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Central Library Complex

9:00am-5:00pm
(318) 746-1693

850 City Hall Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
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Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
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Aulds Library Branch

9:00am-5:00pm
(318) 742-2337

3950 Wayne Avenue
Bossier City, LA 71112
United States

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Sun: Closed
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Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
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Benton Library Branch

Closed
(318) 965-2751

115 Courthouse Drive
Benton, LA 71006
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Sun: Closed
Mon-Thu: 9:00am-7:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
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East 80 Library Branch

9:00am-5:00pm
(318) 949-2665

1050 Bellevue Road
Haughton, LA 71037
United States

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Sun: Closed
Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
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Haughton Library Branch

Closed
(318) 949-0196

116 West McKinley
Haughton, LA 71037
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History Center

9:00am-5:00pm
(318) 746-7717

2206 Beckett Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
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Plain Dealing Library Branch

Closed
(318) 326-4233

208 East Mary Lee Avenue
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
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Tooke Library Branch

Closed
(318) 987-3915

451 Fairview Point Road
Elm Grove, LA 71051
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All Day
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

The Enchanted Beehive Book Club

All Day
Benton Library Branch
Adult
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Apr 1 2025 Tue

The Enchanted Beehive Book Club

All Day
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Our online fantasy book club for adults is perfect for busy readers who love to talk about books! There are no in-person meetings. Instead, read at your own pace, and join the discussion when it's convenient for you. Bee on the lookout for a new book every 1st Tuesday of the month!
9 am
This event is in the "Community Engagement" group.

Library @ Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Airshow

9:00am - 4:00pm
Community Engagement
All Ages
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Community Engagement" group.
Mar 30 2025 Sun

Library @ Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Airshow

9:00am - 4:00pm
All Ages
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Community Engagement
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement & Outreach
Event Details:

Come see us at the Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Airshow where we'll be hanging out with our friends in the Starbase STEM Zone.  

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

Seated Exercise

9:30am - 10:00am
Haughton Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Apr 1 2025 Tue

Seated Exercise

9:30am - 10:00am
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement
10 am
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.

Spill the Tea Social

10:00am - 11:00am
Haughton Library Branch
All Ages
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Mar 31 2025 Mon

Spill the Tea Social

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Personal Improvement
Event Details:

A drop in program serving hot drinks, and even hotter gossip on what's new at the library, and in your community. Join us and find out what's going on here at your Haughton branch, and at your other Bossier Parish Libraries.

This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.

Chair Exercise

10:00am - 10:45am
Plain Dealing Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Apr 1 2025 Tue

Chair Exercise

10:00am - 10:45am
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Haughton Library Branch
Children
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Apr 2 2025 Wed

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
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Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, songs and crafts for kids of all ages.

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

Beginner Computer Skills

10:00am - 11:00am
Haughton Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Apr 3 2025 Thu

Beginner Computer Skills

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
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Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Personal Improvement
Event Details:

A four week introductory course to using a computer and getting online. Sign-up required

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

Kindergarten Readiness, ages 3, 4, & 5

10:00am - 11:00am
Aulds Library Branch
Children
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group.
Apr 3 2025 Thu

Kindergarten Readiness, ages 3, 4, & 5

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Closed
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Library Branch: Aulds Library Branch
Room: Aulds Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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

Crochet Angels

10:00am - 11:00am
Haughton Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Apr 4 2025 Fri

Crochet Angels

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
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Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

We crochet every Friday at 10am.  Whatever level you find yourself on - we would love for you to join us!  

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

Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Benton Library Branch
Children
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Apr 4 2025 Fri

Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
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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
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Apr 4 2025 Fri

Coffee and Community

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
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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 "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.

Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Plain Dealing Library Branch
Children
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Apr 4 2025 Fri

Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
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Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Game Day

10:00am - 1:30pm
Benton Library Branch
All Ages
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Apr 5 2025 Sat

Game Day

10:00am - 1:30pm
All Ages
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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.

