During September 18th through November 1st, community members can donate gently used clothing or items to the library for the Clothing Swap on November 19th. 

Our History Center provides educational programs to our community partners. If you'd like to schedule a program for your group, please contact our Outreach Historian, Pam Carlisle, at 318-746-7717 or pcarlisle@bossierlibrary.org 

Join us on Tuesdays to read fun stories, make neat crafts, and sing and dance! We now meet once in the morning at 10 a.m. Every week there is a different theme around which we pick our books and crafts.

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

Homework Helper provides one on one tutoring by appointment for students in grades 1st-3rd on the subjects reading and math.

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!

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Or would you like to brush up on your chess skills? All players are welcome no matter the skill level. Come to learn or come to play!

Bring your little ones along for an interactive session of stories, songs, movement, rhymes, activities, or crafts!

Family Story Time is held on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Stories, songs and crafts for kids of all ages.

Ready to get the wiggles out? Join us for Wiggle Wednesdays every Wednesday at 11 AM for this high energy storytime where we will dance, sing, and read a fun book. 

Exciting News for Families! 

Starting September 4th, join us every Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 P.M. inside the East 80 Meeting room, for our Discovery Play program at the East 80 Branch Library!

Calling all adults to join us at the Benton Branch!  Join us as we explore and discuss various books and different genres.  Everyone reads a book of their choice and shares their thoughts and input!  We would be happy for you to sto

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.

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!

Homework Helper provides one on one tutoring by appointment for students in grades 1st-3rd on the subjects reading and math.

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

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. 

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

Join us every 4th Friday of each month for Family Creative Fridays! We will have fun-filled activities with STEAM, crafts, and more. This program is open to families and homeschoolers.

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!