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Around the World in 8 Games - Mancala

Date: Monday, July 1, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Come explore the traditional gaming world. Each week we will learn and play a different board game that originated from outside of the United States including Go, Canasta, Cribbage, Pachisi, and more.

Mancala is an ancient game believed to have orinated in Egypt. It is a very easy to learn 2-player game using a simple set of small bowls and stones. Though the board may be simple and the rules easy to learn, it is actually a complicated game of strategy.

Dive In Ocean Storytime

Date: Monday, July 1, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come join Ms. Amanda for a story about ocean animals. There will be music and movement, and a craft towards the end of the storytime. Let's dive on in!

Makerspace Camp

Date: Monday, July 1, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Join us on an arts and crafts adventure in the amazing Makerspace! We'll make a new project every week and participatnts get to take home what they've made. For ages 8-18. Registration required.

Monday Afternoon Book Club

Date: Monday, July 1, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Join us on the first Monday of every month to discuss the selected title of the month. Interested participants can pick up a copy of the next title to be discussed at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library's circulation desk in Benton. No registration required and walk-ins welcome! If you like to read, and you like to talk about what you read, this book club is for you!

Summer of Boardom: Tween Board Game Club

Date: Monday, July 1, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Amanda Ball & Jordan Sandlin
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

The library has so many board games to play! Bring your friends or your own board game to share at this low-key board game program for tweens ages 9-12. Come for a short time or stay for the full two hours, there will be games to play either way. Let's have an adventure and learn new games at the library!

Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event.

Library Card and PIN
When registration asks for your library card number, you can put that in to save time and pull data from your library card account to auto fill the demographic questions. If you don't have a library card or do not want to auto fill your information, just skip the library card and PIN questions.

Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.

Monday Hangouts: Summer Edition

Date: Monday, July 1, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Presenter: Callie Graham
Location: Teen Area
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Just like the days, Monday Hangouts are longer during the summer! Come play a game that takes a while like Risk, Monopoly, Ticket to Ride and more. Drop-in (or out) whenever.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Monday, July 1, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Monday, July 1, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Tech Tuesday

Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Drop-in anytime 10am-12pm on Tech Tuesdays for personal help with everything involving tech: printing, scanning, downloading eBooks, using your tablet, formatting documents, etc!

Toddler Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Join Mrs. Wendy for this fun, active storytime designed just for toddlers. We will enjoy rhymes, flannel stories, songs, books, and instruments. After storytime, we will enjoy some play time together. This storytime is designed for children 3 & under, but all children are welcome.

Adult Craft Hour

Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Join us for a new craft every week in the Makerspace!

We'll try out a different craft every Tuesday from jewelry making to custom cards.

This week, we'll be making custom car airfresheners with our sublimation printer.

All materials will be provided. Patrons will get to take home what they make!

Adults only. Registration required.

I Survived....Book Club!

Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Dana Bloch
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Children ages 6-10 can join Ms. Dana to talk about history, disasters, survival and books! No reading ahead required!

Jurassic Adventure: Dungeons & Dinosaurs

Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come trek through the jungles in a new Jurassic Adventure one-shot each week played using the TTRPG, Dungeons & Dragons 5e.

This series of one-shots will be full of dinosaurs and each week you will get to play a different level character to defeat the challenging fight ahead. Players are encouraged to bring their own character, or Ms. Chelsea will have a limited number of pre-made characters for you to use.

Players must be ages 13 - 18 and finished with 7th grade, but no older than graduated high school in 2024.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

For a complete list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Storytime and More: Pet Stories

Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Garrison
Location: Storytime Area East End
Branch: East End Branch

Kids of all ages, join your favorite librarians for a storytime and puppet show about pets!

Puppet Adventures

Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Lower Commons
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Join your favorite librarians for a puppet show performance!

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

For a complete list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Closed for the Holiday

Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: All Day Event
Location:

All branches of the Saline County Library and the Gann Museum of Saline County will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Building History

Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Gann Museum Exhibit Room
Branch: Gann Museum

“Building History” features seven historic buildings in Benton, Bryant, and Bauxite. The Saline County Courthouse is one of them. The other six buildings serve completely different functions. They are the Gann House, the Hyten House, the Tull-Banks House, Bauxite Community Hall, and the Shoppach House. The exhibits highlight the history of each building and the many significant events that have made each place so important to our community.

Take a personal tour, guided by our Special Collections Assistant to learn more. The exhibit will be open for viewing Thursdays - Saturdays from 9 AM - 3 PM during normal Gann Museum hours. The last day to view the exhibit is Saturday, July 27th.

While a reservation is not required, we recommend parties of 5 or more call ahead at 501-778-5513.

Tummy Time

Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come and join Ms.Amanda for tummy time fun in the Storytime Room. We will have music and movement with some fun interactive toys. Also, we will be incorporating baby and me yoga. No registration is requried.

Preschool Art Studio

Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come and join Ms.Amanda for a fun craft that is dedicated to your ease. A craft will be prepared and ready for patrons to come in and get started. No registration is required.

