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May 2026 Newsletter
 
As school is wrapping up for the year, keep an eye out on the library's calendar. We get exceptionally busy in the warm months, attracting students during their summer break and families looking for free, easy, travel-free events to attend - and we're happy to provide! We invite you to check out, hang out, and enjoy life with us.
RISING STARS
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The Rising Stars presents: Oliver! Jr
The Saline County Library and the Rising Stars players are back with our 7th annual library theater production—“Oliver! Jr.” 🎭 Join us for this one-day performance on Saturday, May 23 at the Bryant High School Love Auditorium, featuring a talented cast of homeschooled student actors.
 
 It’s free to attend! We’ll be collecting food and hygiene items at the door to support our Community Pantry, so feel free to bring a donation if you’re able.
View the Oliver Jr Playbill
PROM SEASON!
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Library Prom
Come dance the night away with us! This prom is for all teens ages 13 - 18. We'll have a librarian-chaperoned night of clean songs and fun times! Food graciously provided by our sponsor, The SPACE.
Saturday, May 2
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Benton
In-Person Registration Required
View Calendar Event
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Baby Prom
Put on your fanciest clothes and come dance and play with us! Cookies will be provided by our generous sponsor Tiny Kingdom at Empire Kids.
Friday, May 8
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Benton
View Calendar Event
SEE US OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY!
Duck Derby: Puchase a duck for charity and then watch it race! First ducks win great prizes. The library will have a table Kidsland! Join the fun May 2!
 
Central Arkanas Business Expo: Network and learn about local businesses at the Benton Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Business Expo on May 8! Learn how the library can help your business grow at our booth, and sign up for a library card!

Third Thursday:  The library will have a booth with fun games - and we can help you sign up for a library card, too! While there, check out all of the other fun bhusinesses and shop local!
 
Family Fun Fest + Movie Night:  Mark your calendars - Saturday, May 16 is going to be ACTION PACKED! We'll have: a family fun fest, pickleball tournament, patriotic wagon/stroller/bike parade, movie night, and more! Food donated by Sage Health, Freddy's, and Everett.
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GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY
Pet Adoption: There are a lot of furry friends in need of good loving homes just waiting for the right person to come along!
 
Living Stories: Listen to real experiences, and engage in a supportive conversation about mental health.
 
Teen Volunteer Hour: Use this summer to get your volunteer hours by cleaning and organizing the library!
Blood Drive: Donate blood and save a life with Our Blood Institute! 
NEW PROGRAMS!
Literary Tea Society: Sample and sip both different teas and books!
 
Line Dancing: Put on your dancing shoes for this fun and easy dance!
 
Starting a Small Business in Arkansas: Startup your startup right in our free seminar!
Garden Storytime: For the month of May only, join this green storytime and learn about flowers, bugs, and more!

Recipe Book Club: Try a new dish or show off your family's best recipes!
 
Who-Dun-It Book Club: Every month, a new mystery read - with weekly meetings to discuss suspects!
 
Financial Literacy: Learn how to budget and grow your finances!
 
Outsmarting Tech Support Scams: Learn the red flags of a scam and how to avoid them!
UNEARTH A NEW STORY THIS SUMMER!
Coming soon... Our Summer Reading Challenge!
Kick off the fun with this summer with free family friendly events! Express your creativity at library craft programs, connect with your community and make some new friends, and learn how to do something you never thought you could do!
 
Our Summer Reading Challenge is always action packed. Join in on the fun!
View Summer Season calendar
QUESTIONS? AXO-BOUT IT!
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Allen and Alaina are here to help!
Question: I'm starting a book club! Do you have a lot of copies of one book?
Answer: You might be very interested in our Book Club Kits! The library offers a tote bag with 6 - 10 copies of the same book so you can read together. You can check these out like you would check out books and other materials at the library! Find these at our Benton location upstairs in the tall shelves near the computer lab. 
 
Check out our catalog of Book Club Kits and place one on hold for your next group meeting!
Explore Book Club Kits
A BIG THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
Thank you to our sponsors: Sage Health, Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, Everett Buick GMC, Papa Johns, The Space, and Tiny Kingdom
Thank you to our sponsors!
Our programs and events would not be the same without the support of the local businesses you love. We would like to warmly thank Sage Health, Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, Everett Buick GMC, Papa Johns Pizza, The Space Coworking & Event Venue, and Tiny Kingdom at Empire Kids for their support. Thank you!
UPCOMING CLOSURES
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Upcoming Closure: Memorial Day
All library branches of the Saline County Library will be closed all day on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. 
 
All branches will reopen at regular hours on Tuesday, May 26 at 9:00 AM.
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