See all the upcoming library events below or visit the main events page at www.mysaline.com/events
Chair YogaMonday, September 22: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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.
East End ElevensesMonday, September 22: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Try out a little bit of everything with East End Elevenses! Each week will be a different activity for adults and will include a book club, yoga, crafts and recipe swaps! First Monday: Book Club If there’s a fifth Monday during the month, look forward to a fun surprise!
Silent BYOB Book ClubMonday, September 22: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Silent BYOB Book Club is a weekly no-stress book club where you read whatever book you choose for 30 minutes, then chat about what you’re reading with others for 30 minutes! Simple and fun with no commitment!
ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages – Inglés para hablantes de otros idiomasMonday, September 22: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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.
Library Card ShufflersTuesday, September 23: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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 HoursTuesday, September 23: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
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.
BINGO Night at Whole Hog CafeTuesday, September 23: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
🐷🎉 BBQ & BINGO Fun! 🎯🍖 🧠 Test your smarts in our Trivia Challenge for a chance to win prizes 🎁
Inklings Writer’s GroupWednesday, September 24: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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.
Makerspace Open HoursThursday, September 25: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
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.
Adventures in MakingThursday, September 25: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Head on down to the Makerspace each week for a lightly guided craft and conversation! Each week will be something new, so you are sure to find a new crafty hobby! All supplies are provided.
Tai ChiFriday, September 26: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Connect your mind, body, and breath in this low-impact, meditative movement session. All levels welcome. No equipment needed.
PilatesFriday, September 26: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
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.
Seed and Plant SwapSaturday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Do you have extra plants or seeds? Come to the library meeting room in Benton and trade with other patrons to find new things for your garden! From flowers or fruit to vegetables and herbs, see what you can find! -We will be handing out seed packets that we don’t have enough stock to circulate in our seed library. -Anyone wanting to bring plants can start setting up at 9 in the meeting room.
Adultish Book ClubSaturday, September 27: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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
Makerspace Open HoursSaturday, September 27: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
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.
CrafternoonMonday, September 22: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Come craft with us afterschool! We’ll have a different guided craft to do as well as general supplies to create to your heart’s content.
Monday HangoutsMonday, September 22: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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 every Monday!
Reader Beware Book ClubMonday, September 22: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Each week, Ms. Amanda will read part of a Give Yourself Goosebumps book by R.L. Stine (his creepy Choose Your Own Adventure collection), and you and your friends will have to make the right decisions to survive the story! We’ll also have an accompanying activity that will probably be as eerie as the book!
Silent BYOB Book ClubMonday, September 22: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Silent BYOB Book Club is a weekly no-stress book club where you read whatever book you choose for 30 minutes, then chat about what you’re reading with others for 30 minutes! Simple and fun with no commitment!
ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages – Inglés para hablantes de otros idiomasMonday, September 22: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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.
Makerspace Open HoursTuesday, September 23: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
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.
BINGO Night at Whole Hog CafeTuesday, September 23: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
🐷🎉 BBQ & BINGO Fun! 🎯🍖 🧠 Test your smarts in our Trivia Challenge for a chance to win prizes 🎁
Homeschool HourWednesday, September 24: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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 Cancelling/Rescheduling Events Photographing/Recording
Cosplay Workshop: The Basics of DesignWednesday, September 24: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Want to learn about costume design and basic sewing tips from a fashion professional? Join us for a very special Cosplay Workshop! Ms. Amanda Morley from the Arkansas Fashion School will be here to lead a presentation all about cosplay. She’ll cover how to plan out a cosplay, what a cosplay contest is, how to do an invisible hem by hand, build books for competitions, and we’ll play a cosplay creations trivia game! Registration is highly encouraged, but not required to attend. However, supplies and space are limited. Provided materials from the presentation will be given out to registered patrons first. Reserve your spot now! Special thanks for the Arkansas Fashion School for your support! Can’t make it to this presentation? Come back each Wednesday for Cosplay Workshop to learn from other creators!
Makerspace Open HoursThursday, September 25: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
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.
Teen D&D Introductory Campaign 2 (FULL)Thursday, September 25: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Never played D&D before or need a refresher of the rules? This campaign is for you! We will start with a full introduction to the rules, create characters together, and then depart on an adventure full of monsters, treasure, and discovery.
Makerspace Open HoursSaturday, September 27: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
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.
CrafternoonMonday, September 22: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Come craft with us afterschool! We’ll have a different guided craft to do as well as general supplies to create to your heart’s content.
