See all the upcoming library events below or visit the main events page at www.mysaline.com/events
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Perler Bead Palooza!
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
🎨 Perler Palooza! 🎨
Get ready for a laid-back, creative extravaganza for kids and adults alike! We’re bringing out thousands of colorful beads, loads of design books, and all the supplies you need to make your own pixel-perfect masterpiece. Whether you follow a pattern or dream up your own unique creation, this is the perfect event to relax, craft, and have fun.
No experience needed—just bring drop in and get ready to fuse some fun! 🔥🎨
Ages 5 and up!
Library Card Shufflers
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Come play cards with us. We play all kinds of card games like Canasta, Hand and Foot, Hearts, Spades, Rummy, and more. Bring some friends along or just come and make new ones. No prior gameplay experience needed – we are always happy to teach a new player.
Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 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.
Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:30 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!
Check out all of the equipment available 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.
Anime Club
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Presenter: Callie Graham
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Love anime? Join the club!
Join us every Tuesday to watch anime, discuss our favorite manga, and maybe do a themed craft or two! (And sometimes there are snacks.)
This club is aimed at ages 13-18, and the teens decide what we watch from a list of screened episodes. We typically watch the first two episodes of a new anime each week. But if there is enough interest, we might watch more episodes of a show. If you would like to recommend an anime to watch, please do! The first two episodes will be screened and, if it passes reviews, added to the watch list.
Please note: most content we watch will be rated 14+ or younger (using the age ratings on Crunchyroll).
ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages – Inglés para hablantes de otros idiomas
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Presenter: Mely Lozano
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Do you want to improve your English communication skills? Join us each week for lessons and conversations with other English language learners in a comfortable, stress-free environment.
¿Quieres mejorar tus habilidades de comunicación en inglés? Te invitamos cada semana para recibir clases y conversar con otros estudiantes de inglés en un ambiente cómodo y sin estrés.
Makerspace Adult Showcase
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Explore the tools in our Makerspace at our Makerspace Adult Showcase. Join us for a guided project that you can bring home with you! For this month’s project, we will learn how to create beautiful diamond art. After you learn how to use these Makerspace tools, feel free to come make more during our Makerspace open hours! We will have open hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm and on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm.
Note: This Wednesday session is one of two Makerspace Adult Showcase sessions featuring the same project, so you can pick which time is most convienent for you; the second session will take place on the 3rd Saturday of the month.
Program Break Free Play
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 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!
Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 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.
LEt’s GO Build!
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 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.
Inklings Writer’s Group
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Do you enjoy writing? Would you like to meet other writers for fellowship, discussions about the writing life, and peer feedback? If so, the Inklings Writer’s Group is for you!
Come early at 5:00 PM for general chit chat, but stay for sharing, discussion, and writing-fun starting around 5:30 PM.
Tech Thursday
Date: Thursday, May 29, 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!
Tummy Time Tots
Date: Thursday, May 29, 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!
Twinkle Tots Storytime
Date: Thursday, May 29, 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!
Preschool Storytime
Date: Thursday, May 29, 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.
Program Break Free Play
Date: Thursday, May 29, 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!
Twinkle Tots Storytime
Date: Thursday, May 29, 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!
Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Thursday, May 29, 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.
The Pencil Pack
Date: Thursday, May 29, 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.
The Rising Stars Presents The Lion King
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Bryant High School – Love Auditorium
🦁 The Lion King JR. – Live on Stage! 🦁
Join us for a roaring adventure as the Saline County Library’s Rising Stars take the stage to present Disney’s The Lion King JR.—a live musical performance filled with unforgettable music, powerful storytelling, and heartwarming moments.
Follow Simba’s journey from a curious cub to the rightful king of the Pride Lands in this vibrant stage adaptation of the beloved Disney classic. Featuring iconic songs like “Hakuna Matata,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” and “Circle of Life,” this high-energy production will have audiences of all ages singing along and cheering for their favorite characters.
➡️ Performance will be held at Bryant High School on Thursday, May 29th at 7:00 PM.
Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend! Registration is strongly encouraged, but not required.
We are also accepting community pantry donations as tickets. You are not required to give, but all donations are greatly appreciated. There will be an area to collect food and hygiene items at the venue, such as:
- Cereal
- Granola Bars
- Instant Oatmeal
- Toaster Pastries
- Peanut Butter
- Meal Entrees (Hamburger Helper, Pasta Skillet Meals)
- Instant Rice
- Juice Boxes
- Water
- Tuna Pouches
- Single-pack Cereals
- Pudding Cups
- Applesauce
- Fruit Cups
- Cheese Crackers
- Peanut Butter Crackers
- Vienna Sausages
- Ramen Noodles
- Easy Mac
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Diapers
- Adult Diapers
- Feminine Hygiene Products
Celebrate the talent of our young performers and experience the magic of The Lion King JR. live on stage—it’s a night you won’t want to miss!
