Events
Show events at both locations, Bob Herzfeld Library or Mabel Boswell Library.
Libraries Closed for Memorial Day
05/27/2013 9:00 am - 05/28/2013 Both Locations
Both branches of the Saline County Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. They will reopen Tuesday, May 28 at 9 a.m.
Preschool Story Time
05/28/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Ages 3-5 years
Movie Monday
05/28/2013 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Ages 13-18 are invited to enjoy snacks and conversation while making fun crafts!
Family Story Time
05/28/2013 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Preschool Story Time
05/29/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Ages 3-5 years
Preschool Story Time
05/30/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Ages 3-5 years
Creative Writing
05/30/2013 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Creative writing tips/techniques; open to ages 16+. No registration required. Call 847-2166 for more information.
Family Story Time
05/30/2013 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Career Day
06/01/2013 9:15 am - 1:30 pm Both Locations
Join representatives from the Saline County Adult Education Center, Good will Career Center and UALR-Benton for a three-session career day at both library locations. Learn tips/techniques in resume writing, interviewing and job hunting. No registration.
Family Story Time
06/01/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Toddler Time
06/03/2013 10:00 am - 10:30 am Both Locations
Ages 18 months-3 years
Monday Afternoon Book Club
06/03/2013 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Monthly book club for ages 18+; call 847-2166 for more information.
Monday with the Master Gardeners- Cooking with Vegetables
06/03/2013 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Ruth James and the Saline County Master Gardeners will discuss "Cooking with Vegetables." The program is open to all ages. Call 778-4766 for more information.
Preschool Story Time
06/04/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Ages 3-5 years
Family Story Time
06/04/2013 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Preschool Story Time
06/05/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Ages 3-5 years
Preschool Story Time
06/06/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Ages 3-5 years
Watercolor-"Late Summer" pastel
06/06/2013 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Monthly watercolor class for all skill levels; ages 18+. No registration required and all supplies provided. Call 778-4766 or 847-2166 for more information.
Family Story Time
06/06/2013 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Family Story Time
06/08/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Toddler Time
06/10/2013 10:00 am - 10:30 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Ages 18 months-3 years
Aargh, Pirates! Summer Reading Kick-Off
06/10/2013 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Summer Reading Kick-Off featuring pirate games and crafts. Sign up for summer reading and have a blast at the library! Pre-registration is June 1-8; registration June 10-29. Program begins June 10 regardless of when you sign up.
Aargh, Pirates! Summer Reading Kick-Off
06/10/2013 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Summer Reading Kick-Off featuring pirate games and crafts. Sign up for summer reading and have a blast at the library! Pre-registration is June 1-8; registration June 10-29. Program begins June 10 regardless of when you sign up.
Benton Book Club
06/10/2013 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Monthly book club for ages 18+; call 778-4766 for more information.
Preschool Story Time
06/11/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Ages 3-5 years
Family Story Time
06/11/2013 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Preschool Story Time
06/12/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Ages 3-5 years
Preschool Story Time
06/13/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Ages 3-5 years
Family Story Time
06/13/2013 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Arkansas Confederate Currency and Script
06/13/2013 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Mr. Ray Phillips of Russelville, Arkansas will show parts of his collection of Arkansas Civil War currency and script. Open to all ages. Call 778-4766 for more information.
Notepad Holder Craft Class
06/14/2013 10:00 am - 11:30 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Learn how to make a notepad holder- ages 18+; this easy-to-make notepad & pencil holder will be invaluable to the kitchen for shopping and to do lists. Taught by the Saline County Cooperative Extension Homemakers group. No registration required.
Art Reception- Tane Steed
06/14/2013 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Art reception honoring artist Tane Steed; her works will be on display at Herzfeld Library throughout June.
Family Story Time
06/15/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Book-to-Movie Club- Family Program
06/15/2013 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
A movie viewing followed by discussion of the book "Holes," by Louis Sachar. (Movie Rating: PG) Light refreshments provided. Open to all ages.
Toddler Time
06/17/2013 10:00 am - 10:30 am Both Locations
Ages 18 months-3 years
Teen Movie Marathon
06/17/2013 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Teens are invited to watch newly released movies. Pizza will be served for lunch. Call 847-2166 or 778-4766 for more information.
Writing Oral History
06/17/2013 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
David Elmore of AETN will conduct a program on the art of writing oral history. Open to all ages; no registration required. Call 778-4766 for more information.
Big Movers Construction Story Time
06/18/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Listen to construction-themed stories and then enjoy games, snacks and crafts at our story time party! Call 778-4766 or 847-2166 for more information.
