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Stories with Sam and Friends

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Kids at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Reading with Animals, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Read to a therapy dog! We have trained therapy dogs available who are ready to hear some stories. 

Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Kids
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Reading with Animals, Storytime
Event Details:

Read to a therapy dog! We have trained therapy dogs available who are ready to hear some stories. 

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.

Sit and Fit

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Personal Improvement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Sign up for Sit and Fit, a chair exercise that is low impact and low mobility, but helps to keep you active!Sit and Fit meets on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month....

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement
Event Details:

Sign up for Sit and Fit, a chair exercise that is low impact and low mobility, but helps to keep you active!

Sit and Fit meets on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month. For adults only.

Registration is required. 

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.

Adult Anime

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
East 80 Conference Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Movies & Film
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Watch anime with fellow fans! New episodes or movies each meeting -snacks provided.Meetings on the FIRST and THIRD THURSDAY each month from 3-4 PM.No registration required!

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies & Film
Event Details:

Watch anime with fellow fans! New episodes or movies each meeting -snacks provided.

Meetings on the FIRST and THIRD THURSDAY each month from 3-4 PM.

No registration required!

This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group.

Central Paint Night

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Makerspace at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us at Central to create art. Beginners and pros alike are welcome! All materials will be supplied and refreshments will be served.This popular program usually has a waitlist! ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us at Central to create art. Beginners and pros alike are welcome! All materials will be supplied and refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Welcome to Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime!  This storytime is geared towards preschool-aged children where they'll learn to sit, listen, share and communicate with others t...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Storytime
Event Details:

Welcome to Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime!  This storytime is geared towards preschool-aged children where they'll learn to sit, listen, share and communicate with others their age in a fun environment. 

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.

Coffee and Community

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East 80 Conference Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games, Personal Improvement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Visit the library for a cup of warm coffee, relax while coloring, or complete a puzzle.Fellowship with other adults in the community!For adults only.

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games, Personal Improvement
Event Details:

Visit the library for a cup of warm coffee, relax while coloring, or complete a puzzle.

Fellowship with other adults in the community!

For adults only.

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Family Flannel Fluency Hour

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

It's Family Flannel Fluency Hour! After an energizing Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime, have fun with flannel (felt) story pieces as a family! Retell your favorite classics or cre...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

It's Family Flannel Fluency Hour! After an energizing Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime, have fun with flannel (felt) story pieces as a family!

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.

Anime and Manga

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Movies & Film
Age Group:
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Event Details:

Teens can watch new Anime shows and movies, talk about their favorite shows and Manga series, and show off their Cosplay! You don't need to register. Snacks will be provided. ...

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies & Film
Event Details:

Teens can watch new Anime shows and movies, talk about their favorite shows and Manga series, and show off their Cosplay! You don't need to register. Snacks will be provided. 

Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Chess Club

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Event Details:

Children, Tweens, and Teens welcome to The Youth Chess Club at Benton Branch! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced chess player, feel free to join this group. Chess boards are ...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Children, Tweens, and Teens welcome to The Youth Chess Club at Benton Branch! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced chess player, feel free to join this group. Chess boards are provided, but bringing your own helps!

 

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Saturday Sprouts Storytime

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come join the fun!! Saturday Sprouts Storytime is the place to be on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month!. Enjoy music, movement, and more! Storytime and crafts!! Don't miss out...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come join the fun!! Saturday Sprouts Storytime is the place to be on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month!. Enjoy music, movement, and more! Storytime and crafts!! Don't miss out!!

This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.

Bingo

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Tooke Branch at Tooke Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come out enjoy the game of bingo with friends and family. Bingo is a fun way to get to meet people you have never seen and win prizes. Bingo will be free program to participate.You...

Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Come out enjoy the game of bingo with friends and family. Bingo is a fun way to get to meet people you have never seen and win prizes. Bingo will be free program to participate.

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Crochet Club

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Benton Branch at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Whether a beginner or an expert, you're welcome to join our Crochet Club. If you're looking to try a new hobby or just hang out with friends while making cool creations, this might...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Whether a beginner or an expert, you're welcome to join our Crochet Club. If you're looking to try a new hobby or just hang out with friends while making cool creations, this might just be the club for you!

This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group.

