Saline County Library EXPERIENCES April 2021

Saline County Library EXPERIENCES April 2021

SALINE COUNTY LIBRARY EXPERIENCES APRIL 2021 MARCH 2021

The Genealogy Conference is coming up! Find out what you can expect. Full list of virtual events and the calendar for March! So much to look forward to! Bookin’ It 5K AND Summer Reading! Makerspace Kits, Buzz Boxes, Book Club Kits, Grab and Go Kits...Kits Galore!

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M-F 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sa 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Computer Reservations M-F 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Sa 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Curbside Pickup

*Our buildings are open for computer reservations and browsing appointments only. Computer reservations can be made by calling (501) 778-4766 for Benton and (501) 847-2166 for Bryant, and computers are shut down 15 minutes before close. To make a browsing appointment, call us or visit our website to fill out the browsing appointment request form. You can still place materials on hold by using our online catalog and using the curbside pick-up service when they are available.

It’s spring and a perfect time to introduce our newest entry into our Library of Things – the Seed Library! What is a Seed Library, you ask? It’s exactly what it sounds like. A collection of seeds that we “loan” to you. Although loaning in this case is more of a long-term proposition! The benefits of a Seed Library are many: it is a way to have fun, build community with fellow gardeners, and support people who are new to the world of gardening. Seed Libraries also preserve rare, open-pollinated or heirloom seeds and encourage gardeners to save quality seeds that are suitable for your local growing area. There’s no membership fee and you don’t even have to have a library card to get seeds. Fill out a request form on the library’s webpage and staff will let you know when your seeds are ready. You can have up to five seed packets a month. Available seeds will be different every month depending on the growing season. If you have any seeds you would like to share, please bring them to either branch of the library. Our Seed Library was started with a generous donation from Healing Waters. We appreciate all their help sorting the hundreds of seed packets! Fill out your Seed Library Membership form here: https://bit.ly/SCLSeedLibrary.

Sincerely, Patty Hector

LAST DAY TO RACE IS APRIL 10, 2021! Say goodbye to those fines and let’s leave them in the dust. Help us stay fine free by “bookin’ it” in our 5K. Best part is: this is VIRTUAL so you can run on your own time, at your own pace, and at your own location. Remember, you can do this while still practicing social distancing. WHAT IS A VIRTUAL RUNNER? Run on your own time, at your own location and at your own pace! Take pictures of your run or steps and tag us on Facebook with the hashtag #BookinItForFines. BONUS- Your mileage doesn’t have to be all in one run! You can combine multiple runs to equal 3.1 miles. HOW DO I JUST PURCHASE A SHIRT? To purchase only a t-shirt (without race registration), click “Bookin’ It EXTRAS” from the side menu. T-shirts and swag bags can be picked up at the library after you have a received a notice they are ready. When details about this process are finalized, more information will be sent to all participants. We appreciate your patience as we navigate the COVID-19 precautions. Check out our Bookin’ It swag!

VISIT 5K STORE

REGISTER FOR 5K AGES 18 AND UP $15 AGES 6-17 $10 AGES 5 AND UNDER FREE Presenting Sponsor:

Last Day to Run:

TO YOUR LIBRARY where you can find...

17, 000 DVD’S including Blu-Rays, Binge Boxes, and Movie Night Packs.

102,000 PRINT BOOKS including large print, fiction, nonfiction, picture books, young adult, and juvenile. 114,000 eBOOKS through Overdrive and Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy.

through Kanopy, Hoopla, and Freegal.

ONLINE RESOURCES including...

- Automotive Resources - Business Tools - Career Support Tools - Continuing Education Resources - County Resources

- Genealogy and History Research - Homework Help - Language Learning Tools - Legal and Medical Resources - Skills and Technology Training

10,000 AUDIOBOOKS in both physical and digital formats. PASSPORTS & NOTARIES

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for all ages including children (storytimes), tweens (gaming and art), teens (gaming and hangouts), and adults (game shows and crafts). Programs take place on Zoom and Facebook Live every week. Find a full schedule on pages 6-8.

