Saline County Library EXPERIENCES October 2021

Saline County Library EXPERIENCES October 2021

SALINE COUNTY LIBRARY EXPERIENCES OCTOBER 2021

Meet our September Employees of the Month: Mason & Anna! Our Costume Closet is coming back! Learn how you can shop it.

Check out our staff’s favorite spooky books to get into the Halloween spirit!

Full list of virtual and in-person events and the calendar for October!

M-Th 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM, F-Sa 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library 1800 Smithers Drive Benton, AR 72015 501-778-4766

Mabel Boswell Memorial Library 201 Prickett Road Bryant, AR 72022 501-847-2166

We’ve been working on updating our strategic plan for most of 2021 and while its importance cannot be overstated—it drives all our programs and services—there’s another document we’ve been working on that is just as important: Our core values as a staff. This is what drives us. Saline County Library Core Values Be Community Focused • Our community is...EVERYONE. Whoever you are, you matter, and we will do our best to make sure you are welcome. • We are here to serve by being accessible and inclusive to our community and coworkers. • We support diversity and growth in all areas. • We strive for friendly, professional, and trustworthy engagements. Be Creative • We will set our curiosity free and be open-minded about changing the library world. All ideas are welcome. • We strive for excellence and making a difference in people’s lives. • We are intentional at finding solutions that are meaningful and impactful to the work environment and community. Be Compassionate • Open hearts assume the best. Professionalism gives the best. Accountability ensures the best. • We respect each other and hold each other accountable for a better professional atmosphere. • We communicate with kindness for continuous improvement of work relationships.

Sincerely, Patty Hector

Employees of the Month

Anna: Bryant Anna has gone above and beyond to assist new employees at the Branch. She has remained calm, helpful, and patient through the recent changes. Her positive attitude is contagious throughout the Branch. Anna has continued to show her outstanding customer service to patrons no matter what. Her energy and positivity overflows to our patrons. Not only is her customer service impeccable, she has also exceeded our expectations with the seed library. The 278 members of this program shows the success of her hard work.

Mason: Benton Mason has gone above and beyond to step in not only when the Community Engagement department needed a little extra teamwork but also when the desks were short. He has taken on duties of a coworker who is on vacation and never once complained about his plate being too full. Patrons also comment on our social media programs and in the building that he always has the most polite, professional, and fun personality. (Plus, the bowties help!) He took a program that was not having great attendance

and found its niche- school teachers! He let the presenter know how the video could be improved and adjusted accordingly. Now, the program is in our top performing group!! Mason has taken on Homebound and Pocket Librarian duties while our Outreach Librarian is out. He called and spoke to each patron to let them know what was going on and that he would be assisting them. This may sound simple, but this task was tedious and can be tricky since many homebound patrons have disabilities that make phone conversations difficult. He even went out of his way to personally deliver homebound material to a patron whose application was not submitted online and left out of the rotation.

Jenn, Teen Librarian

Alan, Community Librarian

Matthew, Branch Library Assistant

Kari, Community Engagement Manager

Wendy, Children’s Librarian

Sarah Beth, Youth Services Manager

Lyndsey, Cataloging Librarian

Leigh, Library Manager

Yajaira, Library Assistant

Lauren, Shelver

Brett, Branch Teen Librarian

Bella, Adult Programmer

Brian, Library Assistant

Amanda, Public Services Manager

Becca, Branch Children’s Librarian

Jordan, Marketing Coordinator

Haley, Library Assistant

Heather, Library Assistant: ILL

Julie, Systems Administrator

Jordan F., Seasonal

Mason, Adult Programmer

Rebecca, Branch Manager

Taylor, Cataloging Librarian

Patty, Library Director

Rachel, Branch Assistant Manager

OCTOBER 2021 VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON

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Key: Adult Program Teen Program Tween Program Children’s Program All Ages Program

(R) = Registration Required **Find detailed information including exact age limits and locations by visiting pages 7-8 or our online calendar!** (V) = Virtual Program

Rising Star Players (R) 10:00 AM Teen D&D (V) 4:30 PM Self-Defense Class (R) 6:00 PM

American Girl Club (R) 10:00 AM Carpool Cinema (R) 7:00 PM Photography Walkabout (R) 9:00 AM

Mind Over Miles Walking Club 7:45 AM Outdoor STEAM Storytime (R) 10:00 AM Kids Art Zoom (V) 10:00 AM