String Eggs - Part One

10:30am - 1:30pm
Haughton Library Branch
All Ages
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Apr 5 2025 Sat

String Eggs - Part One

10:30am - 1:30pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, STEAM
Event Details:

This is a two part event. This week we will be creating string eggs with using glue, string and water balloons. These will dry here at the library ready for part two next Saturday.

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

Diamond Art Painting

11:00am - 12:00pm
Haughton Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Mar 31 2025 Mon

Diamond Art Painting

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Join us and create a diamond masterpiece. 

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

Sensory Room

11:00am - 4:00pm
East 80 Library Branch
Teen (High School), Adult
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Mar 31 2025 Mon

Sensory Room

11:00am - 4:00pm
Teen (High School), Adult
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Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adult
Program Type: One-on-One Appointment, Personal Improvement
Event Details:

We offer a quiet, relaxing space where patrons can read, enjoy sensory objects and activities, and listen to lo-fi music. The sensory room is designed for individuals who may be socially averse but still wish to utilize this calming environment.

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

Homeschool Connections

11:00am - 12:00pm
Benton Library Branch
Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Apr 1 2025 Tue

Homeschool Connections

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Food, Health & Sciences, STEAM
Event Details:

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

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

Sit and Fit

11:00am - 12:00pm
East 80 Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Apr 1 2025 Tue

Sit and Fit

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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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.

Wiggle Wednesdays

11:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library Complex
Children
This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group.
Apr 2 2025 Wed

Wiggle Wednesdays

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "Haughton Library Branch" group.

Bingo

11:00am - 12:00pm
Haughton Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Apr 4 2025 Fri

Bingo

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Family Flannel Fluency Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Benton Library Branch
All Ages
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Apr 4 2025 Fri

Family Flannel Fluency Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
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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!

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

Discovery Play

1:30pm - 3:30pm
East 80 Library Branch
Children, Tween (Middle School)
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Apr 2 2025 Wed

Discovery Play

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Children, Tween (Middle School)
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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.
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Old Tyme Music Jam

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Apr 3 2025 Thu

Old Tyme Music Jam

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Old time guitar jam

2 pm
3 pm
This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group.

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Aulds Library Branch
All Ages
This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group.
Mar 31 2025 Mon

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

3:45pm - 4:45pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Aulds Library Branch
Room: Aulds Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Calling all crocheters, knitters, weavers, and anyone else who works with yarn.  Join us for 45 minutes of yarning and chatting!  Bring your supplies and work on an existing project or start a new one.

4 pm
This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group.

LEGOⓇ Club, ages 6 -13

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Aulds Library Branch
Children, Tween (Middle School)
This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group.
Apr 2 2025 Wed

LEGOⓇ Club, ages 6 -13

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Tween (Middle School)
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Library Branch: Aulds Library Branch
Room: Aulds Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween (Middle School)
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

4:00 - 4:45PM

LEGOⓇ Club, ages 6 -13

New challenge every meeting!

*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.

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

Tween D&D

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Benton Library Branch
Tween (Middle School)
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Apr 3 2025 Thu

Tween D&D

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween (Middle School)
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Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (Middle School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

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

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

Anime and Manga

4:00pm - 5:00pm
East 80 Library Branch
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Apr 4 2025 Fri

Anime and Manga

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
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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 - 5:00pm
Benton Library Branch
Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Apr 4 2025 Fri

Chess Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
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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 "Haughton Library Branch" group.

Paper Umbrellas

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Haughton Library Branch
Children
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Apr 4 2025 Fri

Paper Umbrellas

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
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Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Ready for some April showers? Join us safe and dry in the library to make these cute but simple paper umbrellas.

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

Special Reads with Joy Louise

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library Complex
Children
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group.
Apr 1 2025 Tue

Special Reads with Joy Louise

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
Closed
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Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Kids Activities Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Reading with Animals
Registration Required
Event Details:

We love having everyone come out to read to our therapy dogs, however we realize that some children may need more one on one time with a therapy dog in a calmer setting.

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

Crochet Club

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Benton Library Branch
All Ages
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Apr 1 2025 Tue

Crochet Club

5:00pm - 6:45pm
All Ages
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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!

6 pm
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
This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group.
Apr 1 2025 Tue

Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
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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!

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