O G R A M S

LIBRARY OF THINGS including...

- Binge Boxes - Board and Card Games - Book Club Kits - Buzz Boxes - Cake Pans - Early Literacy Kits - Fishing Poles - Graphic Novels - Knit Kits

- Learning Kits - Movie Night Packs

- Pre-Loaded Learning Tablets - Pre-Loaded Movie Tablets - RPG Books - Seed Library - Video Games - WiFi HotSpots (AT&T, Sprint, & Verizon)

APRIL 2021 VIRTUAL

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(R) = Registration Required **Find detailed information including exact age limits by visiting our online calendar!**

Key: Adult Program Teen Program Tween Program

Homeschool Art Zoom 10:00 AM

Bedtime Storytime 7:00 PM Online Gaming Club 4:00 PM

Children’s Program All Ages Program

Library CLOSED for Good Friday

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Broadway Movie Club (R) 7:00 PM Teen Discord Hangout 4:00 PM Little Ones Learn 10:30 AM

Kids Recycled Crafts and Activities 10:00 AM

Homeschool Art Zoom 10:00 AM

Teen Minecraft Club 4:00 PM

Cuentos y Cánticos 10:30 AM SCL Theater: The Rising Star Players (R) 10:00 AM

Tween Minecraft Club 6:30 PM

Bedtime Storytime 7:00 PM Online Gaming Club 4:00 PM

Teen D&D 4:30 PM

New Book Spotlight 8:00 PM

Teen D&D 4:30 PM

Tabletop Games 7:30 PM

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DIY/Upcycle 2:00 PM

Homeschool Art Zoom 10:00 AM

Little Ones Learn 10:30 AM

Kids Recycled Crafts and Activities 10:00 AM

Cuentos y Cánticos 10:30 AM SCL Theater: The Rising Star Players (R) 10:00 AM

Cooking with a Librarian 2:00 PM

Teen Discord Hangout 4:00 PM

Teen Minecraft Club 4:00 PM Tween Minecraft Club 6:30 PM Library Karaoke (R) 7:30 PM

Bedtime Storytime 7:00 PM Online Gaming Club 4:00 PM

Teen D&D 4:30 PM

SCL Bingo 7:00 PM

Trivia Night 7:30 PM Teen D&D 4:30 PM

Be Kind to Lawyers 8:00 PM

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Homeschool Art Zoom 10:00 AM

