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September 2026 Newsletter
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UNLEASH THE POWER OF THE CARD!
The time is finally here to don your cape, fight crime, and shop till you drop. Before you take out your debit or credit card, make sure to flash your LIBRARY CARD - and grab some great discounts!
Learn more about LCSUM
Our brochure has all of the deals and discounts across central Arkansas - restaurants, shopping, and entertainment spanning across the state!
 
Not to mention, it also has details about our special events in September. Every year we leave the library and bring the joy of the library to YOU in some of your favorite businesses here in Saline County.
 
Here's just some of the fun:
Bring A Buddy Day
Trivia
Art Night
Murdery Mystery
a new Food Feud game
and more!
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INTRODUCING NEW ADULT PROGRAMS!
Hair Basics for Dads & Caregivers
New Book Clubs
Strange New Novels: Read and discuss new and popular science fiction novels! For our September session, bring your own favorite sci-fi to share.

Overbooked: Do you hate being told what to read? Join the club! We'll have a theme each month and share our favorites. In September: Dragon Riders!
Let's Get Down to Bussiness
Finance 101: Building for your Future: Learn practical strategies for budgeting, saving, retirement planning, and debt management. Make your money work smarter, not harder!

Build your Bussiness: Turn your business ideas into action! Join the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center for a free small business seminar.
New Crafting Programs
Cozy Crafters: Join us​ for a cozy morning of crafting, chatting, and creativity! Expect painting, beading, hot glue, and more!
 
Watercolor Wednesdays: Each week, we will build our watercolor knowledge and use those skills to create a small piece. All supplies provided!
 
Sewing 101: Ready to learn the basics of sewing? Get some hands on experience and develop foundational skills! There will be sessions in Benton and Bryant.
 
Twisted Threads: Calling all thread crafters- join our stitching circle at the library! Twisted Threads is a casual crafting group for anyone who works with thread or yarn. Bring your project and enjoy a fun morning of crafting and chatting. 
Fun & Games
Board to Death: Jump into trendy games such as: Wavelength, Hues and Cues, Flip 7, and Tapple! Or bring your own games to share the fun! 

Fall Puzzle Tournament: See how fast you can piece your way to the top! There will be snacks to fuel you and prizes for speedsters!
TWEENS...
... AND TEENS!
D&D Club: Interested in learning how to play Dungeons and Dragons? Know how to play but don't have a group yet? Look no further than the East End D&D Club!

Teen Magic the Gathering Club: Meet other Magic the Gathering players or meet up with your friends to play a game of Commander. Bring your own deck and start playing!  
Teen Craft: Spooky Cross Stitch: Get ready for spooky season early this year! Ms. Chelsea will teach you how to stitch and follow a pattern.
 
Speed Puzzler Competition: Dive into a tournament and race to first place! And there's NO adults allowed. (They get their own competition!)
READING WITH FURRY FRIENDS!
Storytime with Library Mice: Join our library mice, MJ and Basil, along with Ms. Dana for an un-fur-gettable storytime!

Furry Friend Read Along: Come join Maggie Mae for a one-on-one Storytime! She is a Certified Therapy Dog and loves to be read to! 

Teddy Bear Picnic Storytime: Bring your favorite stuffie for a teddy bear picnic storytime!
EXPLORE EVEN MORE IN OUR LATEST CALENDAR!
There's so many programs happening at the library, we can't list them all here! Explore our weekly programs, special events for Halloween, and more in our latest calendar!
View the September & October Calendars
A BIG THANKS TO OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS!
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Thank you!!!
Our programs and events would not be the same without the support of the local businesses you love. We would like to warmly thank Loblolly Creamy, Tommy's Express Carwash, The Saline Courier, Entergy, Whole Hog Cafe, Davis Branding Company, Archangel Games, Sage Health, Merchants & Farmers Bank, Civitan Services, Arvest bank, Rhea's Menswear, Oltmans Roofing, The Corner Downtown, and Restoration Health.

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Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library | 1800 Smithers Drive, Benton AR 72015 | (501) 778-4766
Mabel Boswell Memorial Library | 201 Prickett Road Bryant, AR 72022 | (501) 847-2166