Wiggle Wednesdays

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central Kids Activities Room at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ready to get the wiggles out? Join us for Wiggle Wednesdays for this high energy storytime where we will dance, sing, and read a fun book. 

Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Kids Activities Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ready to get the wiggles out? Join us for Wiggle Wednesdays for this high energy storytime where we will dance, sing, and read a fun book. 

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.

Discovery Play

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween (Middle School)
Event Details:

Visit the library every Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 P.M. inside the East 80 Meeting room, for our Discovery Play program!Caregivers, if you can’t make it to our Family Storytimes...

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween (Middle School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Visit the library every Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 P.M. inside the East 80 Meeting room, for our Discovery Play program!

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Evening Book Club

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Benton Branch at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Benton Branch has another book club! If you're interested in joining a group that shares your enthusiasm for a good book and interesting conversation, look no further. Each mo...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Benton Branch has another book club! If you're interested in joining a group that shares your enthusiasm for a good book and interesting conversation, look no further. Each month, the group selects an intriguing read to enjoy and discuss.

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Walking Club

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Food, Health & Sciences, Personal Improvement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Walking Club has moved indoors! Join us for fun and fitness at the Cypress 3:16 Field House. We can get our steps in, rain or shine, at this convenient location! 4703...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Food, Health & Sciences, Personal Improvement
Event Details:

The Walking Club has moved indoors! Join us for fun and fitness at the Cypress 3:16 Field House. We can get our steps in, rain or shine, at this convenient location! 

4703 Palmetto Rd, Benton, LA 71006

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

LEGOⓇmania

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween (Middle School)
Event Details:

The library will be providing LEGOsⓇ that kids can build with, so come join us for a fun time! They will have to use their creativity to come up with the best designs they can imag...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween (Middle School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, STEAM
Event Details:

The library will be providing LEGOsⓇ that kids can build with, so come join us for a fun time!

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Welcome to Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime!  This storytime is geared towards preschool-aged children where they'll learn to sit, listen, share and communicate with others t...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Storytime
Event Details:

Welcome to Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime!  This storytime is geared towards preschool-aged children where they'll learn to sit, listen, share and communicate with others their age in a fun environment. 

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Family Flannel Fluency Hour

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

It's Family Flannel Fluency Hour! After an energizing Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime, have fun with flannel (felt) story pieces as a family! Retell your favorite classics or cre...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

It's Family Flannel Fluency Hour! After an energizing Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime, have fun with flannel (felt) story pieces as a family!

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.

Creative Friday

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every 4th Friday of each month for Creative Fridays! We have revamped the program to include everyone!We will have fun and inspiring crafts for all ages to create. This pro...

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Join us every 4th Friday of each month for Creative Fridays! We have revamped the program to include everyone!

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Teen (High School)
Event Details:

Benton's Teen DND game day!Beginner friendly group of fun teens who share a love for DND.Session will start at 4:00pm and will end between 5:30-6:00pm.Parents be ready to pick up y...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Benton's Teen DND game day!

Beginner friendly group of fun teens who share a love for DND.

Session will start at 4:00pm and will end between 5:30-6:00pm.

Parents be ready to pick up your teens no later than 6!

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Homeschool Connections

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, Food, Health & Sciences, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Event Details:

The Benton staff will facilitate an academically-themed, hands-on hour of activities for area homeschooled students. Come enjoy the fun with other students learning, creating, and ...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Food, Health & Sciences, STEAM
Event Details:

The Benton staff will facilitate an academically-themed, hands-on hour of activities for area homeschooled students.

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.

Sit and Fit

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Personal Improvement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Sign up for Sit and Fit, a chair exercise that is low impact and low mobility, but helps to keep you active!Sit and Fit meets on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month....

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement
Event Details:

Sign up for Sit and Fit, a chair exercise that is low impact and low mobility, but helps to keep you active!

Sit and Fit meets on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month. For adults only.

Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Crochet Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Benton Branch at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Whether a beginner or an expert, you're welcome to join our Crochet Club. If you're looking to try a new hobby or just hang out with friends while making cool creations, this might...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Whether a beginner or an expert, you're welcome to join our Crochet Club. If you're looking to try a new hobby or just hang out with friends while making cool creations, this might just be the club for you!