The Saline County Library is closed at all branches on Monday, January 20th for MLK Day. All Saline County Library branches will reopen at regular hours the following day. The Benton and Bryant branches will reopen on Tuesday, January 21st at 9:00 AM. The East End branch will reopen on Tuesday, January 21st at 10:00 […]
Learn about 7 historic Saline County buildings at Gann Museum’s exhibit beginning June 13th
The Gann Museum of Saline County will open a new exhibit on Thursday, June 13, 2024. “Building History” features seven historic buildings in Benton, Bryant, and Bauxite. The Saline County Courthouse is one of them. The other six buildings serve completely different functions. SCROLL DOWN 👇 TO READ MORE The exhibit includes: • Saline County […]
Got branches and leaves? Here’s how Benton and Bryant citizens can have it picked up
If you live in the city limits of Benton or Bryant, Arkansas, you can call the city to come pick up your yard waste. Choose a city below to go to the information about what they will collect, and the proper way for residents to bundle it. 🌿🚛👇 Benton Yard Waste Requests click here. Bryant […]
Gann Museum in Downtown Benton closed temporarily; Meanwhile, see online offerings
The Gann Museum will be closed temporarily for maintenances issues, according to a spokesperson for the Saline County Library. The Museum operates under the Library’s umbrella and budget. Until it reopens, the public can browse the digital collections at www.GannMuseum.com. SCHOOL DOWN 👇 TO READ ABOUT THE MUSEUM & SEE THE PHOTO GALLERY The Museum […]
Arkansas Virtual Academy enrollment is open for students who want a personalized approach to learning
Interest in alternative education options has been on the rise in recent years and many students and families are choosing online schools that focus on a more customized approach to learning. Tuition-free online public schools including Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA) provide a high-quality education that meets state standards and is personalized to each student. Enrollment […]
Workforce Center leaving Benton; Family Assistance program will go under DHS
Locals won’t have a building to go to for Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS). According to a recent announcement, they will come to you. The State is restructuring Workforce Centers across Arkansas. In a statement from the Arkansas Department of Commerce, it says this change is to increase program flexibility and reach to […]
FBI says virtual kidnapping schemes target Spanish-speaking Arkansans
FBI Little Rock is warning of a virtual kidnapping scam targeting Spanish-speaking individuals in Arkansas. The scheme tricks victims over the phone into paying a ransom to “free” a loved one they believe has been kidnapped, when in fact, the scammers have not kidnapped anyone. Instead, through deceptions and threats, they coerce victims to quickly […]
Adults – Sign up for Library’s virtual night of singing Apr 12 for National Karaoke Day
The Library will host a night of singing on National Karaoke Day. Sign up to sing with friends via zoom conference through the Saline County Library. The event is Monday, April 12th from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Step 1: Pick a song from this list https://www.karafun.com/karaoke/ Step 2: Share this zoom link with your friends […]
This webinar tells 5 you need to know to SCORE a small business grant
A nationwide organization is helping small businesses learn how to get grants. Small businesses owners are doing whatever they can to be creative and stay afloat during the pandemic. Grants can be a welcome source of a business boost. It’s finding them, applying and winning them that can block progress. The Service Corps of Retired […]
Local youth cast to perform online radio drama “When Icicles Glisten” on Dec 21st
The Saline County Library theatre group, SCL Theatre: The Rising Star Players, will perform a virtual holiday radio show titled “When Icicles Glisten” on Monday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m. This play will be posted on the Library’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/salinecountylib. This radio show features a magical storyteller as she brings to life the […]