See all the upcoming library events below or visit the main events page at www.mysaline.com/events
Homeschool Hour
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball, Dana Bloch, Jordan Sandlin & Chelsea Simon
Location: Lower Commons, Makerspace- Benton, Storytime Room, Teen Area
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Join us as we learn through art, music, STEAM activities, problem solving, team building, and more. This will be a fun, supplemental, social event for ages 4 – 18. The age groups will be divided up as follows: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-18.
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event
Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.
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Storytime Fun!
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Storytime Area East End
Branch: East End Branch
Storytime Fun is a storytime program intended for ages 3-5, though all are welcome. It will include stories, songs, some puppets and a craft or gross motor activity to prepare preschool friends for kindergarten. Storytime Fun will help with developing children’s social, emotional, cognitive, creative and physical skills and get them ready for school!
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Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Drop by the Makerspace to explore our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, the Makerspace serves as an open workspace filled with various tools, materials, and equipment for independent creative work. Bring a project you’re working on, or come with your imagination and create to your heart’s content. Take home what you make!
For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.
Children ages 5-12 must have an adult supervising them at all times in the Makerspace. No children under 5 years are permitted in the Makerspace.
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LEt’s GO Build!
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Presenter: Chloe Bridges
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Take on a new LEGO® challenge each week! All ages welcome.
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Tech Thursday
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location:
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Are you in need of help of with your technology? Drop in or set up a personal 30 minute appointment for help with anything involving tech: printing, scanning, downloading eBooks, using your tablet, formatting documents, etc! Appointments available from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call 501-847-2166 or email [email protected] for questions or to set up an appointment!
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Tummy Time Tots
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
This is a lapsit program for infants. Join us for songs, books and bonding!
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Twinkle Tots Storytime
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 10:55 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Come join Ms.Amanda for a Little Dragons Storytime for children who need a smaller setting. We will have storytime with music and crafts. Come in your most magical outfits and have a wonderful time!
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Preschool Storytime
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Presenter: Jordan Sandlin
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Join Ms. Jordan for Preschool Storytime, designed for ages 3-5. Every week you can expect fun books, songs, and an activity.
We’ll sing songs, read stories, and have a fun activity each week that focuses on early literacy skills/fine motor skills. We look forward to seeing you!
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Accompanying Adults
Children younger than five (5) years of age such as those attending the Lapsit, Toddler Time or Storytimes must be accompanied by an adult at all times and throughout all programs.
Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event
Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.
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Program Break Free Play
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: East End Branch Library
Branch: East End Branch
Programs in East End are taking a break for the month of May so we can prepare for our exciting summer activities, but we’ll still have something fun for you to do at the library, like games, sensory stations, bubbles, crafts and more!
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Twinkle Tots Storytime
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Come join Ms.Amanda for a Twinkle Tots Storytime for children who need a smaller setting. We will have storytime with music and crafts. Come in your most magical outfits and have a wonderful time!
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Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you’re working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart’s content. Take home what you make!
For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.
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The Pencil Pack
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Presenter: Rebecca Griffin & Jordan Sandlin
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Kids 4th – 7th grade can learn about journalism and help create content for our very own tween library newspaper.
Interested in journalism, writing, drawing, or photography? Come join the Pencil Pack! Add your spark to our monthly library newspaper at this journalism club for beginners. We’ll learn the basics of writing a good article and create content to be published in our monthly library newspaper just for kids.
We’ll sing songs, read stories, and have a fun activity each week that focuses on early literacy skills/fine motor skills. We look forward to seeing you!
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event
Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.
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Reading Dragons Tournament 2025
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Lower Commons
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
The Dragons and Friends are about to go on vacation! Stop by for our last Reading Dragons event of the school year as we show off the cards we’ve collected, make Reading Dragons crafts, and see who can win the most games with the deck they’ve built. You might even win some prizes, like a special edition never before seen exclusive Reading Dragon Tournament Card and more!
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event
Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.
Learn More
Music and Movement
Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Join Ms. Amanda for music and instruments with a fun toddler craft. There will also be more activities to engage in.
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Rising Stars
Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Presenter: Mason Newberry
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Does your child love to act or want to start acting but does not know where to begin? The Saline County Library is hosting an acting course. We will go over everything your child needs to learn to start acting. We will also put on a play at the end of the programming year in May. The class will be held weekly from 10-11 at the main library in Benton. Registration is required for this event.