Tai Chi

Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter: Jo Tabor
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Connect your mind, body, and breath in this low-impact, meditative movement session.

Tween Crafters Club

Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Presenter: Callie Graham
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come join Ms. Callie in the Makerspace for Tween Crafters Club! There will be a different arts and crafts activity at every event!

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Building History

Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Gann Museum Exhibit Room
Branch: Gann Museum

“Building History” features seven historic buildings in Benton, Bryant, and Bauxite. The Saline County Courthouse is one of them. The other six buildings serve completely different functions. They are the Gann House, the Hyten House, the Tull-Banks House, Bauxite Community Hall, and the Shoppach House. The exhibits highlight the history of each building and the many significant events that have made each place so important to our community.

Take a personal tour, guided by our Special Collections Assistant to learn more. The exhibit will be open for viewing Thursdays - Saturdays from 9 AM - 3 PM during normal Gann Museum hours. The last day to view the exhibit is Saturday, July 27th.

While a reservation is not required, we recommend parties of 5 or more call ahead at 501-778-5513.

Saturday Storytime

Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Dana Bloch, Wendy Christy, Jordan Sandlin & Chelsea Simon
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Join us every Saturday at 10:30 for a storytime for catered towards ages 3-5! Come to library for a fun Saturday afternoon for a short storytime with a different Youth Service librarian every week. We'll sing songs and read stories starting at 10:30 in the storytime room. We can't wait to see you there!

Games with the Grands

Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come play with your grandchildren in our story time room! We will have multiple games and fun activities for all ages to play with and enjoy.

Chess Day

Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Chess is a strategy game that has changed drastically over the centuries. While it was once considered a game only for the wealthy and military leaders, today it can be enjoyed by anyone! Whether you're an experienced player, or a novice, stop by for some fun and camaraderie! If you don't know how to play, but want to learn drop in and we'll teach you!

Around the World in 8 Games - Backgammon

Date: Monday, July 8, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Come explore the traditional gaming world. Each week we will learn and play a different board game that originated from outside of the United States including Go, Canasta, Cribbage, Pachisi, and more.

Backgammon is estimated to be about 5000 years old originally from Mesopotamia. It is a 2-player game where each person is trying to move all of their men from one side of the board to the other without getting caught and sent back to the start.

Dive In Ocean Storytime

Date: Monday, July 8, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come join Ms. Amanda for a story about ocean animals. There will be music and movement, and a craft towards the end of the storytime. Let's dive on in!

Makerspace Camp

Date: Monday, July 8, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Join us on an arts and crafts adventure in the amazing Makerspace! We'll make a new project every week and participatnts get to take home what they've made. For ages 8-18. Registration required.

Summer of Boardom: Tween Board Game Club

Date: Monday, July 8, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Amanda Ball & Jordan Sandlin
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

The library has so many board games to play! Bring your friends or your own board game to share at this low-key board game program for tweens ages 9-12. Come for a short time or stay for the full two hours, there will be games to play either way. Let's have an adventure and learn new games at the library!

Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event.

Library Card and PIN
When registration asks for your library card number, you can put that in to save time and pull data from your library card account to auto fill the demographic questions. If you don't have a library card or do not want to auto fill your information, just skip the library card and PIN questions.

Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.

Monday Hangouts: Summer Edition

Date: Monday, July 8, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Presenter: Callie Graham
Location: Teen Area
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Just like the days, Monday Hangouts are longer during the summer! Come play a game that takes a while like Risk, Monopoly, Ticket to Ride and more. Drop-in (or out) whenever.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Monday, July 8, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Monday, July 8, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Tech Tuesday

Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Drop-in anytime 10am-12pm on Tech Tuesdays for personal help with everything involving tech: printing, scanning, downloading eBooks, using your tablet, formatting documents, etc!

Toddler Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Join Mrs. Wendy for this fun, active storytime designed just for toddlers. We will enjoy rhymes, flannel stories, songs, books, and instruments. After storytime, we will enjoy some play time together. This storytime is designed for children 3 & under, but all children are welcome.

Adult Craft Hour

Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Join us for a new craft every week in the Makerspace!

We'll try out a different craft every Tuesday from jewelry making to custom cards.

This week, we'll be doing dipped glass salt and pepper shakers.

All materials will be provided. Patrons will get to take home what they make!

Adults only. Registration required.

I Survived....Book Club!

Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Dana Bloch
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Children ages 6-10 can join Ms. Dana to talk about history, disasters, survival and books! No reading ahead required!

Jurassic Adventure: Dungeons & Dinosaurs

Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come trek through the jungles in a new Jurassic Adventure one-shot each week played using the TTRPG, Dungeons & Dragons 5e.

This series of one-shots will be full of dinosaurs and each week you will get to play a different level character to defeat the challenging fight ahead. Players are encouraged to bring their own character, or Ms. Chelsea will have a limited number of pre-made characters for you to use.