Teen Discord Hangout 4:00 PM

CreativeBug Craft 2:00 PM

Kids Recycled Crafts and Activities 10:00 AM

Cuentos y Cánticos 10:30 AM SCL Theater: The Rising Star Players (R) 10:00 AM

Teen Minecraft Club 4:00 PM Tween Minecraft Club 6:30 PM

Bedtime Storytime 7:00 PM Online Gaming Club 4:00 PM

Teen D&D 4:30 PM

Comic Book Club 7:30 PM

How to Write Poetry 7:00 PM

Teen D&D 4:30 PM

See the Ability 7:30 PM

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DIY/Upcycle 2:00 PM

Kids Recycled Crafts and Activities 10:00 AM

Homeschool Art Zoom 10:00 AM

Cuentos y Cánticos 10:30 AM SCL Theater: The Rising Star Players (R) 10:00 AM

Teen Discord Hangout 4:00 PM

CreativeBug Club Zoom Meet (R) 6:00 PM Teen Minecraft Club 4:00 PM

Bedtime Storytime 7:00 PM Online Gaming Club 4:00 PM

Teen D&D 4:30 PM

Drive-In Storytime (R) 10:30 AM

Tween Minecraft Club 6:30 PM

Game Show 7:30 PM

Teen D&D 4:30 PM

Turning Trash Into Treasure 7:00 PM

VIRTUAL EVENTS

Little Ones Learn Tuesdays | 10:30 AM | Facebook Children

Teens Teen Minecraft Club Mondays | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Minecraft Join Mr. Brett and Mrs. Jenn in the library’s very own Minecraft Realm! Every week, we’ll explore different worlds and activities in Minecraft, while also building up and improving a dedicated “home” world. Teen Discord Hangout Tuesdays | 4:00 PM | Discord Hey teens! Join us on our private Discord server for a fun virtual hang out! Discord is free and easy to use. Not part of our server already? Email Mrs. Jenn or Mr. Brett for an invitation. You will have to make an account, but it is free and safe! We’ll get together once a week to chat, share pictures of our pets, share memes, and generally have an awesome time! Teen D&D Wednesday & Fridays | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Discord Join Dungeon Master Brett in a digital fantasy adventure! Using Roll20, a free online RPG resource, you’ll create a character and go on epic quests around the humble little town of Phandalin every week. Space is very limited, so email Mr. Brett if you’re interested! Online Gaming Club Thursdays | 4:00 PM | Discord Join Mr. Brett and Mrs. Jenn - and your friends! - in our Discord server on Thursdays to play online games together! Games we can play include Magic: The Gathering, Minecraft, and more. Don’t have the game we’re playing that week? You can still follow along and watch the stream while hanging out in our server and talking about games, games, games! Tweens & Teens Homeschool Art Zoom Thursdays | 10:00 AM | Zoom Homeschool kids join Ms. Sarah Beth and Miss Jessica for a fun art class. We’ll be learning about different artists and creating artwork in their signature styles. You can look forward to fun drawing prompts and learning more about the art world. This crash course on art is going to be great! Have paper, pencil, and markers or crayons ready each week. A show-based prepping and performance program. In this program, you will learn to perform in a theatrical setting. We will be working on acting technique, memorization ability, auditioning, stage direction, and overall theater etiquette. Registration closed. SCL Theater: The Rising Star Players (R) Fridays | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Zoom

Join Ms. Sarah Beth for ideas on how you can promote early literacy at home with your child. Each week will focus on one of the five early literacy skills: read, write, sing, play, and talk. Start saving your recyclables! Every Wednesday in April, our Youth Services staff will share some of their favorite crafts and activities made out of recycled materials. Bedtime Storytime Thursdays | 7:00 PM | Facebook Put on your pjs, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and join Mrs. Wendy for a fun, relaxing storytime. We’ll sing a couple of songs and rhymes, and read a bedtime story. Find a cozy spot and snuggle up for Bedtime Storytime! Cuentos y Cánticos Fridays | 10:30 AM | Facebook ¡Hola amig@s! Presentamos cuentos y cánticos con señorita Jessica. Drive-In Storytime (R) Friday, April 30 | 10:30 AM | Benton Parking Lot Kids Recycled Crafts and Activities Wednesdays | 10:00 AM | Facebook Join us for our brand new Drive-in Storytime! Our librarians will perform a live storytime for you in our parking lot while you stay in the safety of your vehicle and tune your FM radio to our channel to be able to hear the stories and songs! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Only one registration per vehicle! Space is limited! Mondays | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Minecraft Zombies and Creepers and Pigs! Oh My! Join Miss Jessica in the library’s very own Tween Minecraft Realm! Every week, we’ll work on building up and improving a dedicated “home” and have special challenges. If you’re interested in joining the club, email Miss Jessica ([email protected]) with your name and library card number, and we’ll send you the invite link! Tweens Tween Minecraft Club

Kids Recycled Crafts and Activities Wednesdays | 10:00 AM | Facebook

Start saving your recyclables! Every Wednesday in April, our Youth Services staff will share some of their favorite crafts and activities made out of recycled materials.

Get your FREE prom dress at the library! Contact Mrs. Jenn for more information.

