New Library Branch to Serve East End Residents Opens April 1

The Saline County Library will open its East End branch on Monday, April 1. The branch is at 24005 Arch Street Pike, Suite 20, Hensley, AR 72065. It will operate like the Benton and Bryant branches, but on a smaller scale. The 3,000 square feet building will have a small meeting room, a private study room, and a space for arts and crafts. The branch will also offer limited programs for all ages and a computer lab with printing, scanning, and copying facilities.

Branch Manager Amanda Garrison is looking forward to the opening of the new branch. She shared that she has wanted a library in the East End area for several years. After over a year of hard work, she is pleased that the branch is opening and is ready to serve the community.

The East End branch is expected to hold about 5,000 items. These will include new books and duplicate items from the Benton and Bryant branches. The collection will have a mix of fiction and non-fiction books for adults, new adults, teens, juveniles, and children. The branch will also have some movies and video games for checkout.

East End community members are invited to visit the new branch and sign up for a free library card. Library cards are available to anyone over 16 who can provide a photo ID and proof of address in Saline County. Patrons aged between 5 and 16 can sign up for a children’s library card with a parent or legal guardian. Community members with a Pulaski County address can sign up for a non-resident library card for an annual fee of $10.

The East End branch will be open from Monday to Thursday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and on Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The branch will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. These hours may change in the future, based on staffing and community needs. The space has been leased for three years, with potential for expansion if necessary.

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