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Alphabet Soup Homeschool

Carpool Cinema (R) 7:00 PM

Rising Star Players (V) 10:00 AM

S.T.E.A.M. (R) 10:30 AM

Mind Over Miles Walking Club 7:45 AM Preschool Storytime (R) 10:00 AM

Group (R) 10:30 AM

DIY Adventures - Spooky Terrarium (V) 1:00 PM After School Makerspace (R) 4:00 PM

Halloween Tie-Dye 4:00 PM

Teen D&D (V) 4:30 PM Pumpkin Seed Doggie Treats 2:00 PM

Teen D&D (V) 4:30 PM

Online Gaming Club (V) 4:30 PM

Teen Minecraft Club 4:30 PM

Costume Closet Shop (V) 7:30 PM

Teen Discord Hangout (V) 4:30 PM

New Book Spotlight 8:00 PM (V)

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Preschool Storytime (R) 10:00 AM Mind Over Miles Walking Club 7:45 AM

Alphabet Soup Homeschool

Carpool Cinema (R) 7:00 PM

Rising Star Players (R) 10:00 AM Teen D&D (V) 4:30 PM Table Talk (V) 8:30 PM

S.T.E.A.M. (R) 10:30 AM Teen D&D (V) 4:30 PM

Outdoor STEAM Storytime (R) 10:00 AM Kids Art Zoom (V) 10:00 AM Mind Over Miles Walking Club 7:45 AM

Group (R) 10:30 AM

After School Makerspace (R) 4:00 PM

Teen Minecraft Club 4:30 PM B is for Breast Cancer: A Conversation with Author Christine Hamill (V) 7:00 PM

SCL Bingo (V) 7:30 PM Alphabet Soup Homeschool Teen Discord Hangout (V) 4:30 PM

Online Gaming Club (V) 4:30 PM

Yoga (R) 6:30 PM

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Shelter Pet Adoption Day 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Mind Over Miles Walking Club 7:45 AM Outdoor STEAM Storytime (R) 10:00 AM Kids Art Zoom (V) 10:00 AM

Rising Star Players (R) 10:00 AM Teen D&D (V) 4:30 PM

S.T.E.A.M. (R) 10:30 AM

Mind Over Miles Walking Club 7:45 AM Preschool Storytime (R) 10:00 AM

Trivia Night - Halloween (V) 7:30 PM Alphabet Soup Homeschool (R) 10:30 AM Group (R) 10:30 AM Disaster Preparedness (V) 11:00 AM Pumpkin Revamp 4:00 PM After School Makerspace (R) 4:00 PM After School Makerspace (R) 4:00 PM Teen Discord Hangout (V) 4:30 PM

Teen D&D (V) 4:30 PM

Teen Minecraft Club 4:30 PM

Online Gaming Club (V) 4:30 PM

Royal Theatre Haunted House Tour 7:00 PM

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Rising Star Players (R) 10:00 AM Teen D&D (V) 4:30 PM Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (V) 7:30 PM

Halloween Storytime 10:00 AM

Mind Over Miles Walking Club 7:45 AM

Mind Over Miles Walking Club 7:45 AM Outdoor STEAM Storytime (R) 10:00 AM

S.T.E.A.M. (R) 10:30 AM Teen D&D (V) 4:30 PM

Preschool Storytime (R) 10:00 AM

Trunk or Treat 10:30 AM

Energy Efficiency Arkansas (V) 5:30 PM

Teen Discord Hangout (V) 4:30 PM

Halloween Special Effects Makeup Tutorial (V) 7:00 PM Teen Minecraft Club 4:30 PM

Online Gaming Club (V) 4:30 PM

Game Show (V) 7:30 PM Adultish Book Club 6:00 PM

Yoga (R) 6:30 PM

VIRTUAL EVENTS Children Teens

Preschool Storytime (R) Mondays | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Bryant

Teen Minecraft Club Mondays | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Benton

Songs, stories and crafts in the great outdoors! Join Ms. Becca for all kinds of preschool fun on the patio at Bryant. This storytime is geared for children 3-5 years old.