(R) = Registration Required

VIRTUAL EVENTS

Adults DIY/Upcycle Monday, April 12 & 26 | 2:00 PM | Facebook

CreativeBug Craft Monday, April 19 | 2:00 PM | Facebook

This month’s kit is How to Fold a Paper Box! We are going to show you what is in your kit and how you can use the supplies to make your craft. Create custom-sized boxes using decorative paper with Liana from CreativeBug. These pretty paper boxes have their roots in origami, coming together with a series of simple folds. Pick up your kit at the Benton or Bryant branch beginning April 19th. Comic Book Club (R) Tuesday, April 20 | 7:30 PM | Zoom Join us on the third Tuesday of the month as we talk about some of your favorite comic books and graphic novels! Our comic book expert will guide us through the world of comic books and graphic novels. Registration required. How to Write Poetry Wednesday, April 21 | 7:00 PM | Facebook Let’s celebrate National Poetry Month by learning how to write different types of poetry! See the Ability Thursday, April 22 | 7:30 PM | Facebook Join us as we talk to the Arkansas Autism Association. They will talk to us about what they do and the services they offer. They will also educate us on Autism The CreativeBug Club Zoom meeting will be a time for socialization, asking the programmer (Brittany) questions if you need help, and an opportunity to show off what you created! Turning Trash Into Treasure Monday, April 26 | 7:00 PM | Facebook Learn how to turn trash into treasure and make something new out of something old. This month, Randall will be making steampunk goggles. Game Show Thursday, April 29 | 7:30 PM | Facebook LIVE Join us for our monthly game show with Mason! It’s like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire... without the money but with all the bragging rights! and how we can be inclusive. CreativeBug Club Zoom Meet (R) Monday, April 26 | 6:00 PM | Zoom YOYO Programs Introducing YOYO programs: You’re On Your Own! With our new YOYO programs, you can complete activities on your own free time. Our librarians have come up with fun and interesting ways to get outside. Storywalks Get outdoors and read a story while doing it! Benton - Cheetah Can’t Lose Bryant - Hare and Tortoise

In March, there will be two weeks of programs where Becky will be using several different ideas for making crafts. Pick up your kit at the library to make your own at home. Limited supply, first come first serve. Apr. 12 - Microgreens Sprouting Jar Apr. 26 - Small Rug Broadway Movie Club (R) Tuesday, April 6 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Zoom It’s like a book club but you get to watch your favorite Broadway movies and then meet with the group via Zoom. Best news- You get to keep the movie!! Each month you can pick up a new movie in the Broadway Movie Club. The Phantom of the Opera is this month’s movie. Registration required. New Book Spotlight Wednesday, April 7 | 8:00 PM | Facebook Let us find your next read! Once a month, a few of our staff will share their favorite new books. No spoilers! Tabletop Games (R) Thursday, April 8 | 7:30 PM | Zoom Join us on the first Thursday of every month as we play a classic card game over Zoom! Registration required. Library Karaoke (R) Monday, April 12 | 7:30 PM | Zoom Join us for our first Library Karaoke! We will have some of your favorite songs to sing along to. You do not want to miss this fun and interactive event! Registration required. SCL Bingo Tuesday, April 13 | 7:00 PM | Facebook LIVE Time for some fun playing SCL Bingo! Win prizes like books, gift cards, and the grand prize: a basket filled with surprises from local businesses. Be Kind to Lawyers Tuesday, April 13 | 8:30 PM | Facebook Join us for Be Kind to Lawyers Day as we talk to one of Arkansas’ lawyers about some topics that you may not think about while talking to a lawyer! Trivia Night! Thursday, April 16 | 7:30 PM | Facebook LIVE Join Brittany as we test your knowledge on all things video games! See how many questions you can get correct. Cooking with a Librarian Saturday, April 17 | 2:00 PM | Facebook Your favorite librarians have put together their favorite recipes and are excited to share them with you!

(R) = Registration Required

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Download the app today to get started! App Store: Google Play Store: 3) When you are ready to head to the library, click “I’m on my way.” From there, you can either enable GPS to use your location or choose an ETA that best describes how far away you are. If you get stuck in traffic, or have to make a stop somewhere, you can always cancel the ETA and choose another one. 4) When you arrive, click “I’m here!” You will then receive a message in the app telling you which bin your item(s) is in, along with any other pertinent information. Once you have collected your holds, click “Done—I have my holds,” and both screens will close out. 1) Patrons must have been notified that their item(s) is ready for pick up. 2) Go to the app and click the three lines in the top right corner or select “My Account,” then click “Holds.” If you have items that are ready for pick up, you will see a teal button that says “Curbside Click & Go,” which will bring up a screen with your items that are ready for pick up.

