Name: Summer Reading Kickoff @ East Bank Spring Market
Start: 2025-05-17T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-05-17T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Summer Reading Kickoff @ East Bank Spring Market

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Summer Reading Kickoff @ East Bank Spring Market

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

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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

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

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All Day	This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group. Closing East 80 Branch Closed for Roofing Project 06/01/2018 @ 9:00am - 01/31/2019 @ 8:00pm This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group. Closing 06/01/2018 @ 9:00am - 01/31/2019 @ 8:00pm Branches: East 80 Library Branch Description: EAST 80 BRANCH CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:
9 am		This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group. Closing Plain Dealing Branch CLOSED 9:00am - 6:00pm This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group. Closing 9:00am - 6:00pm Branches: Plain Dealing Library Branch Description: All branches of Bossier Parish Libraries are closed for Labor Day. This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group. Closing Tooke Branch CLOSED 9:00am - 6:00pm This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group. Closing 9:00am - 6:00pm Branches: Tooke Library Branch Description: All branches of Bossier Parish Libraries are closed for Labor Day. This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group. Closing Aulds Branch CLOSED 9:00am - 8:00pm This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group. Closing 9:00am - 8:00pm Branches: Aulds Library Branch Description: All branches of Bossier Parish Libraries are closed for Labor Day. This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group. Closing Benton Branch CLOSED 9:00am - 8:00pm This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group. Closing 9:00am - 8:00pm Branches: Benton Library Branch Description: All branches of Bossier Parish Libraries are closed for Labor Day. This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Closing Central Library CLOSED 9:00am - 8:00pm This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Closing 9:00am - 8:00pm Branches: Central Library Complex Description: All branches of Bossier Parish Libraries are closed for Labor Day. This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group. Closing East 80 Branch CLOSED 9:00am - 8:00pm This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group. Closing 9:00am - 8:00pm Branches: East 80 Library Branch Description: All branches of Bossier Parish Libraries are closed for Labor Day. This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group. Closing Haughton Branch CLOSED 9:00am - 8:00pm This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group. Closing 9:00am - 8:00pm Branches: Haughton Library Branch Description: All branches of Bossier Parish Libraries are closed for Labor Day. This event is in the "History Center" group. Closing History Center CLOSED 9:00am - 8:00pm This event is in the "History Center" group. Closing 9:00am - 8:00pm Branches: History Center Description: All branches of Bossier Parish Libraries are closed for Labor Day.					This event is in the "History Center" group. Reserved for History Center 9:00am - 11:00am History Center Library Staff This event is in the "History Center" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: History Center Room: History Center Meeting Room Age Group: Library Staff Program Type: Staff Only
10 am				This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group. Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Tooke Library Branch This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch Program Type: Storytime This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Lap Sit Story Time 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Complex This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Complex Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us every Wednesday at 10am in the Kids Zone at Bossier Central for Lap Sit Story Time. Stories,crafts,dancing and songs for children 0-2years. Click link for a printable flyer. This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group. Preschool Field Trip 10:00am - 11:00am Benton Library Branch This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benton Library Branch Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room Program Type: Storytime Event Details: This event is a school field trip to the library. It is closed to the general public.	This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group. Playing Hooky - Crochet Class 10:00am - 11:00am Haughton Library Branch Adult This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch Age Group: Adult Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games Event Details: A fun, informal time to get inspired and get help with your crochet projects. Bring your yarn and crochet hooks.	This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group. Baby Laptime 10:00am - 10:45am Benton Library Branch This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benton Library Branch Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Baby Laptime is a story time enhanced by music, movement, crafts, and other activities. It is geared towards children 0-2 years old. Guardians MUST stay in the program room. The story time is approximately 45 minutes.	This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group. Saturday Story Time 10:30am - 11:15am Benton Library Branch All Ages This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benton Library Branch Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Saturday Story Time is geared towards children 0-5 years old. Age-appropriate book selections are enhanced by music, movement, crafts, and other activities. Guardians are required to stay in the program room.
11 am			This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group. Craft Hour 11:30am - 12:30pm Haughton Library Branch Adult This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch Age Group: Adult Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games Event Details: Assorted crafts planned. All supplies provided. Craft hour is the first and third Tuesday of each month.	This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Preschool Story Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Central Library Complex This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Complex Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us every Wednesday at 11am for songs, stories and crafts for young children, and the young at heart. (Ages 3-5) Click below for a printable flyer. http://4la.co/1JMTNE This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group. SIP-N-DIP 11:00am - 12:00pm Plain Dealing Library Branch Adult This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch Room: Plain Dealing Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: COME JOIN US FOR OUR OWN TAKE OF PAINTING WITH A TWIST (WITHOUT THE COST!) FOR A PAINTING CLASS TAUGHT BY A LOCAL ARTIST!		