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Summer Reading Challenge:
Unearth a Story at the library!
Read for 40 days this summer, and you can win free prizes from the library! Sign up and give it a go - it's welcome to all ages. It's not just for kids - adults can join in, too! With prizes for all ages and a full lineup of free events, there’s something for everyone. Take a look at some of the exciting programs we’ve got planned below.
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ADULT LATE NIGHTS ARE BACK!
Moss and Moonlight Ball
Moss and Moonlight Ball
Step into a world of magic, romance, and enchantment in our romantasy-inspired evening! Fantasy costumes encouraged for our night of music, dancing, prizes, and food fit for the fae. Special thanks to our food sponsor, Harps Grocery.
Friday, June 5
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Benton
Ages 18+
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Mummy Night
Mummy Night
We're excited to host a fun "The Mummy" watch party, complete with crafts and contests. Costumes highly encouraged - dress up and come ready for laughs, adventure, and a little bit of ancient magic! Pizza donated by Larry's Pizza.
Friday, June 19
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
East End
Ages 18+
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Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
Join us for a night of local talent as writers and musicians take the stage for an evening of entertainment! Enlightenment and light refreshment provided. Special thanks to our food sponsor, Harps Grocery.
*Those interested in performing must register to apply.
Friday, July 19
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bryant
Ages 18+
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America 250 Trivia Night
America 250 Trivia
Celebrate 250 years of American history with a fun-filled trivia night at the library! Join us for snacks, prizes, and friendly competition. Pizza donated by Papa Johns.
Friday, July 31
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Benton
Ages 18+
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CHILDREN'S PERFORMERS ALL SUMMER LONG!
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Jurassic Experience
Meet a bonafide dinosaur trainer who's bringin one of his well trained dinos to the library!
Wednesday, June 3
East End: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Benton: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ages 1 - 12
Tuesday, June 9
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bryant
Ages 1 - 12
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Jason D'Vaude's One Man Circus
Jason D'Vaude, The Circus Man, showcases his advanced circus skills in a show that's fun for the whole family! You'll see sleight of hand, stunts of balance on a unicycle, and much more!
Wednesday, June 10
East End: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Benton: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ages 1 - 12
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Magic Show with Magic Morgan and Liliana
Prepare to be astonished! Magic Morgan and Liliana cast a blend of eye-popping illustions, dazzling balloon artistry, stunts with live animals, and mind-boggling tricks.
Wednesday, June 17
East End: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Benton: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ages 1 - 12
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Storytime with Fancyful's KPOP Superstar
Join us for a golden storytime with our favorite purple-haired KPOP Star!
Wednesday, June 24
East End: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Benton: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ages 0 - 6
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Storytime with Fancyful's Spider Dancer
Swing in and say hi to your friendly neighborhood Spider Dancer!
Ages 0 - 6.
Tuesday, June 23
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bryant
 
Wednesday Jul 15
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
East End
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Saline County Library Puppeteers
Join our favorite puppeteers as they perform a silly story!
Ages 1 - 11
Tuesday, June 30
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bryant
 
Wednesday, July 1
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
East End
 
Wednesday, July 1
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Benton
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THIS TOURNAMENT? KINDA A BIG DILL.
Pickles for Pages: Serving Stories to Saline County
Pickles for Pages is a pickleball tournament serving up fun, friendly competition, and a great cause! This event benefits Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Saline County, helping put books into the hands of young readers across our community.  Funds raised help deliver free, age appropriate books straight to children’s homes each month, giving families more opportunities to read, learn, and grow together. Because early literacy? Kinda a big dill.
Sign up for Pickles for Pages
IT'S OUR 95TH BIRTHDAY SOON!
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The Library's 95 Birthday Party
YOU'RE INVITED to celebrate a milestone as the Saline County Library turns 95! 🎉
 
Grab a slice of pizza from Papa Johns, enjoy a cupcake from Harps, play games, and have fun! Share your story of how the library has changed your life and you could win a tablet bundle!
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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 Rotary Club of Bryant, Loblolly Creamery, Davis Branding Company, First Electric Cooperative, Connect 2 First, Harps Deli and Bakery, People's Bank of East End, Papa John's, Dale's Donuts, Larry's Pizza of East End, Whataburger, Counseling Clinic, and Jamey South State Farm. THANK YOU!
UPCOMING CLOSURES
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Upcoming Closure: Independence Day
All library branches of the Saline County Library and the Gann Museum will close early on Thursday, July 2 at 5:30 PM be closed all day on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day.
 
All library branches will reopen at regular hours on Monday, July 6 at 9:00 AM. The Gann Museum will reopen at regular hours on Thursday, July 9 at 9:00 AM.
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