Players must be ages 13 - 18 and finished with 7th grade, but no older than graduated high school in 2024.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

For a complete list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Mommy and Me Craft

Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Presenter: Chloe Bridges
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come join Ms. Amanda and Ms. Chloe for crafting fit for parents and children. The children will go to the storytime room and play and make a craft with Ms.Amanda. The parents will join Ms.Chloe outside the room for adult crafting.

Storytime and More: Cinderella

Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Garrison
Location: Storytime Area East End
Branch: East End Branch

Kids of all ages, join us for a storytime and photo opportunity with Cinderella!

Little Rock Zoo Animal Visit

Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Lower Commons
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Get ready for another adventure when our friends from the Little Rock Zoo bring some animals to visit the library!

Mushroom Farming

Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

People have been eating mushrooms since before recorded history! In ancient Greece it was believed they would provide strength for warriors in battle. Romans considered them "Food of the Gods." For centuries Chinese culture has viewed mushrooms as health food and used them in medicine. We will be using Blue Oyster mushrooms to demonstrate an easy and compact way to grow your own!

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

For a complete list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Building History

Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Gann Museum Exhibit Room
Branch: Gann Museum

“Building History” features seven historic buildings in Benton, Bryant, and Bauxite. The Saline County Courthouse is one of them. The other six buildings serve completely different functions. They are the Gann House, the Hyten House, the Tull-Banks House, Bauxite Community Hall, and the Shoppach House. The exhibits highlight the history of each building and the many significant events that have made each place so important to our community.

Take a personal tour, guided by our Special Collections Assistant to learn more. The exhibit will be open for viewing Thursdays - Saturdays from 9 AM - 3 PM during normal Gann Museum hours. The last day to view the exhibit is Saturday, July 27th.

While a reservation is not required, we recommend parties of 5 or more call ahead at 501-778-5513.

Tummy Time Tots

Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

This is a lapsit program for infants. Join us for songs, books and bonding!

Adventures in Storytime

Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Dana Bloch & Jordan Sandlin
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

There's always an adventure at the Saline County Library! Bring your preschooler to participate in a fun, adventure filled storytime with songs, movement, and silly action packed stories.

Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults
Children younger than five (5) years of age such as those attending the Lapsit, Toddler Time or Storytimes must be accompanied by an adult at all times and throughout all programs.

Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event

Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.

Cooking Club: First Hour

Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Amanda Ball & Jordan Sandlin
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

It's always an adventure at your library! Come to the Benton Library to learn and sample some new recipes from different members of our community. This program is registration only for children ages 9-12.

Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event.

Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Library Card and PIN
When registration asks for your library card number, you can put that in to save time and pull data from your library card account to auto fill the demographic questions. If you don't have a library card or do not want to auto fill your information, just skip the library card and PIN questions.

Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.

Cooking Club: Second Hour

Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Amanda Ball & Jordan Sandlin
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

It's always an adventure at your library! Come to the Benton Library to learn and sample some new recipes from different members of our community. This program is registration only for children ages 9-12.

Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event.

Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Library Card and PIN
When registration asks for your library card number, you can put that in to save time and pull data from your library card account to auto fill the demographic questions. If you don't have a library card or do not want to auto fill your information, just skip the library card and PIN questions.

Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.

Craft Corner

Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Presenter: East End Staff
Location: Meeting Room- East End
Branch: East End Branch

Teens and adults, make crafts with your favorite library staff or maybe a special guest! This week we'll be making body care product samples. All supplies provided!

The Pencil Pack

Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Calling all 8 to 12-year old writers, artists, and photographers! The Pencil Pack needs your voice!

The Pencil Pack is a weekly club that produces a monthly library newspaper, created entirely by our tween contributors. Kids will learn beginning journalism skills and get a creative outlet writing articles, comics, poetry, and more.

Adventures in Making

Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Join us in a summer crafting adventure! Adults 18+ will dabble in different techniques and mediums with a new, guided project each week in this laid-back, fun program. And of course, you'll take home what you create!

Building History

Date: Friday, July 12, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Gann Museum Exhibit Room
Branch: Gann Museum

“Building History” features seven historic buildings in Benton, Bryant, and Bauxite. The Saline County Courthouse is one of them. The other six buildings serve completely different functions. They are the Gann House, the Hyten House, the Tull-Banks House, Bauxite Community Hall, and the Shoppach House. The exhibits highlight the history of each building and the many significant events that have made each place so important to our community.

Take a personal tour, guided by our Special Collections Assistant to learn more. The exhibit will be open for viewing Thursdays - Saturdays from 9 AM - 3 PM during normal Gann Museum hours. The last day to view the exhibit is Saturday, July 27th.

While a reservation is not required, we recommend parties of 5 or more call ahead at 501-778-5513.

Tummy Time

Date: Friday, July 12, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come and join Ms.Amanda for tummy time fun in the Storytime Room. We will have music and movement with some fun interactive toys. Also, we will be incorporating baby and me yoga. No registration is requried.

