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. There is something for all ages, and different categories of activities, like fitness, games, language, crafts, stories, clubs, and of course a New Year celebration this time! Read more below:
ADULT PROGRAMS:
Chair Yoga
Monday, December 29: 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 Elevenses
Monday, December 29: 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!
Silent BYOB Book Club
Monday, December 29: 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!
ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages – Inglés para hablantes de otros idiomas
Monday, December 29: 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.
Library Card Shufflers
Tuesday, December 30: 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 Hours
Tuesday, December 30: 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.
Grown-Up Storytime
Friday, January 2: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Stay-at-home parents looking for a little escape? Join us as we chat about what we’re currently reading. We’ll have a fun craft for kiddos to keep them happily busy and give you a little breather!
Tai Chi
Friday, January 2: 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.
Pilates
Friday, January 2: 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.
Adultish Book Club
Saturday, January 3: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Join us on the first Saturday in January to talk about the Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman! This meeting will be our Holiday Party so we will have treats, prizes, and more!
TEEN PROGRAMS:
Silent BYOB Book Club
Monday, December 29: 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!
ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages – Inglés para hablantes de otros idiomas
Monday, December 29: 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.
Makerspace Open Hours
Tuesday, December 30: 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.
TWEEN PROGRAMS:
ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages – Inglés para hablantes de otros idiomas
Monday, December 29: 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.
Makerspace Open Hours
Tuesday, December 30: 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.
KIDS PROGRAMS:
Makerspace Open Hours
Tuesday, December 30: 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.
Noon Year’s Eve Storytime & Party
Wednesday, December 31: 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Help us ring in the new year a little bit early! This special storytime will include our favorite books of 2025, songs, dancing, and a NYE countdown activity.
Rising Stars (FULL)
Friday, January 2: 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.
Saturday Play!
Saturday, January 3: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Get ready for Saturday morning fun at East End! Join us for games, sensory stations, bubbles, crafts and more!
Saturday Storytime
Saturday, January 3: 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!
ALL AGES PROGRAMS:
Special Winter Break Makerspace Open Hours
Monday, December 29: 9:00 AM – 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!
Special extended hours today for Winter Break!
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.
Board Together
Tuesday, December 30: 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!
Makerspace Open Hours
Tuesday, December 30: 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.
Makerspace Open Hours- Benton
Tuesday, December 30: 2:00 PM – 6:30 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.
Makerspace Open Hours
Wednesday, December 31: 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.
Color, Craft, Create
Friday, January 2: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Drop in for simple, unguided arts and crafts activities, perfect for friends of all ages and homeschool families!
Makerspace Open Hours- Benton
Saturday, January 3: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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.
Acoustic Music Jams
Saturday, January 3: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Acoustic Music Jam is back at the East End Library every first and third Saturday! 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
