a free mini-concert at your leisure.
Wed, Oct 7
Children’s Homeschool V.I.P.
- 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
- Zoom (Registration required) – https://bit.ly/3n2W6Gy
- Ages 6-8
- Calling all 6-8 year olds! Join Mrs. Wendy & each week for a fun activity related to the life of a famous person. We will read a short biography & then have some fun.
Homeschool Art Zoom
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Zoom – https://bit.ly/30gP5Ii
- Ages 9-18
- Homeschool kids join Mrs. Jennifer for a fun art class. We’ll be learning about different artists and creating artwork in their signature styles. You can look forward to fun drawing prompts, games, challenges, and learning more about the art world. This crash course on art is going to be great! Make sure you have pencil, paper, and colors of some sort (markers, crayons, colored pencils, pastels, chalk) each week.
Teen D&D
- 4:30 PM
- Discord (Email Mr. Brett to join)
- Grades 7-12
- Join Mr. Brett Dungeon Master Brett in a digital fantasy adventure! Using Roll20, a free online RPG resource, you’ll create a character and go on epic* quests around the humble little town of Phandalin every week. Space is very limited, so email Mr. Brett ([email protected]) if you’re interested! Please note that while text chat is an option for this program, a headset and microphone are preferred.
Art Zoom
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Zoom (Registration required) – https://bit.ly/3kSF3F5
- Ages 6-12
- Miss Lucy will be teaching different watercolor techniques. Each week we will do a guided project and make a different work or art!
Pick up a watercolor kit from the library while supplies last!
Thu, Oct 8
Rhythms & Rhymes
- 10:30 AM
- Ages 0-3
- Join Mrs. Wendy for a fun storytime full of nursery rhymes, songs, and instruments. Each week we will enjoy fun nursery rhymes, song with instruments, and songs to get the wiggles out! This storytime is best suited for children birth – 3, but may be enjoyed by anyone.
Elementary Homework Help
- 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Zoom (Registration required) – https://bit.ly/36exDIg
- Grades K-3
- Whether your child is learning from home or in person at school, there is support available!
- Register for one of two 20 minute spots available during each hour for your child to receive one-on-one assistance with their schoolwork. Please tell us at registration exactly what your child needs help with so we can best be prepared to help them.
Online Gaming Club
- 4:00 PM
- Discord (Email Mr. Brett or Mrs. Jenn to join)
- Grades 7-12
- Join Mr. Brett and Ms. Jenn – and your friends! – in our Discord server on Thursdays to play online games together! Games we can play include Magic: The Gathering, Minecraft, and more. Don’t have the game we’re playing that week? You can still follow along and watch the stream while hanging out in our server and talking about games, games, games!
Author Visit – Rachel Gladstone
- 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Facebook LIVE
- Ages 18+
- Join us for a live interview with Rachel Gladstone about her new book The Weekend Wedding Assistant. This will be live with a question and answer session. “Rachel Gladstone’s The Weekend Wedding Assistant is a fast moving and highly entertaining story about death, love, passion and all the sorrows and hopes that living brings. Wonderful, exuberant, real. A great weekend read!I’m looking forward to a film adaptation!”
English Language Class
- 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Zoom (Registration required) – https://bit.ly/3kPxb76
- Ages 13+
- Everyone is welcome to learn English with us! We will practice English conversation on Zoom.
¡Bienvenidos a todos! Vamos a aprender ingles y practicar hablando en ingles en Zoom.
Fri, Oct 9
SCL Theatre: The Rising Star Players
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Zoom (Registration required) – https://bit.ly/3n2anmu
- Ages 9-18
- A show-based prepping and performance program. In this program you will learn to perform in a theatrical setting. We will be working on acting technique, memorization ability, auditioning, stage direction, and overall theater etiquette.
Cuentos y Cánticos
- 10:30 AM
- Ages 0-5
- ¡Hola amig@s! Presentamos cuentos y cánticos con señorita Jessica.
The Witching Hour: Tales from the Haunted Library
- 4:00 PM
- Ages 9-18
- Miss Jessica and Mr. Brett present The Witching Hour: Tales from the Haunted Library! They’ll tell a chilling tale that will send shivers down your spine and have you double-checking the shadowy corners of your room before you go to bed. Tune in every week for a new story… if you dare.
Teen D&D
- 4:30 PM
- Discord (Email Mr. Brett to join)
- Grades 7-12
- Join Mr. Brett Dungeon Master Brett in a digital fantasy adventure! Using Roll20, a free online RPG resource, you’ll create a character and go on epic* quests around the humble little town of Phandalin every week. Space is very limited, so email Mr. Brett ([email protected]) if you’re interested! Please note that while text chat is an option for this program, a headset and microphone are preferred.
Facebook LIVE Trivia – Horror Movies
- 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Facebook LIVE
- Ages 18+
- Is Marnie from Halloweentown or Hocus Pocus? What movie is Jason Vorhees from? Let’s test your Halloween movie trivia this month!
Sat, Oct 10
Stamping and Scrapbooking
- 10:30 AM
- Ages 18+
- Tips & tricks with basic Stamping & Scrapbooking. This class will use supplies that can be purchased just about anywhere; some may even already have these things in their homes. Cyndi Sanders will be teaching this class.
Cooking with a Librarian
- 2:00 PM
- All ages
- Your favorite librarians have put together their favorite recipes and are excited to share them with you!