Preschool Art Studio

Date: Friday, July 12, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come and join Ms.Amanda for a fun craft that is dedicated to your ease. A craft will be prepared and ready for patrons to come in and get started. No registration is required.

Tai Chi

Date: Friday, July 12, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter: Jo Tabor
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Connect your mind, body, and breath in this low-impact, meditative movement session.

Tween Crafters Club

Date: Friday, July 12, 2024
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Presenter: Callie Graham
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come join Ms. Callie in the Makerspace for Tween Crafters Club! There will be a different arts and crafts activity at every event!

Building History

Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Gann Museum Exhibit Room
Branch: Gann Museum

“Building History” features seven historic buildings in Benton, Bryant, and Bauxite. The Saline County Courthouse is one of them. The other six buildings serve completely different functions. They are the Gann House, the Hyten House, the Tull-Banks House, Bauxite Community Hall, and the Shoppach House. The exhibits highlight the history of each building and the many significant events that have made each place so important to our community.

Take a personal tour, guided by our Special Collections Assistant to learn more. The exhibit will be open for viewing Thursdays - Saturdays from 9 AM - 3 PM during normal Gann Museum hours. The last day to view the exhibit is Saturday, July 27th.

While a reservation is not required, we recommend parties of 5 or more call ahead at 501-778-5513.

Saturday Storytime

Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Dana Bloch, Wendy Christy, Jordan Sandlin & Chelsea Simon
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Join us every Saturday at 10:30 for a storytime for catered towards ages 3-5! Come to library for a fun Saturday afternoon for a short storytime with a different Youth Service librarian every week. We'll sing songs and read stories starting at 10:30 in the storytime room. We can't wait to see you there!

Chess Day

Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Chess is a strategy game that has changed drastically over the centuries. While it was once considered a game only for the wealthy and military leaders, today it can be enjoyed by anyone! Whether you're an experienced player, or a novice, stop by for some fun and camaraderie! If you don't know how to play, but want to learn drop in and we'll teach you!

Around the World in 8 Games - Pachisi

Date: Monday, July 15, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Come explore the traditional gaming world. Each week we will learn and play a different board game that originated from outside of the United States including Go, Canasta, Cribbage, Pachisi, and more.

Pachisi is an ancient game from India. It can be played with 2-4 players who race their game pieces around the board hoping not to get bumped back to the start by their opponents.

Dive In Ocean Storytime

Date: Monday, July 15, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come join Ms. Amanda for a story about ocean animals. There will be music and movement, and a craft towards the end of the storytime. Let's dive on in!

Summer of Boardom: Tween Board Game Club

Date: Monday, July 15, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Amanda Ball & Jordan Sandlin
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

The library has so many board games to play! Bring your friends or your own board game to share at this low-key board game program for tweens ages 9-12. Come for a short time or stay for the full two hours, there will be games to play either way. Let's have an adventure and learn new games at the library!

Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event.

Library Card and PIN
When registration asks for your library card number, you can put that in to save time and pull data from your library card account to auto fill the demographic questions. If you don't have a library card or do not want to auto fill your information, just skip the library card and PIN questions.

Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.

Monday Hangouts: Summer Edition

Date: Monday, July 15, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Presenter: Callie Graham
Location: Teen Area
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Just like the days, Monday Hangouts are longer during the summer! Come play a game that takes a while like Risk, Monopoly, Ticket to Ride and more. Drop-in (or out) whenever.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Monday, July 15, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Monday, July 15, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Tech Tuesday

Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Drop-in anytime 10am-12pm on Tech Tuesdays for personal help with everything involving tech: printing, scanning, downloading eBooks, using your tablet, formatting documents, etc!

Toddler Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Join Mrs. Wendy for this fun, active storytime designed just for toddlers. We will enjoy rhymes, flannel stories, songs, books, and instruments. After storytime, we will enjoy some play time together. This storytime is designed for children 3 & under, but all children are welcome.

I Survived....Book Club!

Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Dana Bloch
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Children ages 6-10 can join Ms. Dana to talk about history, disasters, survival and books! No reading ahead required!

Jurassic Adventure: Dungeons & Dinosaurs

Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come trek through the jungles in a new Jurassic Adventure one-shot each week played using the TTRPG, Dungeons & Dragons 5e.

This series of one-shots will be full of dinosaurs and each week you will get to play a different level character to defeat the challenging fight ahead. Players are encouraged to bring their own character, or Ms. Chelsea will have a limited number of pre-made characters for you to use.

Players must be ages 13 - 18 and finished with 7th grade, but no older than graduated high school in 2024.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

For a complete list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Adult Art Studio

Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Join us to craft a new piece of art every month to take home with you! All materials will be provided.

Storytime and More: Food Fun

Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Garrison
Location: Storytime Area East End
Branch: East End Branch

Kids of all ages, join your favorite librarians for a storytime and puppet show about food and eating!