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 during the rest of the week. Teen D&D Wednesdays & 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 ([email protected]) if you’re interested! Teen Discord Hangout Tuesdays | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Discord Join us in the Saline County Library Teen Discord for different activities every week! We might play games, we might catch Pokemon, we might do show-and-tell or even create our own medieval tapestries! Just, y’know, digital ones. Come hang out with us, you never know what might happen! Online Gaming Club Thursdays | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Discord Join Mr. Brett and Ms. 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! Have you ever wished you could go back in time and experience movies the way they did back in the 50s where you could sit in the comfort of your own car and watch a horror movie with a bag of popcorn and soda? Now you can! The Saline County Library is doing Carpool Cinema. Register to reserve your spot. The movie will be shown in the parking lot of the Benton Branch. The movie this week will be about the eccentrically macabre family that moves to a bland suburb where one girl’s friendship with the daughter of a hostile and conformist local reality show host exacerbates conflict between the families. Halloween Tie-Dye October 6 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Bryant Get your T-shirts ready for a Halloween makeover! We’re bringing the spooky colors, and you bring the shirts! There will be Halloween inspired colors, bleach and other materials provided at the outside patio area at All Ages Carpool Cinema (R) October 2 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Benton Come “shop” the library costume closet. We will be having a virtual costume closet showing. Costumes will be varying in sizes and may even include some pet costumes. (Depending on availability.) Costumes are free to check out. If we show one you like, let us know in the comments and we will put it on hold for you. Then, you have three days to come pick it up! Shelter Pet Adoptions October 23 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Benton Join Terry Parsons of Benton Animal Control, Sarah Tharrett of PetSmart, and a bunch of waggy tails to help us celebrate adopt-a-shelter-pet month! All adoption fees will be waived for this event, and all pets are spayed/neutered and up-to-date on their shots. PetSmart will be on-site to provide free toys, coupons, and advice for adopting your newest family member. Come out and say hi to these adorable pups and kitties, and maybe give them the loving home they deserve. the Bryant branch location. Shop our Costume Closet October 7 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Facebook LIVE

Alphabet Soup Homeschool Group (R) Tuesdays | 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Bryant

Children & Tweens American Girl Club (R) Saturday, October 2 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Bryant Kids ages 7-12 will explore different time periods and places inspired by American Girl through crafts, games, and treats! Bring your favorite doll and join us in Bryant on the first Saturday of the month from 10-11am. Join your favorite villains (actually your friendly librarians) for a not too spooky Disney themed trunk or treat at our Bryant location! We will have goodies and crafts to hand out, as well as games to play! Kids K-2nd grades can join us for literacy based fun every week in Bryant! We’ll read stories, play phonics games, and make literary-inspired crafts. This is an outdoor program, so please have kids dress appropriately. Outdoor S.T.E.A.M. Storytime (R) Thursdays | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Benton Join Mrs. Wendy and Ms. Jordan each week outside under our tent for a fun S.T.E.A.M.* based storytime! This storytime is designed for 3-6 year olds, but older and younger children may also enjoy it. Each week, we will sing songs, ready stories, and enjoy fun activities that encourage early learning. *Science, technology, engineering, art, math Halloween Storytime October 30 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Bryant Bring your littles to celebrate Halloween at the library! Before Trunk or Treat begins, join us for stories, songs, and rhymes. Perfect for ages 3-5. Trunk or Treat October 30 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Bryant Children, Tweens, & Teens S.T.E.A.M. (R) Wednesdays | 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Benton Every week we will have a different STEAM themed activity. We will be outside so dress accordingly. In the event of rain, the program will be cancelled! Kids Art Zoom (R) Thursdays | 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Zoom Join Ms. Sarah Beth and Ms. Becca for a fun arts and crafts zoom program. We will provide some of the supplies needed for the program. First come, first served while supplies last. Come pick up your supply kit by request only! Only one per child. There are a limited number available. Rising Star Players (R) Fridays | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Benton The new semester of The Rising Star Players will begin on Sept 3rd and will go through March 25th. We will teach you acting basics and do scene studies. At the end of the semester, we will perform a show in front of an audience. After School Makerspace (R) Tuesdays | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Benton Join Ms. Ashlyn and Ms. Jordan every Tuesday after school for a different arts and craft activity. Remember that you must register for each event individually, and wear clothes that you can get messy!

(R) = Registration Required

VIRTUAL EVENTS

Adults Mind Over Miles Walking Club Mondays & Thursdays | 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM | TBD

