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Central Library

(318) 746-1693
2206 Beckett Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Aulds Library Branch

(318) 742-2337
3950 Wayne Avenue
Bossier City, LA 71112
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Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Benton Library Branch

(318) 965-2751
115 Courthouse Drive
Benton, LA 71006
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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

East 80 Library Branch

(318) 949-2665
1050 Bellevue Road
Haughton, LA 71037
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Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Haughton Library Branch

(318) 949-0196
116 West McKinley
Haughton, LA 71037
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Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

History Center

(318) 746-7717
2206 Beckett Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
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Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Plain Dealing Library Branch

(318) 326-4233
208 East Mary Lee Avenue
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
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Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Tooke Library Branch

(318) 987-3915
451 Fairview Point Road
Elm Grove, LA 71051
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Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

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What Is a Library Board of Control?

The Bossier Parish Library Board of Control is the governing body of the Bossier Parish Libraries system.  The Library Board of Control is comprised of community members of Bossier Parish who are appointed by the Bossier Parish Police Jury to serve five-year terms; appointees may serve more than one term.  The purpose of the Library Board of Control is to ensure that citizens of Bossier Parish are provided information resources, recreational reading, cultural and historical materials, and civic services generally associated with public libraries.

To contact the Library Board of Control, you may send correspondence to the Parish Administrator or Parish President at this address:

Bossier Parish Police Jury
204 Burt Blvd (physical)
P.O. Box 70 (mailing)
Benton, LA 71006
Fax: 318-965-3703

What Does a Library Board of Control Do?

La. R.S. 25:215 states that the board of control shall have authority to establish rules and regulations for its own government and that of the library not inconsistent with law.

Practically speaking, the board:

  • Employs and evaluates the library director.
  • Establishes and adopts written library policies.
  • Works to secure adequate funding for the library system.
  • Adopts the library system’s annual budget.
  • Is responsible for providing and maintaining library facilities, resources, and services.
  • Develops the library’s plan of service, setting short and long-range goals and objectives.
  • Serves as a connecting link between the library and the community, actively promoting and advocating for the library.
  • Upholds ethical responsibilities established by the Louisiana Board of Ethics with truth, integrity, and honor.

Library Board of Control

Officers:

  • Doug Rimmer, President
  • Charles Gray, Vice President

 

Board Members:

  • Glenn Benton
  • Bob Brotherton
  • Charles Gray
  • Julianna Parks
  • Doug Rimmer

The President of the Bossier Parish Police Jury serves as an ex officio member of the Board.
 

Meetings

All Library Board meetings are open to the public.  

Meeting Agenda

Next Regular Meeting: 5-18-2023 Board Meeting Agenda

Meeting Minutes:

  • 2023 (2)
  • 2022 (9)
  • 2021 (12)
  • 2020 (10)
  • 2019 (12)
  • 2018 (12)
  • 2017 (12)
  • 2016 (12)
  • 2015 (9)
  • 2014 (4)

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
May 31 2023 Wed

Summer Experience Kickoff - Professor Universe

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
May 31 2023 Wed

Summer Experience Kickoff - Professor Universe

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Experience
Event Details:
Join us as we kick-off our Summer Experience with Professor Universe! This show is an adventure of science to reflect how we are all in this together! Throughout this show, kids will meet a large cast of kooky characters that will keep them laughing ...
This event is in the "Central Library" group.
May 31 2023 Wed

Wiggle Wednesdays

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
This event is in the "Central Library" group.
May 31 2023 Wed

Wiggle Wednesdays

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Kids Zone
Age Group: Children
Program Type: StoryTime
Event Details:
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.  ...
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
May 31 2023 Wed

Line Dancing

5:00pm - 5:45pm
All Ages, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
May 31 2023 Wed

Line Dancing

5:00pm - 5:45pm
All Ages, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:
Grab a friend and jump in line. We're line dancing to a diverse selection of music including, but not limited to, country, hip hop, and pop! This re-occurring program is free and open to the public.  ...
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Jun 1 2023 Thu

Walking Club

9:00am - 10:00am
Adult
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Jun 1 2023 Thu

Walking Club

9:00am - 10:00am
Adult
Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Food, Health & Sciences
Event Details:
Come and join us by enjoying the weather. Grab a family member, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Lest get moving shaking the pounds off and getting healthy. A good group can provide support and help keep everyone on track.   Water wi...
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Jun 1 2023 Thu

Chair Exercises

10:00am - 10:45am
Adult
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Jun 1 2023 Thu

Chair Exercises

10:00am - 10:45am
Adult
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jun 1 2023 Thu

Paintswitch

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jun 1 2023 Thu

Paintswitch

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Summer Experience
Event Details:
Your contribution is important in our collaborative painted artworks. Through the passing around of canvas and having everyone paint something, we're working together to create something beautiful!  ...
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