Beauty Visit and Storytime

Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Lower Commons
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Princesses are always up for adventure! Beauty will be at the Benton location for a story and picture opportunities!

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

For a complete list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Beauty Visit and Storytime

Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Princesses are always up for adventure! Beauty will be at the Bryant location for a story and picture opportunities!

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Building History

Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Gann Museum Exhibit Room
Branch: Gann Museum

“Building History” features seven historic buildings in Benton, Bryant, and Bauxite. The Saline County Courthouse is one of them. The other six buildings serve completely different functions. They are the Gann House, the Hyten House, the Tull-Banks House, Bauxite Community Hall, and the Shoppach House. The exhibits highlight the history of each building and the many significant events that have made each place so important to our community.

Take a personal tour, guided by our Special Collections Assistant to learn more. The exhibit will be open for viewing Thursdays - Saturdays from 9 AM - 3 PM during normal Gann Museum hours. The last day to view the exhibit is Saturday, July 27th.

While a reservation is not required, we recommend parties of 5 or more call ahead at 501-778-5513.

Tummy Time Tots

Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

This is a lapsit program for infants. Join us for songs, books and bonding!

Adventures in Storytime

Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Dana Bloch & Jordan Sandlin
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

There's always an adventure at the Saline County Library! Bring your preschooler to participate in a fun, adventure filled storytime with songs, movement, and silly action packed stories.

Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults
Children younger than five (5) years of age such as those attending the Lapsit, Toddler Time or Storytimes must be accompanied by an adult at all times and throughout all programs.

Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event

Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.

Cooking Club: First Hour

Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Amanda Ball & Jordan Sandlin
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

It's always an adventure at your library! Come to the Benton Library to learn and sample some new recipes from different members of our community. This program is registration only for children ages 9-12.

Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event.

Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Library Card and PIN
When registration asks for your library card number, you can put that in to save time and pull data from your library card account to auto fill the demographic questions. If you don't have a library card or do not want to auto fill your information, just skip the library card and PIN questions.

Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.

Cooking Club: Second Hour

Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Amanda Ball & Jordan Sandlin
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

It's always an adventure at your library! Come to the Benton Library to learn and sample some new recipes from different members of our community. This program is registration only for children ages 9-12.

Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event.

Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Library Card and PIN
When registration asks for your library card number, you can put that in to save time and pull data from your library card account to auto fill the demographic questions. If you don't have a library card or do not want to auto fill your information, just skip the library card and PIN questions.

Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.

Craft Corner

Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Presenter: East End Staff
Location: Meeting Room- East End
Branch: East End Branch

Teens and adults, make crafts with your favorite library staff or maybe a special guest! This week we'll be painting rocks. All supplies provided!

The Pencil Pack

Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Calling all 8 to 12-year old writers, artists, and photographers! The Pencil Pack needs your voice!

The Pencil Pack is a weekly club that produces a monthly library newspaper, created entirely by our tween contributors. Kids will learn beginning journalism skills and get a creative outlet writing articles, comics, poetry, and more.

Adventures in Making

Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Join us in a summer crafting adventure! Adults 18+ will dabble in different techniques and mediums with a new, guided project each week in this laid-back, fun program. And of course, you'll take home what you create!

Building History

Date: Friday, July 19, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Gann Museum Exhibit Room
Branch: Gann Museum

“Building History” features seven historic buildings in Benton, Bryant, and Bauxite. The Saline County Courthouse is one of them. The other six buildings serve completely different functions. They are the Gann House, the Hyten House, the Tull-Banks House, Bauxite Community Hall, and the Shoppach House. The exhibits highlight the history of each building and the many significant events that have made each place so important to our community.

Take a personal tour, guided by our Special Collections Assistant to learn more. The exhibit will be open for viewing Thursdays - Saturdays from 9 AM - 3 PM during normal Gann Museum hours. The last day to view the exhibit is Saturday, July 27th.

While a reservation is not required, we recommend parties of 5 or more call ahead at 501-778-5513.

Tummy Time

Date: Friday, July 19, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come and join Ms.Amanda for tummy time fun in the Storytime Room. We will have music and movement with some fun interactive toys. Also, we will be incorporating baby and me yoga. No registration is requried.

Preschool Art Studio

Date: Friday, July 19, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come and join Ms.Amanda for a fun craft that is dedicated to your ease. A craft will be prepared and ready for patrons to come in and get started. No registration is required.

Tai Chi

Date: Friday, July 19, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter: Jo Tabor
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Connect your mind, body, and breath in this low-impact, meditative movement session.

Tween Crafters Club

Date: Friday, July 19, 2024
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Presenter: Callie Graham
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come join Ms. Callie in the Makerspace for Tween Crafters Club! There will be a different arts and crafts activity at every event!

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Building History

Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Gann Museum Exhibit Room
Branch: Gann Museum

“Building History” features seven historic buildings in Benton, Bryant, and Bauxite. The Saline County Courthouse is one of them. The other six buildings serve completely different functions. They are the Gann House, the Hyten House, the Tull-Banks House, Bauxite Community Hall, and the Shoppach House. The exhibits highlight the history of each building and the many significant events that have made each place so important to our community.

