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Central Library

(318) 746-1693
2206 Beckett Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
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Mon-Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Aulds Library Branch

(318) 742-2337
3950 Wayne Avenue
Bossier City, LA 71112
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Mon-Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Benton Library Branch

(318) 965-2751
115 Courthouse Drive
Benton, LA 71006
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Mon-Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

East 80 Library Branch

(318) 949-2665
1050 Bellevue Road
Haughton, LA 71037
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Mon-Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Haughton Library Branch

(318) 949-0196
116 West McKinley
Haughton, LA 71037
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Mon-Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

History Center

(318) 746-7717
2206 Beckett Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
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Mon-Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Plain Dealing Library Branch

(318) 326-4233
208 East Mary Lee Avenue
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
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Mon-Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tooke Library Branch

(318) 987-3915
451 Fairview Point Road
Elm Grove, LA 71051
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    Kellye Garrett

    "Dayna Anderson doesn't set out to solve a murder. All the semi-famous, mega-broke actress wants is to help her parents keep their house. So after witnessing a deadly hit-and-run, she pursues the fifteen grand reward. But Dayna soon finds herself doing a full-on investigation, wanting more than just money--she wants justice for the victim. She chases down leads at paparazzi hot spots, celeb homes, and movie premieres, loving every second of it--until someone tries to kill her"--Amazon.com.

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    Ellery Adams

    After discovering her hidden talent for enchantment, Ella Mae opens the Charmed Pie Shoppe, but her dream is short-lived when the fiancé of her nemesis, Loralyn Gaynor, is found murdered with Ella Mae's rolling pin. Original. 40,000 first printing.

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    To the Land of Long Lost Friends

    Alexander McCall Smith

    In the latest book in the widely beloved No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Precious Ramotswe takes on a case for a childhood acquaintance but her inquiries will require an even more delicate touch than usual. Mma Ramotswe reconnects with an old friend who has been having problems with her daughter. Though Previous feels compelled to lend a hand, she discovers that getting involved in family affairs is always a delicate proposion. Mr. J.L.B.

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    A Red Herring Without Mustard

    Alan Bradley

    In the third installment of this bestselling, award-winning, sister-poisoning, bicycle-riding, murder-investigating, and utterly captivating series, Flavia de Luce must draw upon Gypsy lore and her encyclopaedic knowledge of poisons to prevent a grave miscarriage of justice. “You frighten me,” the old Gypsy woman says. “Never have I seen my crystal ball so filled with darkness.” So begins eleven-year-old Flavia de Luce’s third adventure through the charming but deceptively dark byways of the village of Bishop’s Lacey.

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    Christmas Cupcake Murder

    Joanne Fluke

    Christmas Cupcake Murder is dripping with sweet desserts and mystery! In Joanna Fluke's latest Hannah Swensen mystery novel, readers catch up with Hannah, who is busy trying to get everything done before the holidays. But when she is dealing with her sister Andrea, who wants to help out at Hannah's bakery, and her friends (bringing more drama to the holiday season), something unexpected happens: a man is found near death two doors down from The Cookie Jar — and he can't remember anything except how to restore antique furniture.

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    Mayhem at the Orient Express

    Kylie Logan

    When three very different women are forced by court order to attend a library-book discussion group, things do not go as plan. They are initially asked to read Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, which reminds them of their town's newest Chinese restaurant called Orient Express.

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    The Murder at the Vicarage

    Agatha Christie

    Agatha Christie is known as Queen of Crime, and her Miss Marple series is the perfect introduction to the world of cozy mysteries. The Murder at the Vicarage is the first one, which introduces Miss Marple as an amateur sleuth living in the village of St. Mary Mead. A few hours after the local parson makes an offhand remark about how murdering Colonel Protheroe would do the world a favor, the same colonel is found dead. Miss Marple is on the case — but everywhere she turns, someone has a motive to kill this man.

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This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Jan 25 2021 Mon

New & Notable

12:00pm - 1:00pm
18 and above
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Jan 25 2021 Mon

New & Notable

12:00pm - 1:00pm
18 and above
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Online
Age Group: 18 and above
Program Type: Book Club, Community Engagement & Outreach
Event Details:
Join Heidi and Patsy via Facebook for a "How you doing?" visit. Talk about new items and arrivals! Od favorites! Book reviews and book club titles. ...oh and of course spilling the tea about Benton Branch up-coming events and news. ...
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Jan 26 2021 Tue

Bingo

10:30am - 12:00pm
18 and above
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Jan 26 2021 Tue

Bingo

10:30am - 12:00pm
18 and above
Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Branch
Age Group: 18 and above
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:
Bingo will be starting back up this month! Don't forget to bring your own makers, coins and cards. We will be playing inside, reminder due to the CDC guidelines we have to be 6 ft social distance To attend you have to sign up, call the ...
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Jan 26 2021 Tue

Graphic Novel Book Club

4:00pm - 4:30pm
13-17 years old
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Jan 26 2021 Tue

Graphic Novel Book Club

4:00pm - 4:30pm
13-17 years old
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Online
Age Group: 13-17 years old
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Join Tyler via Facebook and discover the world of graphic novels! Learn about new titles, listen to book reviews and more! ...
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Jan 26 2021 Tue

Once Upon A Storytime

4:00pm - 4:30pm
All Ages
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Jan 26 2021 Tue

Once Upon A Storytime

4:00pm - 4:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: StoryTime
Event Details:
Virtual Family story time weekly on Tuesday at 4:00pm. Each story time includes a picture book and a craft specific to the specific to the story time theme. Story time will be conducted on Facebook. ...
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jan 27 2021 Wed

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
0-5 years old
Open
Registration
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jan 27 2021 Wed

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
0-5 years old
Open
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: 0-5 years old
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
We will have in-person storytime and virtually on our FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2329570167291544 ...
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Jan 28 2021 Thu

CRAZY 8'S MATH CLUB

4:00pm - 5:00pm
6-12 years old
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Jan 28 2021 Thu

CRAZY 8'S MATH CLUB

4:00pm - 5:00pm
6-12 years old
Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Age Group: 6-12 years old
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, STEAM
Event Details:
Children ages 6-9 are invited to participate in The Crazy 8's Math Club. The club will convene for a cycle of 8 consecutive weeks. Participants are advised to attend each week to keep with the progression of activities. All activities have been tailo...
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Jan 28 2021 Thu

LITTLE BOOKWORMS

4:30pm - 5:00pm
6-12 years old
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Jan 28 2021 Thu

LITTLE BOOKWORMS

4:30pm - 5:00pm
6-12 years old
Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Branch
Age Group: 6-12 years old
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
The book that will be discuss at book club "The Princess in Black"" by Shannon Hale. We will complete our book review pamphlet for the book, as well as other activities and crafts. ...
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Jan 29 2021 Fri

Virtual Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
0-12 years old
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Jan 29 2021 Fri

Virtual Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
0-12 years old
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Online
Age Group: 0-12 years old
Program Type: StoryTime, Virtual Program
Event Details:
Virtual Storytime with Mrs. A and Senora Montgomery!  ...
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