Skip to main content
Home
Bossier Parish Libraries

Central Library

(318) 746-1693
2206 Beckett Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
See map: Google Maps

Library Information

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Online Event

Community Engagement

Aulds Library Branch

(318) 742-2337
3950 Wayne Avenue
Bossier City, LA 71112
See map: Google Maps

Library Information

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

Benton Library Branch

(318) 965-2751
115 Courthouse Drive
Benton, LA 71006
See map: Google Maps

Library Information

Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

East 80 Library Branch

(318) 949-2665
1050 Bellevue Road
Haughton, LA 71037
See map: Google Maps

Library Information

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

Haughton Library Branch

(318) 949-0196
116 West McKinley
Haughton, LA 71037
See map: Google Maps

Library Information

Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

History Center

(318) 746-7717
2206 Beckett Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
See map: Google Maps

Library Information

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm
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
See map: Google Maps

Library Information

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

Tooke Library Branch

(318) 987-3915
451 Fairview Point Road
Elm Grove, LA 71051
See map: Google Maps

Library Information

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

Main navigation

  • Home
    • Get or Renew a Library Card
    • My Account
    • Welcome to Your Library
  • Classes & Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Calendar
    • Reserve a Room
    • Virtual Author Talks
  • Services
    • Search the Library
    • Digital & E-Content
    • Beyond Books: Non-Traditional Materials
    • BPL Delivers
    • Curbside Pickup Service
    • In-House Services
      • Printing, Copying, Faxing, & Scanning
      • Exam Proctoring
      • Interlibrary Loan
    • Internet & WiFi Access
    • Request for Field Trip or Library Visit
    • What Should I Read Next?
    • Online Tutorials
  • Resources
    • History & Genealogy
    • Research Databases
    • Additional Resources
    • Community Resources
    • Educator Resources
    • Legal Resources
    • Community Conversations
    • Student Resources
    • Tutorials
    • Library @ Home
    • DMV Permit Practice Test
    • Gale Courses for Continuing Education
    • Homework Help
    • Small Business Resources
  • How do I...
    • Get or Renew a Library Card?
    • Place a Hold?
    • Renew a Library Item?
    • Pay My Account Balance?
    • Download eBooks, Audiobooks, & More?
    • Borrow Items from Another Library?
    • Reserve a Meeting Room?
    • Request a Book Be Purchased?
    • Print from Home, Work, or WiFi?
  • Locations
    • Aulds Branch
    • Benton Branch
    • Central Library
    • East 80 Branch
    • Haughton Branch
    • History Center
    • Plain Dealing Branch
    • Tooke Branch
    • Community Engagement
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Job Opportunities
    • Library Administration
    • Library Board of Control
    • Library Branches
    • Library Policies
    • Annual Report & Statistics
    • History of Bossier Parish Library
    • Mission, Vision, and Focus
    • Bossier Parish Police Jury
    • Green Gold Library System
    • NEW LIBRARY PROJECTS
My Account

Breadcrumb

  1. Home
  2. About Us

Our Mission

Our mission is to enrich, educate, and inspire our community by providing unique and welcoming physical and virtual environments in which open thought, innovation, and the sharing of ideas are encouraged.

Our Vision

To support the changing needs of Bossier Parish by being a safe and inviting haven for all, fostering education and literacy, encouraging personal growth, inspiring curiosity, and building connections that strengthen our community.

Our Focus

Strategic Plan

After a series of community town hall meetings where we received feedback directly from our community members and library staff, our library administration and board of control worked together to create this community-focused Strategic Plan for 2021-2025.

Our Goals Are To:

Enrich Our Community

  • Form alliances with other social agencies
  • Extend community focus
  • Address social issues

Educate Our Community

  • Form alliances with educational agencies
  • Continue and expand literacy initiatives
  • Facilitate conversations on civic and social issues

Inspire Our Community

  • Foster creativity by offering innovative spaces and technology
  • Spark curiosity, build connections, and strengthen community
  • Advance collection of diverse and inclusive materials

How Will We Accomplish These Goals?

  • Seek out financial opportunities to enhance user experience
  • Create new policies and procedures to promote Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • Revise existing policies and procedures to remove barriers to access
  • Maintain a diverse and inclusive collection
  • Offer diverse and inclusive programs
  • Continue to re-evaluate community needs
  • Utilize staff to support community initiatives

How Will We Know If These Goals Have Been Accomplished?

  • All citizens feel safe and welcome
  • Social unity
  • Resources widely available to those in need

We recognize the library cannot accomplish any of this alone and it will take collaboration between all members of the community to achieve the goals set forth in this plan.

Upcoming Events

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...
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Jan 28 2023 Sat

Saturday Sprouts Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Jan 28 2023 Sat

Saturday Sprouts Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: StoryTime
Event Details:
Come join the fun!! Saturday Sprouts Storytime is the place to be on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month!. Enjoy music, movement, and more! Storytime and crafts!! Don't miss out!! ...
  • View More

About Us

Administration
Contact Us
Our Mission
History

Get Involved

Job Opportunities
Library Events

Information

Board of Control
Bossier Parish Police Jury
City of Bossier City

Social Media