This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group. Preschool Story Time 11:00am - 11:45am Benton Library Branch This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benton Library Branch Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Preschool Story Time is geared towards children 3-5 years old. Age-appropriate book selections are enhanced by music, movement, crafts, and other activities. Guardians are not required to stay in the program room.	This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Saturday Story Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Central Library Complex Children This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Complex Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Saturday Story Time Come sing, dance and listen to stories at 11am every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. 11am in the Kids Zone for children age 0-12. Click below for a printable link. This event is in the "History Center" group. Bossier City Mothers Club 11:00am - 1:00pm History Center All Ages This event is in the "History Center" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: History Center Room: History Center Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement & Outreach Event Details: Bossier City Mothers Club This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Bossier Central Volunteer Fair 11:00am - 2:00pm Central Library Complex Adult This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Complex Age Group: Adult Program Type: Community Engagement & Outreach Event Details: * Click here for a printable flyer *
12 pm
1 pm							This event is in the "History Center" group. History Center Movie Day 1:30pm - 3:30pm History Center All Ages This event is in the "History Center" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: History Center Room: History Center Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: History & Genealogy, Movies & Film Event Details: Discover History In Movies When: 2nd Saturday of each month @ 1:30pm Where? Bossier Parish Library History Center
2 pm							This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group. Teen Scene 2:00pm - 3:00pm Benton Library Branch Teen (High School) This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benton Library Branch Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Teen (High School) Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games Event Details: This program is for teens ages 13 - 17. Activity supplies and light refreshments are provided. Advanced sign-up is recommended. The program will last approximately 2 hours.
3 pm					This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group. SNACKS IN THE STACKS 3:30pm - 4:30pm Plain Dealing Library Branch Teen (High School) This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch Age Group: Teen (High School) Program Type: Food, Health & Sciences Event Details: COME OUT AND ENJOY AS THE LSU AG CENTER TEACHES YOUTHS ABOUT NUTRITION, HEALTHY EATING HABITS, AND FOOD PREP.		This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group. PAC MAN GAME 3:00pm - 4:00pm Plain Dealing Library Branch Teen (High School) This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch Age Group: Teen (High School) Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games Event Details: LIFE SIZE PAC MAN GAME. KIDS MUST PICK UP BLOCKS WITHOUT BEING CAUGHT OR TRAPPED IN.
4 pm				This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Intro to Microsoft Office: Word I 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Complex Adult This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Complex Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Come learn the basics for using Microsoft Office's Word Program.	This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group. Kids Kreate (ages 6-8) 4:00pm - 4:45pm Benton Library Branch This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benton Library Branch Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room Program Type: STEAM Event Details: This is an after-school program geared toward children ages 6 to 8 years old. Each monthly event will feature an activity that is both fun and educational.	This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Intro to Microsoft Office: Excel I 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Complex Adult This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Complex Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Come learn the basic skills to create Spreadsheets in Microsoft Office Excel program.	This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Bossier Night Market 4:00pm - 9:00pm Central Library Complex All Ages This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Complex Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games, History & Genealogy Event Details: Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of Bossier with us!
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Art Display Reception - Whitney Tates 6:00pm - 7:00pm Central Library Complex All Ages This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Complex Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: Here at Bossier Parish Central Library, we are committed to increasing public awareness of local artists, authors, and organizations in this community. This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Tech Talk: BPL, Overdrive, and Libby Apps 6:00pm - 7:00pm Central Library Complex Adult This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Complex Room: Central Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Get familiar with the Bossier Library, Overdrive, and Libby Apps. This event is in the "History Center" group. The Great Influenza-R&R Program 6:00pm - 7:45pm History Center All Ages This event is in the "History Center" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: History Center Room: History Center Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Engagement & Outreach, History & Genealogy Event Details: R&R Reading Series Has Returned THE GREAT INFLUENZA - By: John M.		This event is in the "History Center" group. Pages Past- American History Bookclub 6:00pm - 7:00pm History Center Adult This event is in the "History Center" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: History Center Room: History Center Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join our "Pages Past American History Book Club" and join in our roundtable discussions. September's Book: Barracoon: The Story of the Last "BLack Cargo" By: Zora Neale Hurston When: 1st Thursday of the month	This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Books & Brews 6:30pm - 8:30pm Central Library Complex Adult This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Complex Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, Community Engagement & Outreach Event Details:

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Saturday Story Time

Bossier City Mothers Club

Discover History In Movies

When: 2nd Saturday of each month @ 1:30pm

Where? Bossier Parish Library History Center

Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of Bossier with us!

R&R Reading Series Has Returned

THE GREAT INFLUENZA - By: John M.

September's Book: Barracoon: The Story of the Last "BLack Cargo"

By: Zora Neale Hurston