Yoga (R) October 14 & 28 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Benton Yoga is back in the building just in time for cooler weather! Bring your yoga mat and a bottle of water. Registration required. Table Talk October 15 | 8:30 PM | Facebook LIVE Kari will be joined by the owners of Just Ice Cream in a pumpkin- painting contest! Disaster Preparedness with UAMS October 19 | 11:00 AM | Facebook LIVE This past year has tested everyone and some may feel the need to prepare now more than ever. Join Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative’s Laura Stilwell as she goes over Disaster Preparedness for anyone and everyone. It’s never too late to be prepared for anything that comes your way! Pumpkin Revamp (R) October 19 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Benton Do you ever see those creative, unique pumpkin designs in seasonal magazines but have no clue how to recreate it? Well, join Bella as she shows you a few adult style pumpkin ideas that will satisfy your decorating dreams! Trivia Night - Halloween October 19 | 7:30 PM | Facebook LIVE Do you think you know everything there is to know about Halloween? Do you love to win prizes? If you answered yes to both of those questions, you will want to play Halloween trivia with the Saline County Library on Facebook live. Get the most Enter if you dare. Follow the Saline County Library as one of our librarians enter the Royal Theatre Haunted House? Will they make it out alive? Halloween Special Effects Makeup Tutorial October 25 | 7:00 PM | Facebook Watch Randall turn one of our staff members into something spooky for Halloween. Adultish Book Club October 26 | 6:00 PM | Benton The Adultish Book Club is a group of bookish people who meet monthly to discuss the latest book pick. Game Show October 26 | 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! Energy Efficiency Arkansas October 27 | 5:30 PM | Facebook LIVE Do you see your energy bill keep rising? Join John Fetherston in our Energy Efficiency for Arkansas program, as he talks about tips for lowering your energy usage and the impact of true efficiency over time. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark October 29 | 7:30 PM | Facebook We will be telling a scary story told by one of you. Enter our scary story contest by writing a scary story that is between 1,000-5,000 words. Deadline to enter is October 8th at midnight. Email your submission to [email protected]. The winner’s story will be told on SCL Facebook page on October 29th. You cannot base your story off of a true event, and you cannot use any real people. right and win a prize. Play if you dare. Royal Theatre Haunted House Tour October 21 | 7:00 PM | Facebook LIVE

Need an excuse to get out of the house and exercise at the same time? Join us for the SCL Mind Over Miles Walking Club every Monday and Thursday morning. We will be walking at a different location every 2 weeks. Self-Defense Class with Revolution MMA (R) October 1 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Bryant Midtown Market Join the instructor from Revolution Mixed Martial Arts as they teach you basic Self-Defense skills that everyone should know. This program will be outside at the Midtown Farmer’s Market Fall colors are coming soon! Come join us for a master class with Lisa Putman, a photographer whose works have been featured for Hot Springs’ Gallery Walk as well as in prestigious magazines and widespread promotional materials for national companies. Lisa will focus (see what I did there...) on six ways you can improve your photography skills, including the rule of thirds technique, paying attention to scale, lighting, exposure, and editing. Bring your 35 mm camera - or your iPhone! Lisa will have tips for everyone! So whether you want to capture the grandkids on fall break, or an image of our beautiful Arkansas foliage, come out Saturday morning - rain or shine! Carpool Cinema (R) October 9 & 16 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Benton Have you ever wished you could go back in time and pavilion in Bryant and registration only. Photography Walkabout with Lisa (R) October 2 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Benton experience movies the way they did back in the 50s where you could sit in the comfort of your own car and watch a horror movie with a bag of popcorn and soda? Now you can! The Saline County Library is doing Carpool Cinema. Register to reserve your spot. The movie will be shown in the parking lot of the Benton Branch. Oct. 9 - Movie about your three favorite witches! Oct. 16 - Movie about the original vampire of Transylvania Pinterest project didn’t turn out like you hoped? Bella has a few that anyone can do! Bella will be demonstrating a different craft each month that you can use to spruce up your space, give as a gift, or just admire! Pick up your kit full of supplies on the 1st Tuesday of the month and follow Bella’s instruction on Facebook. New Book Spotlight October 6 | 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! Pumpkin Seed Doggie Treats October 8 | 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Don’t throw those pumpkin seeds away! Join the SCL Seed DIY Adventures - Spooky Terrarium October 5 | 1:00 PM | Facebook Library as we show you a great recipe made from seeds to share with your dogs! Pumpkin is great for your dog’s digestive system and you get to reuse your seeds. Sounds like a win-win! B is for Breast Cancer: A Conversation with Christine Hamill October 11 | 7:00 PM | Facebook LIVE Join the Saline County Library has we have a conversation with author Christine Hamill about her book B is For Breast Cancer. We will also pick one viewer to receive an autographed copy of the book. SCL Bingo October 12 | 7:30 PM | Facebook LIVE Time for some fun playing SCL Bingo! We will play three games and give away three prizes!