Family Story Time
06/18/2013 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Preschool Story Time
06/19/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Ages 3-5 years
Teen Movie Marathon
06/19/2013 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Teens are invited to watch newly released movies. Pizza will be served for lunch. Call 778-4766 for more information.
Big Movers Construction Story Time
06/20/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Listen to construction-themed stories and then enjoy games, snacks and crafts at our story time party! Call 778-4766 for more information.
Scrapbooking 101- Adult Craft Class
06/20/2013 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Scrapbooking 101 will be led by local crafter Wendi Summerville. Space is limited; first come first served. Call 778-4766 for more information.
Family Story Time
06/20/2013 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Arkansas Game & Fish Workshop
06/20/2013 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Part of Adult Summer Reading but open to all ages; call 778-4766 for more information.
Late Night @ the Library
06/21/2013 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
After hours fun at the library for ages 8-12; enjoy food, games, prizes and more! Registration is required. Call 847-2166 or 778-4766.
Oral History Workshop
06/22/2013 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Workshop taught by David Elmore of AETN; attendees will learn the art of taking an oral history. Registration is required; limit 15. Call 778-4766 or 847-2166.
Family Story Time
06/22/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Arkansas Game & Fish Workshop
06/22/2013 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Part of Adult Summer Reading but open to all ages; call 778-4766 for more information.
Toddler Time
06/24/2013 10:00 am - 10:30 am Both Locations
Ages 18 months-3 years
Tommy Terrific
06/24/2013 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Tommy Terrific performs his highly entertaining magic show, "A Magical Dinosaur Dig" as part of Summer Reading. No registration required.
Tommy Terrific
06/24/2013 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Tommy Terrific performs his highly entertaining magic show, "A Magical Dinosaur Dig" as part of Summer Reading. No registration required.
Analyze This: Psychoanalyzing Yourself
06/24/2013 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Teens are invited to take a personality test to find out who they really are! Call 847-2166 for more information.
Tommy Terrific
06/24/2013 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Tommy Terrific performs his highly entertaining magic show, "A Magical Dinosaur Dig" as part of Summer Reading. No registration required.
Preschool Story Time
06/25/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Ages 3-5 years
Fried Worms?
06/25/2013 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Tween eating contest followed by a movie showing. Call 847-2166 for more information.
Family Story Time
06/25/2013 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Preschool Story Time
06/26/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Ages 3-5 years
Analyze This: Psychoanalyzing Yourself
06/26/2013 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Teens are invited to take a personality test to find out who they really are! Call 778-4766 for more information.
ABCs of Computers- Class 1: Intro to Computers
06/26/2013 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Beginning computer class for ages 18+; no registration required. Limit 10- first come, first served. Call 847-2166 or 778-4766 for more information.
Wednesday Night Book Club
06/26/2013 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Monthly book club for ages 18+; June selection is "Little Bee" by Chris Cleave. Call 778-4766 for more information.
Preschool Story Time
06/27/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Ages 3-5 years
ABCs of Computers- Class 2: Intro. to the Internet
06/27/2013 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Beginning computer class for ages 18+; no registration required. Limit 10- first come, first served. Call 847-2166 or 778-4766 for more information.
Urban Farming
06/27/2013 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Join award-winning author Dr. Jody Grenga in a conversation for kids & adults: the joys of "Urban Farming," growing food in the city-- "You just need a patch of dirt!"-- learn how to homecraft enzyme-rich, probiotic healthy/delicious foods. Call 778-4766.
Family Story Time
06/27/2013 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Family Story Time
06/29/2013 10:30 am - 11:00 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Scrapbooking 101: Adult Craft Class
06/29/2013 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Scrapbooking 101 will be led by local crafter Wendi Summerville. Space is limited; attendance is first-come, first-served. Call 778-4766 or 847-2166 for more information.
Monday Afternoon Book Club
07/01/2013 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Monthly book club for ages 18+; call 847-2166 for more information.
Monday with the Master Gardeners- "Cone Flowers"
07/01/2013 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Sherry Faulkner and the Saline County Master Gardeners will discuss cone flowers; open to all ages. Call 778-4766 for more information.
Teen Yoga Class
07/02/2013 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Teens are invited to learn how to do some basic yoga poses. Registration is required. Call 778-4766 for more information.
Scott Davis Magic Show
07/03/2013 11:00 am - 11:45 am Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Scott Davis presents his fun and entertaining "Dig Into Reading" magic show for children of all ages. Call 778-4766 or 847-2166 for more information.
Scott Davis Magic Show
07/03/2013 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Scott Davis presents his fun and entertaining "Dig Into Reading" magic show for children of all ages. Call 778-4766 or 847-2166 for more information.
