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Summer Reading Kickoff @ East Bank Spring Market

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Community Engagement

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Welcome in the Spring Season here with Fresh & Vibrant Vendors, Food Trucks, Family Fun, and Summer Reading! For the 2025 East Bank Spring Market, the Bossier Arts Council has ...

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Library Branch: Community Engagement
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Welcome in the Spring Season here with Fresh & Vibrant Vendors, Food Trucks, Family Fun, and Summer Reading!

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Seated Exercise

9:30am - 10:00am
Haughton Library Branch
Adult
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement

Crochet Club

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Benton Library Branch
All Ages
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!

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Haughton Library Branch
Children
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, songs and crafts for kids of all ages.

Wiggle Wednesdays

11:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library Complex
Children
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. 

Discovery Play

1:30pm - 3:30pm
East 80 Library Branch
Children, Tween (Middle School)
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!

Evening Book Club

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Benton Library Branch
Adult
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.

Chair Exercise

10:00am - 10:45am
Plain Dealing Library Branch
Adult
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement

Beginner Computer Skills

10:00am - 11:00am
Haughton Library Branch
Adult
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Personal Improvement
Event Details:

A four week introductory course to using a computer and getting online. Sign-up required

LAST PROGRAM UNTIL FALL-Kindergarten Readiness, ages 3, 4, & 5

10:00am - 11:00am
Aulds Library Branch
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Aulds Library Branch
Room: Aulds Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

LAST PROGRAM UNTIL FALL

KINDERGARTEN READINESS

Comic Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library Complex
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required

Tween D&D

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Benton Library Branch
Tween (Middle School)
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (Middle School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Calling all tweens!!! Do you like fantasy and adventure? Come play Dungeons & Dragons with your friends at the library!  

Crochet Angels

10:00am - 11:00am
Haughton Library Branch
Adult
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

We crochet every Friday at 10am.  Whatever level you find yourself on - we would love for you to join us!  

Coffee and Community

10:30am - 11:30am
East 80 Library Branch
Adult
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.

Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Plain Dealing Library Branch
Children
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Bingo

11:00am - 12:00pm
Haughton Library Branch
Adult
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games

Family Flannel Fluency Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Benton Library Branch
All Ages
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!

Bossier Parish Pixels

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library Complex
Children, Tween (Middle School)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Kids Activities Room
Age Group: Children, Tween (Middle School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Registration Required

Anime and Manga

4:00pm - 5:00pm
East 80 Library Branch
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts, DIY, & Games, 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.

Chess Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Benton Library Branch
Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
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!

 

Chess Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Benton Library Branch
Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
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:

Join us for this special 4th Friday club meeting. 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.

Bossier Parish Pixels - Teens

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library Complex
Teen (High School)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Kids Activities Room
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Registration Required

Paper Handprint Lilies

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Haughton Library Branch
Children
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Come and make some beautiful handprint lilies. The perfect gift for Mother's Day.

Aulds Branch 3950 Wayne Ave. Bossier City, LA 71112, Voting Day - General Election

7:00am - 8:00pm
Aulds Library Branch
Adult
Library Branch: Aulds Library Branch
Room: Aulds Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Voting Day - Primary Election at Aulds Branch, 3950 Wayne Ave., Bossier City, LA  71111

 

Game Day

10:00am - 1:30pm
Benton Library Branch
All Ages
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Let's have some friendly competitive fun playing games! Board games, digital games, gaming devices, educational games, and more! Join the Benton gang and have a blast. C'mon! Don't miss out!