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Central Library

(318) 746-1693
2206 Beckett Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
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Mon-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm
Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

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Aulds Library Branch

(318) 742-2337
3950 Wayne Avenue
Bossier City, LA 71112
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Mon-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm
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-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm
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-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm
Fri: Closed
Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Haughton Library Branch

(318) 949-0196
116 West McKinley
Haughton, LA 71037
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Mon-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm
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-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm
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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Mon-Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

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In addition to the digital resources provided by Bossier Parish Libraries, we have curated this list of helpful additional resources.  These resources are not provided by the library but have been vetted by our librarians as reliable sources of information.

DigitalLearn

If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.

Famous Quotes & Authors

Famous Quotes & Authors is the most complete and useful web resource about Famous Quotes! We have the best collection of Famous quotations for all occasions! Browse over 25,000 quotes online from over 6,700 famous authors.

Federal Student Aid

Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation.  At the office of Federal Student Aid, our more than 1,300 employees help make college education possible for every dedicated mind by providing more than $120 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year to more than 13 million students paying for college or career school.  We are proud to sponsor millions of American minds pursuing their educational dreams. (also available en Español).

Fuel Economy - U.S. Department of Energy

The official U.S. government source for fuel economy information featuring updated fuel economy data for new and used vehicles, side-by-side comparisons, and fuel saving tips to help you make informed automotive purchase decisions.

GoodCall Scholarship Search Engine

GoodCall integrates data and technology to make finding scholarships easier for students and their families. And, unlike other scholarship search sites, we’re totally free and open – no fee or account sign-up required. View thousands of scholarships, filter results by specific requirements, and even search by competition level and entry difficulty.

Health eLinks

Health eLinks is a service of the Library of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport. The goal is to help people take an active role in their health and wellness by providing easy access to reliable sources of health information.  Health eLinks is a collection of links to websites and documents that have been evaluated and are intended for the general public rather than medical professionals.

Jobs for Teens Headquarters

The largest FREE resource on the internet focused on helping teens find jobs.  Whether you're a teenager looking to work online, part-time, during the summer, or even full-time, we have the resources you need.  Jobs for Teens HQ provides pertinent information on job searching, résumé writing, teen labor laws, work permit information, frequently asked questions, and more.

Kelly Blue Book

For almost 90 years, we’ve been the experts in new car prices and used car values. We make it easy to research a new or used car, compare cars, find cars for sale, and make a well-informed decision.

Launch Network

The Launch Network Resource Navigator is a starting point for creating a platform that links area entrepreneurs and business owners to local, regional, and state services to help companies launch, grow, and prosper.

Learn How to Become

A one-stop, comprehensive resource that guides individuals through each of the steps they need to take to begin, further, or change their career path.

LendEDU

LendEDU is a marketplace for student loans and student loan refinance. We created LendEDU to help student loan borrowers find transparency without damaging their credit.

Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections. The Library is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office.

Math Glossary

Learning starts from wondering, and one purpose of this site is to serve as a resource for things, simple but curious, related to Mathematics.  Find words and concepts related to mathematics to help you better understand.

NASA PubSpace

PubMed Central (PMC) is a full-text, online archive of journal literature operated by the National Library of Medicine. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is using PMC to permanently preserve and provide easy public access to the peer-reviewed papers resulting from NASA-funded research. 

National Stuttering Association

The National Stuttering Association (NSA) provides support, friendship, and information to the stuttering community, instilling the sense of self-worth so often missing in the lives of those who battle this condition.  The NSA is the largest non-profit organization in the world dedicated to bringing hope and empowerment to children and adults who stutter, their families, and professionals, through support, education, advocacy, and research. Our vision is to build on our position as the preeminent organization for supporting people who stutter.  The Shreveport Adult Chapter meets the first Thursday of every month for ages 18+

OpenStax

When it comes to education,there should be no limits.Our high-quality educational tools give students access to the learning materials they need to succeed, at little to no cost. Because we don’t believe anything should come between students and their future.

PDR - Prescriber's Digital Reference

Formerly Physician's Desk Reference, PDR delivers innovative health knowledge products and services that support prescribing decisions and patient adherence to improve health.

RefDesk

RefDesk is a free and family friendly web site indexing and reviewing quality, credible, and current Internet reference resources. Check your facts quickly and easily at the RefDesk, which features a site of the day, thought of the day, and plenty of multi-search tools.

teAchnology

For over a decade, teAchnology has been providing free and easy to use resources for teachers dedicated to improving the education of today's generation of students. We feature thousands of lesson plans, free printable worksheets, rubrics, teaching tips, worksheet makers, web quests, math worksheets, and other great teacher resources.  We are the online teacher resource that is designed to help busy Kindergarten through High School teachers.

Understood

Parents want the best for their children. We do, too. For the first time ever, 15 nonprofit organizations have joined forces to support parents of the one in five children with learning and attention issues throughout their journey.  With the right support, parents can help children unlock their strengths and reach their full potential. With state-of-the-art technology, personalized resources, free daily access to experts, a secure online community, practical tips and more, Understood aims to be that support.

University HQ

University Headquarters (UniversityHQ) is your #1 resource for finding top rated colleges, scholarships, potential salaries and helping you find the right career. Our goal is to become one of the best online resources helping students navigate through the higher education process.

USA.gov

Your online guide to government information and services.  We create and organize timely, needed government information and services and make them accessible to the public anytime, anywhere, via their channel of choice.  USA.gov allows you to search various types of government information; from public safety to jobs and education to taxes to voting.

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
May 28 2022 Sat

Saturday Sprouts Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
May 28 2022 Sat

Saturday Sprouts Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, 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!! ...
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
May 28 2022 Sat

Coffee and Classics Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen (High School), Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
May 28 2022 Sat

Coffee and Classics Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen (High School), Adult
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adult
Program Type: Book Club
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
May 31 2022 Tue

Chair Exercise

10:00am - 10:45am
Adult
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
May 31 2022 Tue

Chair Exercise

10:00am - 10:45am
Adult
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Food, Health & Sciences
Event Details:
Join us for our Chair Exercise program Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am for adults. No registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
May 31 2022 Tue

Preschool Summer Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
May 31 2022 Tue

Preschool Summer Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: StoryTime, Summer Experience
Event Details:
Summer Storytimes for 5 and under will be on Tuesdays at 11 am - Haughton Branch. Join us for songs, stories and crafts ...
This event is in the "Central Library" group.
May 31 2022 Tue

Compassion for Lives - IT Training

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult
This event is in the "Central Library" group.
May 31 2022 Tue

Compassion for Lives - IT Training

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:
COMPASSION FOR LIVES has developed an exciting program to train individuals in their pursuits in information technology careers. It provides the necessary training to assist individuals pass CompTIA’s A+, Network+ and Security+ as well as Micros...
This event is in the "Central Library" group.
May 31 2022 Tue

Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
This event is in the "Central Library" group.
May 31 2022 Tue

Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library
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, stop by the Reference Desk or call the library at (318...
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