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See all the upcoming library events below or visit the main events page at www.mysaline.com/events

Below are the in-person and virtual programs taking place at the Saline County Library for this week.

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Holiday Wrapping Station

December: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Keep your surprises under wraps!

Stop by our free gift wrapping station and wrap your presents away from prying eyes. We’ve got the paper, tape, bows, and plenty of holiday cheer

—just bring your gifts and your best ninja-wrapping skills!

Wrapping stations are available at the Benton and East End branches, during regular operating hours. While supplies last!

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Chair Yoga

Monday, December 8: 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.

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East End Elevenses

Monday, December 8: 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
Second Monday: Yoga
Third Monday: Crafts
Fourth Monday: Recipe Swap

If there’s a fifth Monday during the month, look forward to a fun surprise!

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Silent BYOB Book Club

Monday, December 8: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Silent BYOB Book Club is a weekly no-stress book club where you read whatever book you choose then chat about what you’re reading with others for the last 30 minutes! Simple and fun with no commitment!

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ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages – Inglés para hablantes de otros idiomas

Monday, December 8: 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.
¿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.

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Library Card Shufflers

Tuesday, December 9: 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.

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Makerspace Open Hours

Tuesday, December 9: 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.

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Tech Thursday

Thursday, December 11: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Have questions about your tech? Drop in or set up a personal 30 minute appointment for help with printing, scanning, downloading eBooks, using your tablet, formatting documents, etc! Appointments available from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Email [email protected] for questions or to set up an appointment!

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Adults-Only Open Hours

Thursday, December 11: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Adults-Only Open Maker Hours
Take a break, tap into your creativity, and enjoy some uninterrupted maker time—just for grown-ups! During Mature Makes, the library’s Makerspace is open exclusively to adults (18+). Whether you’re a seasoned crafter, curious tinkerer, or just looking for a peaceful space to try something new, drop-in for access to our full range of supplies and equipment for self-guided projects.

No kids, no chaos—just you, your ideas, and the tools to bring them to life.

🛠️ All skill levels welcome
🎨 Drop in anytime during the open hours
📍All supplies and equipment available (while supplies last)
🚫 This is a kid-free zone. Ages 18+ only, please.

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Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, December 11: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

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Adventures in Making

Thursday, December 11: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Ready for a break? Come join us for a lightly guided craft and some good chit chat! Materials and instructions will be provided. 18+ only.

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Tai Chi

Friday, December 12: 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.

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Pilates

Friday, December 12: 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.

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Nostalgia Bait Book Club

Saturday, December 13: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

In Nostalgia Bait Book Club, we ask the question: is this book actually good, or was I just fourteen when I read it?

Join us every second Saturday of the month for a cozy drink and a discussion of classic teen and juvenile novels. This month, we will be reading Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater.

For adult bookworms only.

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Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, December 13: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

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Monday Hangouts

Monday, December 8: 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!

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Silent BYOB Book Club

Monday, December 8: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages – Inglés para hablantes de otros idiomas

Monday, December 8: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

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Makerspace Open Hours

Tuesday, December 9: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

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Holiday Crafternoon

Wednesday, December 10: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Come make some DIY gifts for the holiday season!

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Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, December 11: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

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Percy Jackson Party

Thursday, December 11: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Sea of Monsters, comes out this week! In celebration, we’re inviting all tweens and teens, grades 4th – 12th, to join us at the library for fun Camp Half-Blood crafts, games, and a very special premiere watch party! We’ll have blue snacks and watch the first episode of season 2 together, but remember, if you’ve read the book, no spoilers! See you on December 11th, campers.

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Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, December 13: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

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ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages – Inglés para hablantes de otros idiomas

Monday, December 8: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

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Makerspace Open Hours

Tuesday, December 9: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

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Holiday Crafternoon

Wednesday, December 10: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Come make some DIY gifts for the holiday season!

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Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, December 11: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

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The Pencil Pack

Thursday, December 11: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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.

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Percy Jackson Party

Thursday, December 11: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

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Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, December 13: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

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Makerspace Open Hours

Tuesday, December 9: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

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Bryant Sensory Storytime

Thursday, December 11: 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

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Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, December 11: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

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Rising Stars (FULL)

Friday, December 12: 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.

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Saturday Storytime

Saturday, December 13: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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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Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, December 13: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

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Holiday Wrapping Station

Monday, December 1: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Keep your surprises under wraps!

Stop by our free gift wrapping station and wrap your presents away from prying eyes. We’ve got the paper, tape, bows, and plenty of holiday cheer

—just bring your gifts and your best ninja-wrapping skills!

Wrapping stations are available at the Benton and East End branches, during regular operating hours. While supplies last!

Learn More

Makerspace Open Hours

Monday, December 8: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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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Benton Book Club

Monday, December 8: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

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Board Together

Tuesday, December 9: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Enjoy board games, card games, puzzles and more at the library! Make new friends and play games together! Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!

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Makerspace Open Hours

Tuesday, December 9: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

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Makerspace Open Hours- Benton

Tuesday, December 9: 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM

For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

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Trivia Night: Happy Holidays

Tuesday, December 9: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

🍕🎉 Pizza &Trivia sprinkled with some holiday cheer! 🎄🍕
Head to US Pizza in Bryant for our last FREE trivia game of the year 🏆 — plus delicious pizza 🍕🔥 available for purchase!* We will play two sets of holiday themed trivia. Each round will be 15 questions. First, second, and third place teams will receive small prizes. Our two first place teams will compete as individuals to see who gets to take home a backyard movie kit or Layne’s Chicken for a Year!! 🍗

Registration required.

‼️BONUS– Wear your favorite festive attire to compete in our holiday spirit outfit contest. 🎀 Crowd will vote on their favorite who will take home a special prize.‼️

*ORDERING FOOD & food payment is the responsibility of the customer.

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Holiday Workshop

Wednesday, December 10: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🎅 Holiday Workshop at the Library! 🎄
Step into the holiday spirit at our cozy, cocoa-filled Santa’s Workshop! Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate while you wrap gifts at our wrapping station, craft your own custom cards and gift tags, and create easy make-and-take gifts like personalized tea blends and handmade ornaments. No registration needed—just drop in for some merry making and creative cheer! Perfect for all ages.

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Makerspace Open Hours

Wednesday, December 10: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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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Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, December 11: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

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Craft Corner

Thursday, December 11: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Make crafts with your favorite library staff! We’ll make something different every week! Everyone is welcome, though projects may be easier for those with more crafting experience.

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A Blue Holiday Party

Friday, December 12: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Come join us for a visit with a holiday visit with a Blue Dog from the land down ‘unda!. The Bryant branch will have a snow globe jump house with balloons, games, crafts and of course the cutest Blue Dog for you to meet and take photos with.

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