Music and Movement
Date: Friday, May 30, 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.
Rising Stars
Date: Friday, May 30, 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.
Music and Movement
Date: Friday, May 30, 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.
Program Break Free Play
Date: Friday, May 30, 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!
Tai Chi
Date: Friday, May 30, 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.
Pilates
Date: Friday, May 30, 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.
Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Celebrate our Summer Reading kick-off at Bryant with extended all-day Makerspace open hours!
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.
Dia: Summer Reading Kickoff
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Parking Lot- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Come celebrate Summer Reading Kickoff at the Bryant Library! We will be having a bouncy house,Storytime, crafts, music, and more. Sign up for Summer Reading!
Saturday Storytime
Date: Saturday, May 31, 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!
Adultish Book Club
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Upper Commons
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
The Adultish Book Club is a group of bookish people who meet regularly to discuss the latest book pick at the Saline County Library. The Adultish Book Club is a fun group of bookish people who meet regularly in person in the Upper Reading Area (near the Adult Non-Fiction section) at the Benton location of the Saline County Library.
For updates, please join our Facebook group, which you can find through the Saline County Library’s Facebook page.
Facebook Group Link:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2136251013308783
Make Your Mark: Summer Reading Kickoff Week – Benton
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
Time: All Day Event
Location: Lower Commons
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Stop by any of our three branch locations to register for Summer Reading and create a different craft each day to take home, or leave your masterpiece here to help us “Color Our World”! Already registered online or at one of our kickoff events? Come create a kid-friendly craft (while supplies last), pick up your Summer Reading tracker and your registration prize!
Make Your Mark: Summer Reading Kickoff Week – Bryant
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
Time: All Day Event
Location: Teen Area- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Stop by any of our three branch locations to register for Summer Reading and create a different craft each day to take home, or leave your masterpiece here to help us “Color Our World”! Already registered online or at one of our kickoff events? Come create a kid-friendly craft (while supplies last), pick up your Summer Reading tracker and your registration prize!
Make Your Mark: Summer Reading Kickoff Week – East End
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
Time: All Day Event
Location: Storytime Area East End
Branch: East End Branch
Stop by any of our three branch locations to register for Summer Reading and create a different craft each day to take home, or leave your masterpiece here to help us “Color Our World”! Already registered online or at one of our kickoff events? Come create a kid-friendly craft (while supplies last), pick up your Summer Reading tracker and your registration prize!
Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
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.
Makerspace Open Hours
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Enjoy extended all-day open hours every Monday to celebrate Summer Reading!
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.
Family Crafting
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Join us for a weekly craft activity for the whole family, and make a mess here instead of at home!
Once Upon a Dream Storytime
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Dress up as princesses, dragons, and other fairytale creatures for our magical storytime! We will be singing, crafting, and reading magical books.
Chair Yoga
Date: Monday, June 2, 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.
Monday Morning Book Club
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Presenter: East End Staff
Location: Meeting Room- East End
Branch: East End Branch
Discuss a different book each month. Book themes will vary, so if one book isn’t for you, maybe the next one will be!
Monday Afternoon Book Club
Date: Monday, June 2, 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!
HQ Detectives
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant
Calling all explorers! Join our new Who What Where book club. We’ll explore the world of a new Who HQ book, such as What Do We Know About Alien Abduction?, What is Nintendo?, and Who Was Blackbird?. We’ll learn about the topic and do a themed craft!
Ages 7-9
Monday Hangouts – Summer Edition
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Teen Area
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton
Bored at home during summer vacation? Want to make a new friend or play a game with your favorite library friends? Monday Hangouts are the solution you’ve been looking for! Our teen librarian, Ms. Chelsea, will be in the Teen Area with board games, video games, and some snacks for two hours every Monday until school starts back!
Summer Reading Challenge Kick-off Party – East End!
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: East End Branch Library
Branch: East End Branch
Are you ready for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge? We’ve got just the party to get you pumped for summer. The event will feature a bounce house, face paint, games and more!
Acoustic Music Jam
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: East End Branch Library
Branch: East End Branch
An Acoustic Music Jam is happening at the East End Library every Monday afternoon in the summer! All skill levels and ages are welcome as we play across genres, from folk and Americana to blues, rock, bluegrass and more. We’ll pull up some chairs, sit in a circle and take turns leading tunes. Share your favorite song, learn something new, and have fun making music and new friends. If you want to help someone out on their tune, go for it! If you’re not a musician and just want to listen, you can do that, too! Let’s make some music at the library!
See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events