A sneak peek at the Gann Museum’s Royal Theatre exhibit History of the Royal: The Royal Theatre was originally built in 1920 as the IMP (Independent Motion Pictures) and remodeled and enlarged in 1948-49. The Royal Theatre’s most notable features – the neon-trimmed marquee and the vertical Royal sign – came from the theater in Little Rock that was remodeled as the Center Theater (which is no longer standing). The Royal operated as a movie theater for many years under the ownership of three generations of the Kauffman family. It was sold to Jerry Van Dyke in the early 1990s. Van Dyke, possibly best known as Luther on the TV show “Coach,” ran movies, as well as talent shows and events in the building. During that time, he had a theater troupe. Another community theatre organization had been formed in 1994: Central Arkansas Community Players (founders: Bob Carson, Gayla McCoy, Ray Baxter, and Fred Wingfield). When Jerry Van Dyke moved away at the end of 2000, he left the building to CACP. CACP renamed itself the Royal Players, Inc. It has been performing in the Royal ever since. In 2002, a youth division was created by Tucker Steinmetz, Jeremy Rick- etson, John Thompson, and Daphne Shoppach. The Young Players group has grown from about twelve students to well over 100. It is presently divided into three age groups and offers workshops and performances. The building was placed on the National Register in 2003 and is an integral part of the Benton historic district as well. There are plans to restore the outside and revitalize the inside of the building. The Royal Players would like to keep the art deco style, while updating the stage, electrical, sound, and other production essentials. - theroyaltheatre.org

Interview with the Director

What made you want to feature the Royal Theatre? While placing some of the museum’s collection in our offsite storage, I saw an antique projector -- Simplex Model E-7 -- which dates back to the 1930’s-1940’s era, and I knew I needed to do an exhibit on the history of our local theatre. The Royal Theatre has had to go dark since COVID-19 began and is really in need of community support. What better way to explain the importance of the Royal than by sharing its story? What has been your favorite discovery in researching the Royal Theatre’s history?

Lindsay Jordan , Executive Director

My favorite discovery while researching the Royal was how the name changed from IMP to Royal during the remodel in 1948-1949. The architect working on the building had a neon sign from a theatre in Little Rock (the Central) and used it just because they had it laying around. The theatre’s name changed from IMP to Royal all because of equipment they had on hand.

What is your favorite part of the exhibit? My favorite part of the Royal Theatre exhibit is a photo of my great-grandmother, Nell Johnson, working the box office of the IMP Theatre in 1947. The museum also has a copy of payroll records with all former employee’s information, including hers. She started in 1947 and quit in 1959 to help my grandmother with her newborn twins--my dad and uncle. Tell us a bit about the process you go through in creating a new exhibit at the Gann. When creating a new exhibit, after the board and I have chosen the subject, the process begins with figuring out what pieces in our collection could be used and what we would need from others. The Kauffman family, who owned and operated the theatre for 74 years, have loaned many interesting items for this exhibit as well as the Royal Players who currently use and own the building. Once I have all the pieces of the puzzle (exhibit), research begins by contacting the Saline County Library, Saline County History and Heritage Society, the Courier, and combing through our records for all information on the chosen subject. Finally, my favorite part of creating a new exhibit is the actual “creating” where I get to put all the pieces in place to form a timeline of the subject: it’s beginning, middle, and end. Once everything has been carefully displayed, I begin writing interpretation for each phase of the exhibit and any crucial tidbits that viewers might be interested in. The end result never ceases to amaze me.

Grill Package Giveaway

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We get by with a little help from our friends! Welcome back! We are so excited to have patrons back in the Used Book Store during browsing appointments! Request a browsing appointment by visiting our website and clicking on “Reserve a Browsing Appointment” beside “Helpful Quick Links.”