The Warren Branch Library announced Monday, May 2, 2022 the memorials which were given to the Library for the month of April 2022. See the complete list below: In Memory of: / Given By: Mark Alan Scobey / Warren Bank & Trust Deborah Kay Gates / Warren Bank & Trust Edward Nelson York / Warren…
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Summer reading program at Warren Branch Library
It’s time to register for the 2022 Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is Oceans of Possibilities. All programming will be in-person this year. The Summer Reading Program is open to children ages 3-12. The programs will be divided into two age groups, 3-6 and 7-12. Tuesdays will be for ages 7-12 from June 21-July…
Employment and career training at Warren Branch Library
The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library in conjunction with instructors, Cathy Edmonds & Nelwyn Birch, will conduct an employment & career training class. This course will provide job & occupation assistance for those living within the counties of Bradley, Chicot, Desha, Drew, and Lincoln. The course will include career assessment, application procedures, resume building, and the…
Warren Branch Library announces its program schedule for May
Complete schedule: 5/1 – Take & Make Kits 5/1-5/31 – Book Club for Kids 5/5 – COVID Vaccine Clinic 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 – Crochet & Knitting Class with Eva 5/6 – Facebook Dessert & Craft Auction 5/10 – Teen Crafternoon 5/12 – Lego Club 5/16 – Summer Reading Registration Begins 5/17 – Adult Paint…
Employment and career training event scheduled for May 19 in Warren
May 19 the Warren Branch Library will host an employment and career training event for those looking for a job and hoping to start a new career. The event will help attendees learn more about the interview process. Classes are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an hour break for lunch. Space is limited…
Help the Library help those in need during the summer months
“Our community was so helpful with the Backpack Blessing Program in December,” says the Warren Branch Library. With the hot summer months approaching, Warren Branch Library will be doing another backpack giveaway for our local friends experiencing homelessness. While the library is able to provide many of the needed items through generous contributions from our…
Tons of stuff happening at the Library
April is Love Your Library month, and the Warren Branch Library has many fun free activities planned. Kids can pick up Take & Make Kits or join in a monthly program like Book Club for Kids, Preschool Storytime, Lego Club*, or Adventurescape*! Teens can enjoy Teen Crafternoon+! There are also several Adult programs available: Crochet…
The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library announces an Employment & Career Training course beginning in May
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $2,660,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the Arkansas State Library (ASL); $2.4 million of the funds were set aside for direct aid to public libraries. The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library in conjunction with instructors, Cathy Edmonds & Nelwyn Birch, will…
Preschool Storytime back at the Library
Preschool Storytime is back at the Warren Branch Library. Join Mrs. Christy on Thursday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m. All About Penguins!
Elizabeth Ann Vansandt wins Library’s February Book Lover’s Giveaway
Elizabeth Ann Vansandt was February’s Book Lover’s Giveaway Winner at the Warren Branch Library!! Watch the Library’s Facebook page for your chance to win their next Book Lover’s Giveaway!
Group meets to discuss how to help South Arkansas homeless
WARREN, Ark. – A good size group of some 20 local citizens of Warren and Bradley County met Tuesday evening March 8 at the First Free Will Baptist Church of Warren to discuss the issue of homelessness in our community and to consider ways to help those in need. The meeting was a combined effort…
Warren Library announces February 2022 Memorials given
The Warren Branch Library announced Tuesday, March 1, 2022 the memorials which were given to the Library for the month of February 2022. See the complete list below: In Memory of: / Given By: Louise Gargile / JoAnn Johnson Eva Nell McKinney / Debbie Bryant Jeannie Reep / Debbie Bryant Carlotta Harvey Maxwell / Warren…
Kiersey Hicks reaches milestone in Warren Library program
Congratulations to Kiersey Hicks for reaching 700 Books in Warren Branch Library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! For more information about this program, please contact the Library at 870-226-2536 or come by 115 West Cypress St in Warren.
Learn to crochet and knit at the Warren Branch Library
The Crochet & Knitting Class w/Eva at the Warren Branch Library was recently the recipient of three large donations of yarn, hooks, and needles! Donations like this make it possible for the group to provide materials to those that would like to learn but have no supplies. This free program meets every Thursday at 3:30pm…
Book Club for Kids 2021 winners at Warren Branch Library
For 2021, Warren Branch Library’s Book Club for Kids had a total of 21 participants that read an amazing 605 books! Winners for most books read for the year are as follows: 1ST PLACE: Addilee Murphy – 115 books 2ND PLACE: Mattie Roberson – 86 books 3RD PLACE: Peyton Garrison – 65 books Congratulations to…
Ministerial Alliance and Library hosting Community forum on how to help homeless population
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Ministerial Alliance and the Warren Branch Library are hosting a Community Conversation forum March 8, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at First FreeWill Baptist Church in Warren to discuss the needs of the homeless locally. Everyone is invited to attend. Refreshments and door prizes will be available.…
Arkansas State Library announces grant to Southeast Arkansas Regional Library as part of American Rescue Plan Act funding by the Institute of Museum and Library Services
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $2,660,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the Arkansas State Library (ASL); $2.4 million of the funds were set aside for direct aid to public libraries. This round of IMLS funding gives the country’s libraries an opportunity to improve technology access…
Addison Thomason reaches milestone in Library program
Addison Thomason has reached 200 books in the Warren Branch Library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! For more information about this program, contact the Warren Branch Library at 870-226-2536 or visit them in person at 115 West Cypress St. in Warren.
Dawkins and Robinson announced as January Library winners, plus January memorials announced
For the month of January, Warren Branch Library’s Book Club for Kids had 1 participant, Jase Dawkins, who read a total of 8 books. He was January’s prize winner. Way to go Jase! Any books read for the month of February by students in grades K-8th can participate in this program. No registration required. Simply…
Central Missionary Baptist Church makes donation to Library Blessing Box
Central Missionary Baptist Church of Warren recently donated a number of items to the Warren Branch Library Blessing Box located on Cypress Street. Items donated included non-perishable food items that will be made available to anyone in need for free in the blessing box. Picture from left to right is Central Church member Rob Reep,…
Warren man published in State Library Magazine
Special to the Saline River Chronicle Fayetteville, Arkansas – The most recent issue of Arkansas Libraries, the official magazine of the Arkansas Library Association, has published a story by Maylon Rice, a Warren native, who is a Trustee Emeritus of the Fayetteville Public Library. Rice’s story appearing in the Fall/Winter issue of Arkansas Libraries is…