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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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Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Benton Library Branch

(318) 965-2751
115 Courthouse Drive
Benton, LA 71006
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Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

East 80 Library Branch

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

Haughton Library Branch

(318) 949-0196
116 West McKinley
Haughton, LA 71037
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Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

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.

ByLaws

Library Board of Control Bylaws suspended 10/19/2022, effective immediately, by order of the Bossier Parish Police Jury.  New Bylaws are TBD by the Bossier Parish Police Jury.

Library Board of Control

Officers:

Bob Brotherton, President
Doug Rimmer, Vice President

Board Members:

Glenn Benton
Bob Brotherton
Charles Gray
Doug Rimmer

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

Interested in Serving on the Library Board of Control?

A résumé and letter of interest can be submitted to the Bossier Parish Police Jury at P.O. Box 70, Benton, LA  71006.

Meetings

All Library Board meetings are open to the public.  Due to changes to the Library Board of Control, information about meeting times and dates is TBD by the Bossier Parish Police Jury.

Meeting Agenda

Next Regular Meeting:  1-18-2023 Board Meeting Agenda

Meeting Minutes:

  • 2022 (8)
  • 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.
Jan 26 2023 Thu

Ukuleles for Beginners

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Closed
Registration
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jan 26 2023 Thu

Ukuleles for Beginners

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Closed
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Does your child express interest in music?  Here is a chance for your child to learn to play the ukelele! We have 4 spots available with free lessons and a ukelele for check out for practice at home. Ages 8-15.  Register on line or call ...
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Jan 27 2023 Fri

Walking Club

10:00am - 10:30am
All Ages
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Jan 27 2023 Fri

Walking Club

10:00am - 10:30am
All Ages
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement & Outreach, Personal Improvement
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jan 27 2023 Fri

Crochet Angels

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jan 27 2023 Fri

Crochet Angels

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:
Every Friday we work on fun projects together!  Beginners welcome! ...
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Jan 27 2023 Fri

Lil' Literacy Learners Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Jan 27 2023 Fri

Lil' Literacy Learners Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: StoryTime
Event Details:
Welcome to Lil' Literacy Learners Storytime!  This storytime is geared towards preschool aged children.  In this program, we'll be introducing life and social skills, sensory, motor, phonics techniques and more.   We will have ...
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Jan 27 2023 Fri

Line Dancing

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Jan 27 2023 Fri

Line Dancing

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Jan 27 2023 Fri

Teen DND

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen (High School)
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Jan 27 2023 Fri

Teen DND

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen (High School)
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:
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 5:30-6:00pm. Parents be ready to pick up your teens no later than 6! New player? Feel free to bri...
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