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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Saline County Library is turning its library cards into “superpowered” discount passes for cardholders. Through the “Power of the Card” campaign, residents can access exclusive discounts at dozens of local businesses, attend a lineup of free events, and borrow unconventional items like tools, fishing poles, and cake pans for free all year long. Read more below.
The Saline County Library’s annual “Power of the Card” promotion has expanded this year. By partnering with four other central Arkansas library systems—the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS), the North Little Rock Public Library, the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library System, and the Garland County Library—cardholders can secure discounts at participating establishments across the entire region throughout September.
Massive Local Deals and Discounts
A library card unlocks significant savings at dozens of businesses from September 1 through September 30, 2026. Some of the featured local offers include:
- Food & Dining: Papa John’s Pizza (50% off regular menu priced pizzas with the code SEPT50), Eat My Catfish (10% off), Whole Hog Cafe in Bryant (10% off purchases of $15 or more), Pasta J’s (12% off), Salem Dairy Bar (10% off), Larry’s Pizza (free drink with purchase in Bryant, East End, and Haskell), and Tacos 4 Life (free queso with purchase).
- Desserts & Coffee: Loblolly Creamery (10% off, including a limited-time “Super Reader” flavor), Freddy’s Frozen Custard (one free single cone or dish with an adult combo purchase), Layne’s Chicken (free small shake with meal), and Mama B’s Tea & Coffee (free drink of the week).
- Entertainment: Main Event (one complimentary 1-hour arcade timecard), Dave & Buster’s (free $25 game play with a matching $25 purchase), and Central Arkansas Inflatable (50% off open play at its Indoor Park in Bryant).
- Services & Home Improvement: Oltman’s Roofing ($250 off roof replacement), All-Star Home Inspection (10% off services), Hotworx (free workout with no joining fee), and Relics Tattoo & Piercing (15% off).
Free September Events
The library has also organized a diverse lineup of free community events and fundraisers. While the library coordinates the activities and provides supplies, participants are responsible for purchasing their own food and beverages at restaurant-hosted events. The schedule includes:
- BINGO at Whole Hog Cafe: Tuesday, September 1, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bryant location. (Registration required; features a free game and prizes for winners).
- Bring a Buddy Day: Saturday, September 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at all branches. (If a friend signs up for a library card, both participants win a prize).
- Superhero Trivia Night: Tuesday, September 8, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at U.S. Pizza in Bryant. (Registration required; order food at 6:00 p.m., game begins at 6:30 p.m. with free library prizes).
- Freddy’s Fundraiser: Wednesday, September 9, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Benton. (Support the library and get a free small cone or dish with an adult combo purchase).
- Ice Cream and Art Night: Tuesday, September 15, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Loblolly in Benton. (Art supplies provided, and ice cream is 10% off).
- Outdoor Movie Night: Saturday, September 19, at sunset (approximately 8:00 p.m.) at Mills Park in Bryant. (A free screening of “Toy Story” with hot dogs and chips provided by Sage Health and water from Everett Buick GMC while supplies last).
- Murder Mystery Night: Tuesday, September 22, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at La Hacienda in Benton. (Registration required; guess the culprit to win prizes).
- Power Up and Play Grand Finale: Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Main Event in Little Rock. (Attendees receive a free one-hour play card and can register for library cards).
- Eat My Catfish Fundraiser: Sunday, September 27, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Benton. (Cardholders receive 10% off, and children receive a free “dirt and worms” dessert).
- Food Feud: Tuesday, September 29, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Local Tavern.
Free Rentals and Services
The utility of a library card extends far beyond books and the month of September. The Saline County Library offers a vast collection of non-traditional items and digital services that cardholders can check out for free at any time, including:
- Physical Items: Board games, cake pans, DVDs and Blu-rays, fishing poles, pre-loaded tablets, tools, garden tools, workout gear, video games, makerspace equipment, and specialized learning, craft, and entertainment kits.
- Digital Resources: Online research databases, movie streaming platforms, digital comic books, and digital magazines.
How to Register for a Free Card
Signing up for a library card is simple and free. Residents can apply online at the library’s website or in person by visiting any branch. To register, applicants must provide a photo ID and proof of a current Saline County address (or proof of local employment or school enrollment for non-residents). Additionally, a reciprocal agreement allows citizens of Cleveland, Dallas, Garland, Grant, and Hot Spring counties to register for a Saline County Library card at no cost.
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