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Music and Movement
Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Join Ms. Amanda for music and instruments with a fun toddler craft. There will also be more activities to engage in.
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Program Break Free Play
Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: East End Branch Library
Branch: East End Branch
Programs in East End are taking a break for the month of May so we can prepare for our exciting summer activities, but we’ll still have something fun for you to do at the library, like games, sensory stations, bubbles, crafts and more!
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Tai Chi
Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Presenter: Jo Tabor
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Connect your mind, body, and breath in this low-impact, meditative movement session. All levels welcome. No equipment needed.
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Pilates
Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Join us for a mat-based Pilates class with a Yoga twist. All levels are welcome. Bring your own yoga mat if desired, but all equipment will be available.
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Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Drop by the Makerspace to explore our amazing array of craft supplies and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, the Makerspace serves as an open workspace filled with various tools, materials, and equipment for independent creative work. Bring a project you’re working on, or come with your imagination and create to your heart’s content. Take home what you make!
For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.
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May Day Hay Day
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
All ages are invited to Horse Around (get it?!) with us to celebrate the horse derby season! Of course, all of our horses are busy at this time, so we’ll be hobby horsing instead! Come adopt an eager hobby horse, trail ride with our staff, and complete a lesson with your new best friend! Bring your best derby hats down to the Benton branch, and let’s have some hobby horse fun!
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Saturday Storytime
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Presenter: Youth Services
Location: Storytime Room
Come to library for a fun Saturday afternoon for a short storytime with a different Youth Service librarian every week. We’ll sing songs and read stories starting at 10:30 in the storytime room. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Library Prom 2025 – In-Person Registration Required
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Lower Commons
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
This is an event for teens ages 13-18 exclusively, no younger siblings, parents, or college students allowed. We are going to have a fun dance with age-appropriate music, and there will be plenty of supervision from your favorite librarians. You can dance, eat snacks, take pictures with your friends, and hang out. You cannot use the computer, check out books, or have free access to the whole library.
In-Person Registration Required
Each teen must fill out a Library Prom contract, which requires a guardian’s signature. These contracts must be turned into any of our three library branches by April 30, 2025 to be admitted into prom.
What to wear: Library Prom is a formal dance, so prom attire is necessary. This means any style of formal or semi-formal dresses are perfect, just make sure all bathing suit areas are covered. Dress pants (no shorts!) and a dress shirt are also appropriate. You can go the extra mile and get a suit jacket and a tie, but both are optional.
Need a dress? Visit our prom dress closet starting March 3 for a free gently used dress.
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Tiny Art Show
Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
Time: All Day Event
Location: Lower Commons
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
🎨 Tiny Art, Big Talent! 🖌️
Come see Saline County’s creativity on display at our 4th Annual Tiny Art Show! Visit the Benton Library from May 5–31 to admire the mini masterpieces and vote for your favorite.
🏆 Four age groups: 0-6, 7-12, 13-18, and 18+—one winner per group! Winners will be announced Monday, June 2, and can pick up their prizes. Winning art will also be featured on our social media!
🎭 Artwork Pickup: All submissions must be picked up between June 2 and June 14. Any art not picked up by then will be disposed of.
Don’t miss this tiny but mighty showcase! 📖✨
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Once Upon a Dream Storytime
Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Teen Area- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Come join Ms. Amanda for a magical fairytale story time. We will have storytime with music and crafts. Come in your most magical outfits for a wonderful fun time!
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Sensory Hour: Low-Key Storytime
Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Storytime Room
A low-key storytime perfect for children with sensory needs, but everyone is welcome!
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Chair Yoga
Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Presenter: Susan Buntin
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Kick off your week with a Mindful Monday Chair Yoga session. Come as you are and enjoy a low-impact, low-stress, and accessible workout. No equipment needed. No prior experience needed.
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Monday Afternoon Book Club
Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Join us on the first Monday of every month to discuss the selected title of the month. Interested participants can pick up a copy of the next title to be discussed at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library’s circulation desk in Benton. No registration required and walk-ins welcome! If you like to read, and you like to talk about what you read, this book club is for you!
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Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Drop by the Makerspace to explore our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, the Makerspace serves as an open workspace filled with various tools, materials, and equipment for independent creative work. Bring a project you’re working on, or come with your imagination and create to your heart’s content. Take home what you make!
For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.
Children ages 5-12 must have an adult supervising them at all times in the Makerspace. No children under 5 years are permitted in the Makerspace.
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See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events
