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

Anime and Manga

3:00pm - 5:00pm
East 80 Library Branch
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Cancelled
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.

Senior Social

10:30am - 12:30pm
Benton Library Branch
Adult
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Calling all adults! This is a "Senior Social, " BUT you don't have to be a senior to qualify! It’s a lot of fun! We may craft, recipe swap, play games, etc. Come see us & bring a friend! 

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

Bingo

10:30am - 12:00pm
Tooke Library Branch
Adult
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 "East 80 Library Branch" group.

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!

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

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.

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

Creative Friday

11:00am - 4:00pm
East 80 Library Branch
All Ages
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 "East 80 Library Branch" group.

Sit and Fit

11:00am - 12:00pm
East 80 Library Branch
Adult
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 "Central Library Complex" group.

Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library Complex
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Age Group: Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

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! For more information, call the library at (318) 746-1693!

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

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!

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

Adult Anime

3:00pm - 4:00pm
East 80 Library Branch
Adult
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.
This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group.
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
This event is in the "History Center" group.
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Central Library Complex, Aulds Library Branch, Benton Library Branch, East 80 Library Branch, Haughton Library Branch, History Center, Plain Dealing Library Branch, Tooke Library Branch
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.

Anime and Manga

3:00pm - 5:00pm
East 80 Library Branch
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Cancelled
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.

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

Reading with Lucy

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Haughton Library Branch
Children
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Personal Improvement, Reading with Animals
Event Details:

Lucy is a registered therapy dog that children can come and read to with no judgment. She is at our library every 2nd Saturday of the month at 1:00.

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

World War II's Day - Coffee Chat

10:30am - 11:30am
Central Library Complex
Adult
Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Come join us for “java and sidearms” (coffee and the fixings) on the second Tuesday of every month. Learn or discuss something new about the Second World War in a friendly and informal environment.

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

Adult BINGO

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Benton Library Branch
Adult
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

All adults are welcome to join us at Benton Branch for BINGO!  Come socialize and play for your chance to win prizes!  Check our website calendar and follow us on our Benton Branch Facebook page for other fun activities we have all year

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

Painting with Friends

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Benton Library Branch
Adult
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Come join us for our adult painting and crafting class!  We love to have a relaxing, fun time where you can express your creativity or just paint the stress away. Supplies are provided, but you're more than welcome to bring your own.

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

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
East 80 Library Branch
Children
Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

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

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!

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

Adult Bingo

11:30am - 12:30pm
East 80 Library Branch
Adult
Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

10 Rounds. Join in on the fun to win prizes.

For adults only. Registration is not required. 

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

Bean Bag Baseball

11:00am - 12:00pm
East 80 Library Branch
Adult
Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Food, Health & Sciences, Personal Improvement
Event Details:

Join us as Team A and Team B go head to head in the Bean Bag Baseball Match!

Refreshments will be served. 

Adults only. Registration is required. Call 318-949-2665 to reserve your spot today!

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

Read to Shelter Cat

3:00pm - 5:00pm
East 80 Library Branch
All Ages
Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: One-on-One Appointment, Reading with Animals
Event Details:

Participate in an amazing program to increase your children's reading skills and confidence or decrease stress by signing up for a 20-minute reading session with a shelter cat. 

All ages are welcome.  Registration is required.

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

Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library Complex
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Age Group: Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

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! For more information, call the library at (318) 746-1693!

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

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
East 80 Library Branch
Children
Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

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

East 80 Walking Club

10:00am - 11:00am
East 80 Library Branch
Adult
Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Engagement & Outreach, Personal Improvement
Event Details:

Walk with us at Tall Timber's Park and get some exercise and fresh air. This is the perfect time for meeting new people and socializing. You can get your morning started bright and early.