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July 2026 Newsletter
Summer Reading Challenge:
We're Almost Halfway there!
We're almost halfway through! Have you been logging your daily reading? You'll want to stay up to date so you can redeem your prizes at the end of the challenge!
 
Sometimes you may lose your tracker or forget to mark your days on paper. That's where the digital app and website Beanstack comes in handy! It's easy to sign up, create an account, and mark what you've read. You can even leave book reviews, and track your page count to get stats on how fast you are reading!
View Our Summer Season Calendar

Learn more about Beanstack

Yeah, but reading isn't for me...
That's okay - we don't judge! You can still win prizes by attending as many adult events as you can. Each time you attend a different program at the library, you'll get a ticket that you can place towards your chance to win any one of our three prize bundles! Scroll below to find some programs that interest you!
Grand Prize Bundles
Campfire Bundle
Birdwatching Bundle
Hiking Bundle
TRIVIA? YES, PLEASE!
Trivia Night: Harry Potter
Wizards, witches and Muggles are invited to show off your magical wit in our trivia game at U.S Pizza!

Purchase snacks and drinks to keep your brain fueled and ready for the win. Prizes are sponsored by Central Arkansas Networking.
 
Arrive at 6:30 PM - order your food, and the game starts at 7:00 PM!
Tuesday, July 14
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
U.S Pizza, Bryant
Ages 18+
Registration Required
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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+
Registration Required
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SOLVE THE MYSTERY!
Murder Mystery Night
There has been a murder in the Planetarium! You have been tasked with gathering evidence and putting the right suspect behind bars.
 
Teams who successfully name our killer will win a special prize!
Tuesday, July 7
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Whole Hog Cafe, Bryant
Ages 18+
Registration Required
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Who-Dun-It Book Club
Join East End's whodunnit book club for a fun, interactive four-week journey! 
 
If you guess the killer correctly at the end of the month, you can take home a prize!
Mondays
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
East End
Ages 18+
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CHILDREN'S PERFORMERS ALL SUMMER LONG!
Mr. Nicks Dinosaur Show: Learn about paleontology with the Dinosaur Crew!

Storytime with Fancyful's Little Mermaid: Make a splash in this magical undersea adventure!

Storytime with Fancyful's Witch: Defy gravity with our truly magical storytime!

Storytime with Fancyful's Spider Dancer: Swing into storytime with our favorite superhero!

Insitute of Jugglology: Experience stunning acts of dexterity!

Instrument Petting Zoo with Saline Symphony Orchestra: Listen to fun music and get a chance to try out a new instrument!
ADULT HANGOUTS, CLASSES, & MORE!
Health & Safety
Spot a Stroke: Learn how to recognize the warning signs of a stroke and what actions to take right away!

Cash Checking Schemes: Don't cash in on a scam! Learn how to spot and avoid this check cashing scheme.

Blood Drive: Your donation could save a life, and make a huge  difference for someone in a medical emergency.
Classes
DIY Book Covers: Create a brand new custom cover and endpapers for one of your books!

Summer Tea Blending: Beat the heat with a delicious iced tea!

Guerrilla Gardening: Green your spaces in our weekly class!
Hangouts
Mahjong & Mingle: Join us for a relaxed and lively Mahjong open play! You're encouraged to bring your own Mahjong set to show off.

Quill & Chill: Hang out and write, read, or work on a project in a quiet space at the library.
CHECK OUT A BOOK... CLUB!
Monday Afternoon Book Club
Join us on the first Monday of the month for some great reads! This month's book: "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans.
Monday, July 6
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Benton
Ages 18+
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Literary Tea Society Book Club
Every month we'll meet for a lovely cup of tea, with tea blends themed to our current book selection! For July, we're reading: "The Once and Future Witches" by Alix E. Harrow.
Wednesday, July 8
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Benton
Ages 18+
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Nostalgia Bait Book Club
Join us the second Saturday of the month for fun activities, lots of laughs, and a discussion of classic teen and juvenile novels. This month, we will be reading "Scythe" by Neil Shusterman.
Saturday, July 11
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Benton
Ages 18+
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UNEARTH A CREATIVE ADVENTURE!
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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Tween Craft Hour
This summer we're getting creative! Every week we'll try a new guided craft - an you can take your creations home with you!
Wednesdays
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Bryant
Ages 9 - 12
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WRAP UP THE FUN AT OUR PARTY IN EAST END!
Summer Reading Wrap Party
Have fun with a dig project, enjoy some hot dogs, and grab your Summer Reading Challenge prizes!
Monday, July 27
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
East End
All Ages
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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
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 then 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