Take a personal tour, guided by our Special Collections Assistant to learn more. The exhibit will be open for viewing Thursdays - Saturdays from 9 AM - 3 PM during normal Gann Museum hours. The last day to view the exhibit is Saturday, July 27th.

While a reservation is not required, we recommend parties of 5 or more call ahead at 501-778-5513.

Saturday Storytime

Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Dana Bloch, Wendy Christy, Jordan Sandlin & Chelsea Simon
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Join us every Saturday at 10:30 for a storytime for catered towards ages 3-5! Come to library for a fun Saturday afternoon for a short storytime with a different Youth Service librarian every week. We'll sing songs and read stories starting at 10:30 in the storytime room. We can't wait to see you there!

Cancelled: Family Adventure First Aid

Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Sorry, this event has been cancelled. Life is an adventure and sometimes adventure comes with some ouchies. Be prepared for the possible boo boos in your next family adventure by learning some basic first aid skills at your library. NOTE: This program is for families, but may not be appropriate for children under 5 years of age.

The Magic Tree House Book Club

Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Join Ms. Amanda and the Magic Tree House Book series on a magical adventure. We will be having our adventures with a craft/activity.

Around the World in 8 Games - Go

Date: Monday, July 22, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Come explore the traditional gaming world. Each week we will learn and play a different board game that originated from outside of the United States including Go, Canasta, Cribbage, Pachisi, and more.

Go is an ancient game from China where 2 players place stones around the board in an effort to control more territory. This is another very easy game to learn, but it is deceptively difficult to master.

Dive In Ocean Storytime

Date: Monday, July 22, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come join Ms. Amanda for a story about ocean animals. There will be music and movement, and a craft towards the end of the storytime. Let's dive on in!

Summer of Boardom: Tween Board Game Club

Date: Monday, July 22, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Amanda Ball & Jordan Sandlin
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

The library has so many board games to play! Bring your friends or your own board game to share at this low-key board game program for tweens ages 9-12. Come for a short time or stay for the full two hours, there will be games to play either way. Let's have an adventure and learn new games at the library!

Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event.

Library Card and PIN
When registration asks for your library card number, you can put that in to save time and pull data from your library card account to auto fill the demographic questions. If you don't have a library card or do not want to auto fill your information, just skip the library card and PIN questions.

Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.

Monday Hangouts: Summer Edition

Date: Monday, July 22, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Presenter: Callie Graham
Location: Teen Area
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Just like the days, Monday Hangouts are longer during the summer! Come play a game that takes a while like Risk, Monopoly, Ticket to Ride and more. Drop-in (or out) whenever.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Monday, July 22, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Monday, July 22, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Magic Mondays

Date: Monday, July 22, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
Presenter: Geoff Greaves
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Magic: The Gathering is an exciting, fantasy-based, deck-building card game where players use their wits to summon artifacts and creatures held in their deck to defeat their opponent.

Whether you are brand-new to the scene and want to find out more about it, or you are a seasoned player, all are welcome at our table. No deck required to join in the fun.

Tech Tuesday

Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Drop-in anytime 10am-12pm on Tech Tuesdays for personal help with everything involving tech: printing, scanning, downloading eBooks, using your tablet, formatting documents, etc!

Toddler Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Join Mrs. Wendy for this fun, active storytime designed just for toddlers. We will enjoy rhymes, flannel stories, songs, books, and instruments. After storytime, we will enjoy some play time together. This storytime is designed for children 3 & under, but all children are welcome.

I Survived....Book Club!

Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Dana Bloch
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Children ages 6-10 can join Ms. Dana to talk about history, disasters, survival and books! No reading ahead required!

Jurassic Adventure: Dungeons & Dinosaurs

Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come trek through the jungles in a new Jurassic Adventure one-shot each week played using the TTRPG, Dungeons & Dragons 5e.

This series of one-shots will be full of dinosaurs and each week you will get to play a different level character to defeat the challenging fight ahead. Players are encouraged to bring their own character, or Ms. Chelsea will have a limited number of pre-made characters for you to use.

Players must be ages 13 - 18 and finished with 7th grade, but no older than graduated high school in 2024.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

For a complete list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament - HSV

Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Hot Spring Village Coronado Center
Branch: Non-Library Location (Explained in description)

Put your best puzzle team together and dominate the board at this year's tournament! Each team will have a 1,000-piece puzzle to complete. On your mark, get set, puzzle!

Registration is set as a team registration. One person may call to register and be set as the team point person. Teams are maxed out at 4. If you do not have a team and need to be placed with one, that is an option. Please contact Bella at bellah@salinecountylibrary.org or 501-778-4766 ext. 1304 for questions or assistance registering.

A short break for lunch will occur at 12p and a light lunch will be provided.