Reader Beware Book ClubMonday, September 22: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Each week, Ms. Amanda will read part of a Give Yourself Goosebumps book by R.L. Stine (his creepy Choose Your Own Adventure collection), and you and your friends will have to make the right decisions to survive the story! We’ll also have an accompanying activity that will probably be as eerie as the book!
ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages – Inglés para hablantes de otros idiomasMonday, September 22: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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.
Makerspace Open HoursTuesday, September 23: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
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.
Space ClubTuesday, September 23: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Calling all space enthusiast! Join us every week as we learn about the planets, stars, constellations, and space travel. We’ll talk about our subject for the week and have themed crafts and snacks. This week we’ll be learning about Earth and our craft will be an Earth paper suncatcher!
BINGO Night at Whole Hog CafeTuesday, September 23: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
🐷🎉 BBQ & BINGO Fun! 🎯🍖 🧠 Test your smarts in our Trivia Challenge for a chance to win prizes 🎁
Homeschool HourWednesday, September 24: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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 Cancelling/Rescheduling Events Photographing/Recording
Makerspace Open HoursThursday, September 25: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
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 PackThursday, September 25: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Dragon Training PartySaturday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Come join us for Viking training! We will have activities and snacks for your dragon rider to enjoy. 10am-12pm Ages 6-12
Makerspace Open HoursSaturday, September 27: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
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 StorytimeMonday, September 22: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Come learn about jungle animals and dress up as far as your imagination takes you! We will be singing, engaging in fingerplays, and reading books!
Reader Beware Book ClubMonday, September 22: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Each week, Ms. Amanda will read part of a Give Yourself Goosebumps book by R.L. Stine (his creepy Choose Your Own Adventure collection), and you and your friends will have to make the right decisions to survive the story! We’ll also have an accompanying activity that will probably be as eerie as the book!
Toddler StorytimeTuesday, September 23: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Join Mrs. Wendy for this fun, active storytime designed just for toddlers. We will enjoy rhymes, flannel stories, songs, books, and instruments. This storytime is designed for children 3 & under, but all children are welcome.
Toddler StorytimeTuesday, September 23: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Join Mrs. Wendy for this fun, active storytime designed just for toddlers. We will enjoy rhymes, flannel stories, songs, books, and instruments. This storytime is designed for children 3 & under, but all children are welcome.
Makerspace Open HoursTuesday, September 23: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
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.
After School AdventuresTuesday, September 23: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Join us for different after school activities, from bubbles to blocks and so much more!
BINGO Night at Whole Hog CafeTuesday, September 23: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
🐷🎉 BBQ & BINGO Fun! 🎯🍖 🧠 Test your smarts in our Trivia Challenge for a chance to win prizes 🎁
Homeschool HourWednesday, September 24: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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 Cancelling/Rescheduling Events Photographing/Recording
Rock ClubWednesday, September 24: 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Come join us for a rocking good time! We will be learning and examining rocks, minerals, and fossils. Patrons will be supplied with a tumbled stone every visit. Ages 6-12
Bryant Sensory StorytimeThursday, September 25: 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Come join us for sensory Storytime! We will read a book and engage in sensory play. Dedicated to children who need smaller settings. Ages 1-4
Tummy Time TotsThursday, September 25: 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
This lap-sit storytime is perfect for even your tiniest babies! Bond with your little ones and other caregivers while we explore the joys of movement, songs, and books!
Preschool StorytimeThursday, September 25: 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
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!
Walkers, Wigglers, and Crawlers StorytimeThursday, September 25: 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Come to WWC Storytime for a wonderful story, music, fingerplays, and a craft to match the book read! Ages 1-4
Makerspace Open HoursThursday, September 25: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
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.
Rising Stars (FULL)Friday, September 26: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
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 MovementFriday, September 26: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Music! Instruments! And fun crafts! Stop by on Friday mornings for plenty of fun! Ages 1-5 Session 1: 9:30am Session 2: 10am
Fabulous Friday StorytimeFriday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Join us for a fun, active storytime for children of all ages. We’ll read some books, sing some songs, wiggle a LOT, and end with the parachute!
Music and MovementFriday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Music! Instruments! And fun crafts! Stop by on Friday mornings for plenty of fun! Ages 1-5 Session 1: 9:30am Session 2: 10am
Sensory Passive PlayFriday, September 26: 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Come join us for special sensory play at Bryant! Enjoy a smaller setting for your child to play and engage. Fridays 11am-11:45am Ages 1- 6
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See the main events page for all of the Saline County events listings: www.mysaline.com/events
