Adults can sign up for a one on one appointment on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 10 am-11am and 2 pm-3 pm for a resume workshop.

Grab your book and bring a friend to have a discussion/talk about it. Formal book club meet on a regular basis monthly.

Please bring your little ones to this weekly. There will not be any programs when schools are out.

This program will be twice a day at 10:00am and 4:00pm

Join us on Tuesdays as we exercise with low impact stretches, aerobics and yoga.

Morning Walk in the Grove

Meet at the library, 10:00am for a Shady Grove walking tour!

This program is for Adults,18+ years.

Everyone is responsible for their own materials. The only supplies that are available is the pattern.

We will be meeting 1st, 2nd and 3rd day of the month.

Only 5 spots are available. 

Join us for Family Story Time for ages 0-8! We will have storytelling, songs, STEAM activities, crafts, movement, and more.

A big breath of fresh air, stretching and loosening up. Join us for  walking at Tall Timber's Park on Hwy 80 at 10 A.M. 

This program is for adults only.

Join Miss Michelle for stories, songs and crafts!  Every Wednesday at 10:30.

This month we are reading "Behind closed doors" by B.A. Paris.

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 

KINDERGARTEN READINESS

This program is designed for children ages 3, 4, and 5.  A child may join the program after their 3rd birthday.  A child transitions out of the program after their 6th birthday.

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. 

Join us for a great convo and great coffee!

For adults only.

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. We will meet every 3rd Saturday of the month! C'mon! Don't miss out!

The Red River National Wildlife Refuge invites friends and partners to come out to the refuge to help us celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week. This fun outdoor event is great for all ages! Recreational and educational activities are free.

Calling all adults! This is a "Senior Social, " BUT you don't have to be a senior to qualify! Come join us every 3^rd Saturday from 10:30am – 12:30pm. It’s a lot of fun! We may craft, recipe swap, play games, etc.

This program will be presented by LSUag Center staff.  We will learn to eat and shop healthier.  Samples and rewards earned for attending classes!

Fun seasonal crafts.  All supplies provided.

The Benton staff will facilitate an academically-themed, hands-on hour of activities for area homeschooled students.  Come enjoy the fun with other students learning, creating, and solving.  Educational presentations, STEAM, art, etc.&nb

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. 

Fun lessons and activities for the homeschooled kids.  All supplies provided.

Adults join us for this low-impact chair-based exercise program! Registration is required.

Join us on the 3rd Saturday of the month for a fun STEAM themed storytime! 

Calling all adults to join us at the Benton Branch!  Every 3rd Wednesday from 2-4 pm, 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! 

Join us for a Double Creature Feature! We'll be showing Hotel Transylvania: Transformania and Goosebumps. Stay for one or both! Movie treats provided. 

Help us find clues to solve the mystery in the library! 

Trivia hour! Test your knowledge on an assortment of questions.

Adopt and stuff your very own spooky (or not so spooky) friend!

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 6:30 and 7:00pm.

Parents be ready to pick up your teens no later than 7!

Tutoring assistance for 2nd and 3rd graders on math and reading.

Reservation is required. 

Come read your favorite spooky stories to our therapy dogs! 

LEGOSⓇ Club, ages 6 -13

Children under the age of 10, must have a parent or guardian, 16 years or older stay in the building while their children are enjoying Club time.

Come see what creative activity we have lined up today.  All supplies provided. 

Tutoring assistance for 2nd and 3rd graders on math and reading.

Reservation is required. 

Get ready to shimmy and move your feet!
Come out to our new program for adults, Line Dancing!

This class is for exercising and relieving stress!
The class is on the 3rd Thursday of every month.

Adventures wanted! Join us as we venture to the fortress of Sokol Keep, where rumors say that some ancient darkness is stirring. Are you brave enough to face it?

A family crafting program for all ages. 

Watch new shows and movies! Talk about your favorite shows and manga series Show off your cosplay! Ages 11-17

Join us at Central to create art. Beginners and pros alike are welcome! All materials will be supplied, and refreshments will be served.

Storytelling can be an especially useful precursor to reading fluency.  Join us each 3rd Thursday, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, as our little patrons listen to, create and/or tell their own stories!  

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!

• The Shreveport Municipal Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark known internationally for its music history.