Location: Coronado Center Room 6 : 150 Pondurosa Ln, HSV 71909

Mommy and Me Craft

Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Presenter: Chloe Bridges
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come join Ms. Amanda and Ms. Chloe for crafting fit for parents and children. The children will go to the storytime room and play and make a craft with Ms.Amanda. The parents will join Ms.Chloe outside the room for adult crafting.

Storytime and More: mömandpöp

Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Garrison
Location: Storytime Area East End
Branch: East End Branch

Kids of all ages, get ready to dance with musical guests mömandpöp!

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

For a complete list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

mömandpöp Musical Comedy Show

Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Get ready to dance with mömandpöp!

Inklings Writer's Group

Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Do you enjoy writing? Would you like to meet other writers for fellowship, discussions about the writing life, and peer feedback? If so, the Inklings Writer's Group is for you!

Come early at 5:00 PM for general chit chat, but stay for sharing, discussion, and writing-fun starting around 5:30 PM.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Building History

Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Gann Museum Exhibit Room
Branch: Gann Museum

“Building History” features seven historic buildings in Benton, Bryant, and Bauxite. The Saline County Courthouse is one of them. The other six buildings serve completely different functions. They are the Gann House, the Hyten House, the Tull-Banks House, Bauxite Community Hall, and the Shoppach House. The exhibits highlight the history of each building and the many significant events that have made each place so important to our community.

Take a personal tour, guided by our Special Collections Assistant to learn more. The exhibit will be open for viewing Thursdays - Saturdays from 9 AM - 3 PM during normal Gann Museum hours. The last day to view the exhibit is Saturday, July 27th.

While a reservation is not required, we recommend parties of 5 or more call ahead at 501-778-5513.

Tummy Time Tots

Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

This is a lapsit program for infants. Join us for songs, books and bonding!

Adventures in Storytime

Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Dana Bloch & Jordan Sandlin
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

There's always an adventure at the Saline County Library! Bring your preschooler to participate in a fun, adventure filled storytime with songs, movement, and silly action packed stories.

Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults
Children younger than five (5) years of age such as those attending the Lapsit, Toddler Time or Storytimes must be accompanied by an adult at all times and throughout all programs.

Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event

Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.

Cooking Club: First Hour

Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Amanda Ball & Jordan Sandlin
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

It's always an adventure at your library! Come to the Benton Library to learn and sample some new recipes from different members of our community. This program is registration only for children ages 9-12.

Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event.

Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Library Card and PIN
When registration asks for your library card number, you can put that in to save time and pull data from your library card account to auto fill the demographic questions. If you don't have a library card or do not want to auto fill your information, just skip the library card and PIN questions.

Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.

Cooking Club: Second Hour

Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Amanda Ball & Jordan Sandlin
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

It's always an adventure at your library! Come to the Benton Library to learn and sample some new recipes from different members of our community. This program is registration only for children ages 9-12.

Cancelling/Rescheduling Events
Staff reserve the right to modify, postpone and/or cancel events due to safety concerns. If an event is cancelled, notices will be on our Facebook, website, and doors (if if is in-person). Registrants will be notified if it is a registration required event.

Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Library Card and PIN
When registration asks for your library card number, you can put that in to save time and pull data from your library card account to auto fill the demographic questions. If you don't have a library card or do not want to auto fill your information, just skip the library card and PIN questions.

Photographing/Recording
By being at the Saline County Library and participating in public programs, you are granting our staff permission to photograph or video record you and/or your child. These photographs and videos may be used for social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, on our website, or on marketing or promotional materials.

Craft Corner

Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Presenter: East End Staff
Location: Meeting Room- East End
Branch: East End Branch

Teens and adults, make crafts with your favorite library staff or maybe a special guest! This week we'll be joined by Bella from Benton again, this time with pour painting!

The Pencil Pack

Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Calling all 8 to 12-year old writers, artists, and photographers! The Pencil Pack needs your voice!

The Pencil Pack is a weekly club that produces a monthly library newspaper, created entirely by our tween contributors. Kids will learn beginning journalism skills and get a creative outlet writing articles, comics, poetry, and more.

Adventures in Making

Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Join us in a summer crafting adventure! Adults 18+ will dabble in different techniques and mediums with a new, guided project each week in this laid-back, fun program. And of course, you'll take home what you create!

Adultish Book Club

Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Time: 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Location: Upper Commons
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

The Adultish Book Club is a group of bookish people who meet regularly to discuss the latest book pick at the Saline County Library. The Adultish Book Club is a fun group of bookish people who have been meeting bi-monthly either on Zoom or in person in the Upper Reading Area (near the Adult Non-Fiction section) at the Benton location of the Saline County Library. For our book picks, please join our Facebook group, which you can find through the Saline County Library's Facebook page.