Teen Yoga Class
07/03/2013 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Teens are invited to learn how to do some basic yoga poses. Registration is required. Call 778-4766.
Independence Day- Libraries Closed
07/04/2013 9:00 am - 07/05/2013 Both Locations
Both branches of the Saline County Library will be closed Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. They will reopen Friday, July 5th at 9 a.m.
Red Cross Blood Drive
07/06/2013 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Both Locations
American Red Cross Blood Drive; call 778-4766 or 847-2166 for more information.
The Kinders- children's concert
07/06/2013 10:30 am - 11:15 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Fun and exciting children's concert performed by Brian and Terri Kinder. Call 778-4766 for more information.
Benton Book Club
07/08/2013 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Monthly book club for ages 18+; call 778-4766 for more information.
The CivilWar in Saline County in 1863
07/08/2013 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Mr. Anthony Rushing will present a program about Saline County in the Civil War in 1863. This is an Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Event. Call 778-4766 for more information.
DINOpalooza!
07/09/2013 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Dinosaur games, crafts and activities. Fun for kids of all ages!
Using Facebook
07/09/2013 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Introduction to Facebook with a brief discussion of other social networking sites. Attendance is first come, first served for ages 18+. Call 778-4766 for more information.
DINOpalooza!
07/10/2013 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Dinosaur games, crafts and activities. Fun for kids of all ages!
Urban Farming
07/11/2013 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Dr. Jody Grenga will discuss urban farming/sustainable living for all ages. No registration required. Call 778-4766 for more information.
Craft Class
07/12/2013 10:00 am - 11:00 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Monthly craft class for ages 18+ taught by members of the Saline County Cooperative Extension Homemakers group. Call 778-4766 for more information.
Teen Lock-In
07/12/2013 9:00 pm - 07/13/20137:30 am Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Annual teen lock-in event featuring games, prizes and tons of fun! Ages 13-18 only; registration and signed contract required. Call 778-4766 for more information.
Book-to-Movie Club- "I Am Legend"
07/13/2013 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
A movie viewing followed by discussion of the book "I Am Legend," by Richard Matheson. Light refreshments provided. For Adults 18+. (Movie Rating: PG-13)
ABCs of Computers- Class 1: Intro to Computers
07/15/2013 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Beginning computer class for ages 18+; attendance is first come, first served (limit 10). Call 778-4766 for more information.
Brains: How to Become a Zombie
07/15/2013 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Teens are invited to learn the ways of the zombie by learning to love the taste of brains and dress like them! Registration is required.
ABCs of Computers- Class 2 Intro. to the Internet
07/16/2013 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Beginning computer class for ages 18+; attendance is first come, first served. Call 778-4766 for more information.
Brains: How to Become a Zombie
07/17/2013 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Teens are invited to learn the ways of the zombie by learning to love the taste of brains and dress like them! Registration is required.
Peter Brown- children's author/illustrator
07/18/2013 10:30 am - 11:30 am Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Children's author and illustrator Peter Brown will visit the library to talk about writing, drawing, and his books.
Peter Brown- children's author/illustrator
07/18/2013 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Children's author and illustrator Peter Brown will visit the library to talk about writing, drawing, and his books.
Peter Brown- author/illustrator
07/18/2013 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Author Peter Brown will discuss the writing process in his presentation for adults ages 18 and up. Cal 778-4766 for more information.
Watercolor- Sunny Afternoon
07/18/2013 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Watercolor for ages 18+- all skill levels welcome; first-come, first-served attendance. All supplies provided. call 847-2166 or 778-4766 for more info.
Red Cross Blood Drive
07/20/2013 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
American Red Cross Blood Drive; call 847-2166 for more information.
Indiana Jones Adventure
07/20/2013 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Summer Reading Wrap-Up party including games, snacks, and prizes. Open to all ages. Call 778-4766 for more information.
Jeff Davis and Little Rock's Second Baptist Church
07/22/2013 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Brian Irby of the Arkansas History Commission will present this interesting program about Arkansas Governor Jeff Davis and the problems that public drinking caused in early 20th century Arkansas. Open to the public. Call 778-4766 for more info.
Tuesday with the Master Gardeners- Fall & Winter Gardening
07/23/2013 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Presenter Ellis James and the Saline County Master Gardeners will discuss fall and winter gardening. Open to all ages. Call 778-4766 or 847-2166 for more information.
Used Book Sale
07/26/2013 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Come visit the famous two-day used book sale and find bargains you didn't event know you were looking for! No price for admission. Call 778-476 for more information.
Used Book Sale
07/27/2013 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Come visit the famous two-day used book sale and find bargains you didn't event know you were looking for! No price for admission. Call 778-476 for more information.