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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 "Central Library Complex" group.

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. 

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 "Benton Library Branch" group.

Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Benton Library Branch
Children
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

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.

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

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!

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)
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 "Benton Library Branch" group.

Chess Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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!

 

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

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!

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 "Benton Library Branch" group.

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!

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 "Central Library Complex" group.

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. 

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 "Benton Library Branch" group.

Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Benton Library Branch
Children
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.

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 "Benton Library Branch" group.

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!

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 "Benton Library Branch" group.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Benton Library Branch
Teen (High School)
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!