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June 2026 Mid Month Reminders
The Challenge starts... Now! Sign up today!
The Summer Reading Challenge is here!
Haven't signed up for our Summer Reading Challenge yet? You are missing out on some really cool prizes! This year, our Grand Prize Drawing prizes for adults include a Campfire Bundle, Hiking Bundle, and Bird Watching bundle! Dig up some real gems by reading for 40 days in our Challenge this year!
Unearth a Story Summer Season calendar
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Grand Prize Bundles
Campfire bundle
Campfire Bundle:
- Fire Pit
- Metal S'mores Sticks
- S'mores kit
Birdwatching Bundle
Bird Waching Bundle
- Digital Camera Birdfeeder
- Bird Seed
- Arkansas Bird Guide
Hiking Bundle
Hiking Bundle
- Waterproof Action Camera
- Water Bottle
- Arkansas Hiking Guide
- Hiking Fanny Pack
ADULT EVENTS ALL SUMMER!
Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy
Take charge of your money! Learn how to build a budget that works, prioritize your bills with confidence, and track your spending to stay on top of your finances.
Tuesday, June 16
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Bryant
Ages 18+
Registration Required

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Medicare Fraud Red Flags
Medicare Fraud Red Flags
Learn how to identify warning signs of fraud, understand the most common scam tactics, and find out what steps to take if something doesn’t look right. 
Friday, June 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Benton
Ages 18+
Registration Required
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Unearth Herbal Tea
Unearth Herbal Tea
Join us to make a brew and learn about the tasty herbs going into them! All supplies will be provided, and a programmer will guide you through the tea blending process.
Saturday, June 18
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Benton
Ages 18+
Registration Required
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Canva 101
Canva 101
Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction to the free design software! We'll walk through the basics of the menus in Canva, including the most important functions for making projects come to life, and how to use them.
Friday, June 18
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Benton
Ages 18+
Registration Required
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Guerrilla Gardening
Guerrilla Gardening
From seed bombs to upcycled planters, stop in and make something new to garden with, even in some urban areas.
Fridays
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Bryant
Ages 18+
Registration Required
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Canva Design Project: Business Logo & Card
Canva Design Project: Business Logo & Card
Looking to supercharge your businesss? The library is here to help your start-up grow and flourish! Join us at the library to dive into a Canva project.
Thursday, June 25
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Benton
Ages 18+
Registration Required
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CHECK OUT OUR DINO-TASTIC WEEKLY PROGRAMS!
Family Dino-Crafts
Family Dino-Crafts
A fun, new dinosaur craft every week for families to enjoy together!
Mondays
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bryant
All Ages
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Camp Jurassic
Camp Jurassic
Join Ms. Dana and learn all about dinosaurs - from the smallest scaley crawlers to the gigantic longnecks!
Wednesdays
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Benton
Ages 6 - 8
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THE TEEN SCENE? IT'S CREATIVE!
Teen Craft Hour: Fantasy Book Ends
Teen Craft Hour: Fantasy Book Ends
Decorate your bookshelf with a door to another world! We'll upgrade a bookend with vines, moss, miniature doors, and anything else your brain can dream up. 
Friday, June 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Benton
Ages 13 - 18
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Teen Craft Hour: Chaos Embroidery
Teen Craft Hour: Chaos Embroidery
Embroidery doesn't have to be boring and methodical, it can be fun chaos! Create a new decoration for your space and learn about this unconventional version of a classic fiber art! 
Friday, July 17
 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Benton
Ages 13 - 18
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Writer's Block
Writer's Block
We'll have writing prompts, brainstorming sessions, and writing workshops. Then you'll have time to work on individual projects and chat with other writers!
Thursdays
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bryant
Ages 13 - 18
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The Art Garage
Art Garage
Come craft with us this summer! Join us each week for a guided craft.
Tuesdays
 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bryant
Ages 13 - 18
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IT'S OUR 95TH BIRTHDAY SOON!
Saline County Library's 95 Birthday
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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UPCOMING CLOSURES
Sorry, we're closed
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 and remain 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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Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library | 1800 Smithers Road, Benton AR 72015 | (501) 778-4766
Mabel Boswell Memorial Library | 201 Prickett Road Bryant, AR 72022 | (501) 847-2166