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Facts about Día de Muertos • It’s two days long. Dia de Muertos occurs over the course of two days, starting at midnight on November 1 and ending November 2. • The custom has indigenous roots. The Day of the Dead has roots in indigenous Aztec culture. • Day of the Dead is not sad, it’s a celebration. While a holiday focused on those who’ve passed away, Dia de Muertos is a joyful tradition. It’s a true celebration of life, marked by costumes and makeup, festive foods, parades, humor, and decorative tributes to the dead. • The ofrenda (altar) honors the dead. A typical ofrenda is a table that’s adorned with traditional pastries and marigold petals, as well as items identified with the deceased, like photos or other personal items. • Perforated paper plays a role. Colorful tissue paper with cutouts adorn Day of the Dead celebrations. The thin paper represents the delicate nature of life, and the perforations in the tissue allow for souls to pass through for their visit. • It’s celebrated with sugar skulls. The calavera (or skull) is a central image of Dia de Muertos, and one key element of every celebration are the sugar skulls which are decorative candies. • One of the most recognizable symbols is La Catrina. La Calavera Catrina originated from a 1913 etching by Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe Posada. • It’s customary to wear Catrina-style makeup and costumes. La Catrina is the inspiration behind the sugar skull makeup and costumes worn to celebrate the holiday. • Marigolds are displayed to guide spirits. These bright orange flowers are traditionally placed on the ofrenda but can be seen everywhere throughout the holiday. Per Mexican folklore, the strong scent of the marigolds is meant to attract spirits back to their living relatives’ homes. • No celebration is complete without pan de muertos. Pan de muertos is a bread that’s sprinkled with sugar and topped with bone-shaped decorations. • Families clean and decorate their loved ones’ graves. Families visit cemeteries where loved ones are buried to clean and decorate their gravestones with candles and marigolds. Families will gather to share a meal and tell stories at the gravesite, in addition to bringing objects that were meaningful to the deceased. - Good Housekeeping

October is... Adopt a Shelter Pet Month

For millions of dogs, there’s something special about the month of October. No, it’s not holiday sweaters or Halloween treats—it’s the promise of a better life. You see, October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, which means it’s the perfect opportunity to help homeless animals in shelters all across America find loving, happy homes. Here are just some of the many ways you can help us celebrate this important time of year: • Adopt. If you are ready to open your heart and home to an animal in need, please consider adopting a pet today. • Fundraise. What better way to celebrate your love of dogs than to host a fundraiser in their honor? All you have to do is post one photo a day of your favorite rescue dog for 31 days on your favorite social media channel using the hashtag #31DaysOfRescueDogs. Ask your friends and followers to donate $1 a day to your Team ASPCA fundraiser page in exchange for 31 days of adorable doggie photos. Just $31 can help provide food, shelter and the chance at a loving home for a dog in need. • Give. We understand that not everyone can adopt a dog this October, but the good news is that you can still help find loving homes for pets in need by making a gift to ASPCA or a local animal rescue today. - Info from ASPCA.org

Shelter Pet Adoptions October 23 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM in Benton Join Terry Parsons of Benton Animal Control, Sarah Tharrett of PetSmart, and a bunch of waggy tails to help us celebrate adopt-a- shelter-pet month! All adoption fees will be waived for this event, and all pets are spayed/ neutered and up-to-date on their shots. PetSmart will be on-site to provide free toys, coupons, and advice for adopting your newest family member. Come out and say hi to these adorable pups and kitties, and maybe give them the loving home they deserve.

Costume Closet opens October 1 Saline County Library’s annual Costume Closet is open for business starting at 9:00 AM on Friday, October 1st. Costumes are available on a first come, first served basis; the library does not place holds on costumes. We have a variety of sizes and styles. Costumes are expected to go fast, so come to the library early for a wider selection. Costumes do not have to be returned. Costumes include: superheroes princesses rock/paper/scissors pirates, vampires ...and more!

Shop the Closet LIVE on Facebook October 7th at 7:30 PM

Staff Highlight Haley Haley is the new part-time Library Assistant at the Saline County Library! Here are a few fun facts about her:

If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Shapeshifting. I could be a bird soaring in the sky. I could fix any blemishes I might have. I could be anything I fancied for any amount of time. What is the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time? Playing video games or doing film analysis. Or video game analysis. What ’s the strangest talent you have? I can make a convincing crow noise in my throat. The crows don’t seem to appreciate it though. Are you a cat or dog person (or other)? I like them both, but I have had more cats in recent years.

We get by with a little help from our friends! The Used Book Store is back open! Come and browse at the Benton branch any time we’re open. October 17-23 is Friends of the Library Week. If you see a Friend while you’re visiting, make sure to thank them for their hard work!

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