Facebook Group Link:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2136251013308783

Building History

Date: Friday, July 26, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Gann Museum Exhibit Room
Branch: Gann Museum

“Building History” features seven historic buildings in Benton, Bryant, and Bauxite. The Saline County Courthouse is one of them. The other six buildings serve completely different functions. They are the Gann House, the Hyten House, the Tull-Banks House, Bauxite Community Hall, and the Shoppach House. The exhibits highlight the history of each building and the many significant events that have made each place so important to our community.

Take a personal tour, guided by our Special Collections Assistant to learn more. The exhibit will be open for viewing Thursdays - Saturdays from 9 AM - 3 PM during normal Gann Museum hours. The last day to view the exhibit is Saturday, July 27th.

While a reservation is not required, we recommend parties of 5 or more call ahead at 501-778-5513.

Tummy Time

Date: Friday, July 26, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come and join Ms.Amanda for tummy time fun in the Storytime Room. We will have music and movement with some fun interactive toys. Also, we will be incorporating baby and me yoga. No registration is requried.

Preschool Art Studio

Date: Friday, July 26, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come and join Ms.Amanda for a fun craft that is dedicated to your ease. A craft will be prepared and ready for patrons to come in and get started. No registration is required.

Tai Chi

Date: Friday, July 26, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter: Jo Tabor
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Connect your mind, body, and breath in this low-impact, meditative movement session.

Tween Crafters Club

Date: Friday, July 26, 2024
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Presenter: Callie Graham
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come join Ms. Callie in the Makerspace for Tween Crafters Club! There will be a different arts and crafts activity at every event!

Building History

Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Gann Museum Exhibit Room
Branch: Gann Museum

“Building History” features seven historic buildings in Benton, Bryant, and Bauxite. The Saline County Courthouse is one of them. The other six buildings serve completely different functions. They are the Gann House, the Hyten House, the Tull-Banks House, Bauxite Community Hall, and the Shoppach House. The exhibits highlight the history of each building and the many significant events that have made each place so important to our community.

Take a personal tour, guided by our Special Collections Assistant to learn more. The exhibit will be open for viewing Thursdays - Saturdays from 9 AM - 3 PM during normal Gann Museum hours. The last day to view the exhibit is Saturday, July 27th.

While a reservation is not required, we recommend parties of 5 or more call ahead at 501-778-5513.

Summer Reading Challenge Wrap Up Party!

Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

It doesn't matter if you completed the Summer Reading Challenge, started it, or didn't even know about it- YOU ARE INVITED!

Let's end the summer with a morning full of fun activities for all ages. Stop by our Benton location to chat with local authors and see what new books they are working on, make friendship bracelets or keychains, listen to a delicious Smorey Storytime, get crafty with looms and yarn, or watch a great movie (HINT: two girls go to a Summer camp and find out they have some really freaky similarities. Turns out their parents may have a secret!)

Do one of the exciting events or do them all! Just come on out and have FUN!!!

Saturday Storytime

Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Dana Bloch, Wendy Christy, Jordan Sandlin & Chelsea Simon
Location: Storytime Room
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Join us every Saturday at 10:30 for a storytime for catered towards ages 3-5! Come to library for a fun Saturday afternoon for a short storytime with a different Youth Service librarian every week. We'll sing songs and read stories starting at 10:30 in the storytime room. We can't wait to see you there!

Birds of a feather

Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

At this month's meeting, we'll talk about DIY bird feeders!

Dive In Ocean Storytime

Date: Monday, July 29, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come join Ms. Amanda for a story about ocean animals. There will be music and movement, and a craft towards the end of the storytime. Let's dive on in!

Monday Hangouts: Summer Edition

Date: Monday, July 29, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Presenter: Callie Graham
Location: Teen Area
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Just like the days, Monday Hangouts are longer during the summer! Come play a game that takes a while like Risk, Monopoly, Ticket to Ride and more. Drop-in (or out) whenever.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Monday, July 29, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Monday, July 29, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Tech Tuesday

Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Drop-in anytime 10am-12pm on Tech Tuesdays for personal help with everything involving tech: printing, scanning, downloading eBooks, using your tablet, formatting documents, etc!

Celebrate Dia: Bilingual Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Amanda Ball
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come join Ms. Amanda and Ms.Charlie for Bilinigual Storytime!

Jurassic Adventure: Dungeons & Dinosaurs

Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Meeting Room- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Come trek through the jungles in a new Jurassic Adventure one-shot each week played using the TTRPG, Dungeons & Dragons 5e.

This series of one-shots will be full of dinosaurs and each week you will get to play a different level character to defeat the challenging fight ahead. Players are encouraged to bring their own character, or Ms. Chelsea will have a limited number of pre-made characters for you to use.

Players must be ages 13 - 18 and finished with 7th grade, but no older than graduated high school in 2024.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Makerspace- Benton
Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

First come, fist serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

Makerspace Open Hours

Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Makerspace- Bryant
Branch: Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant

Drop by the Makerspace to utilize our amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you're working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart's content. Take home what you make!

For a complete list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit our Makerspace page on our website.

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1800 Smithers Dr Benton, AR 72015
Phone: (501) 778-4766