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Chair Exercises

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Plain Dealing Branch at Plain Dealing Library Branch
Program Type:
Personal Improvement
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement
kindergarten readiness

Kindergarten Readiness, ages 3, 4, & 5

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Aulds Library Meeting Room at Aulds Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

KINDERGARTEN READINESSThis program is designed for children ages 3, 4, and 5.  A child may join the program after their 3rd birthday.  A child transitions out of the prog...

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Required
Library Branch: Aulds Library Branch
Room: Aulds Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

KINDERGARTEN READINESS

This program is designed for children ages 3, 4, and 5.  A child may join the program after their 3rd birthday.  A child transitions out of the program after their 6th birthday.

christmas coffee

Coffee Cup Ornaments

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00pm
Haughton Branch at Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Make a cute cup ornament for your tree.

Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Make a cute cup ornament for your tree.

Adult Bingo on Bellevue

Adult Bingo

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come out for your last Bingo of the year. Adults only.

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Come out for your last Bingo of the year. Adults only.

Homework Helper

Homework Helper

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
One-on-One Appointment, Personal Improvement
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Homework Helper provides one on one tutoring by appointment for students in grades 1st-3rd on the subjects reading and math. ***Tutoring is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, ...

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: One-on-One Appointment, Personal Improvement
Event Details:

Homework Helper provides one on one tutoring by appointment for students in grades 1st-3rd on the subjects reading and math.

A Winning LEGOⓇ Creation!

LEGOⓇmania

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Benton Branch at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween (Middle School)
Event Details:

The library will be providing LEGOsⓇ that kids can build with, so come join us for a fun time! They will have to use their creativity to come up with the best designs they can imag...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch
Age Group: Children, Tween (Middle School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, STEAM
Event Details:

The library will be providing LEGOsⓇ that kids can build with, so come join us for a fun time!

booktok holiday ornament spectacular flyer

Booktok Holiday Ornament Spectacular

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Makerspace at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages, Teen (High School), Adult
Event Details:

Come hang in the makerspace with us while we decorate an ornament inspired by Booktok's favorite fantasy books like ACOTAR and Fourth Wing, create DIY Christmas cards, curate your ...

Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages, Teen (High School), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Come hang in the makerspace with us while we decorate an ornament inspired by Booktok's favorite fantasy books like ACOTAR and Fourth Wing, create DIY Christmas cards, curate your own sticker packs and enjoy free hot chocolate and snacks!

crochet

Crochet Angels

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Haughton Branch at Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

We crochet every Friday at 10am.  Whatever level you find yourself on - we would love for you to join us!  

Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

We crochet every Friday at 10am.  Whatever level you find yourself on - we would love for you to join us!  

Storytime fun with Sara and Lake for Mardi Gras!

Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Welcome to Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime!  This storytime is geared towards preschool-aged children where they'll learn to sit, listen, share and communicate with others t...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Storytime
Event Details:

Welcome to Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime!  This storytime is geared towards preschool-aged children where they'll learn to sit, listen, share and communicate with others their age in a fun environment. 

Bean Bag Baseball

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us as Team A and Team B go head to head in the Bean Bag Baseball Match! Refreshments will be served.  Adults only. Registration is required. Call 318-949-2665 to re...

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Join us as Team A and Team B go head to head in the Bean Bag Baseball Match!

Refreshments will be served. 

Adults only. Registration is required. Call 318-949-2665 to reserve your spot today!

Jar filled with fun story pictures/pieces

Family Flannel Fluency Hour

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

It's Family Flannel Fluency Hour! After an energizing Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime, have fun with flannel (felt) story pieces as a family! Retell your favorite classics or cre...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

It's Family Flannel Fluency Hour! After an energizing Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime, have fun with flannel (felt) story pieces as a family!

shelter cat program

Read to a Shelter Cat

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East 80 Conference Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
One-on-One Appointment, Personal Improvement, Reading with Animals
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Participate in an amazing program to increase your children's reading skills and confidence or decrease stress by signing up for a 20-minute reading session with a shelter cat.&nbs...

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: One-on-One Appointment, Personal Improvement, Reading with Animals
Event Details:

Participate in an amazing program to increase your children's reading skills and confidence or decrease stress by signing up for a 20-minute reading session with a shelter cat. 

Staff Christmas Party

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library Complex, Aulds Library Branch, Benton Library Branch, East 80 Library Branch, Haughton Library Branch, History Center, Plain Dealing Library Branch, Tooke Library Branch

All Bossier Parish Libraries will close at 3 PM, Friday, December 13th for our Staff Christmas Party. Rest assured, we won't party too hard. Our Central, Benton, and Haughton branc...

Closing
Branches:
Central Library Complex, Aulds Library Branch, Benton Library Branch, East 80 Library Branch, Haughton Library Branch, History Center, Plain Dealing Library Branch, Tooke Library Branch
Description:

All Bossier Parish Libraries will close at 3 PM, Friday, December 13th for our Staff Christmas Party. Rest assured, we won't party too hard.

Haughton Closed for Christmas Parade/Festival

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Haughton Library Branch
Closing
Branches:
Haughton Library Branch
Miss Stephanie reading to the children

Saturday Sprouts Storytime

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come join the fun!! Saturday Sprouts Storytime is the place to be on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month!. Enjoy music, movement, and more! Storytime and crafts!! Don't miss out...

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 Saturdays of the month!. Enjoy music, movement, and more! Storytime and crafts!! Don't miss out!!

STEAM Storytime

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Kids at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a fun STEAM themed storytime! 

Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Kids
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a fun STEAM themed storytime! 

Resume Workshop

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East 80 Branch at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers, Personal Improvement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Adults can receive a 30-minute resume assistance session to help with their cover letter, formatting, phrasing, or resources for the interview process. A physical copy of your c...

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Jobs & Careers, Personal Improvement
Event Details:

Adults can receive a 30-minute resume assistance session to help with their cover letter, formatting, phrasing, or resources for the interview process.

A physical copy of your current resume is required for review. 

image of diamond painting

Diamond Art Painting

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Haughton Branch at Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us and create a diamond masterpiece. 

Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Join us and create a diamond masterpiece. 

Intermediate & Beyond Crochet Group, 2024

Intermediate & Beyond Levels Crochet Group

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Aulds Branch at Aulds Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Intermediate & Beyond Levels Crochet Group. Please come and be a part of the group.  Bring your supplies and work on an existing project or start a new one.  We ...

Library Branch: Aulds Library Branch
Room: Aulds Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Intermediate & Beyond Levels Crochet Group. 

Please come and be a part of the group.  Bring your supplies and work on an existing project or start a new one.  We have lots of books for patterns and ideas.

people exercising

Seated Exercise

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Haughton Branch at Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Personal Improvement
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement

Chair Exercises

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Plain Dealing Branch at Plain Dealing Library Branch
Program Type:
Personal Improvement
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement

History Center Outreach - Haughton Council on Aging

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Community Engagement
Program Type:
Community Engagement & Outreach, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Our History Center provides educational programs to our community partners. If you'd like to schedule a program for your group, please contact our Outreach Historian, Pam Carlisle,...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Engagement
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Engagement & Outreach, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Our History Center provides educational programs to our community partners. If you'd like to schedule a program for your group, please contact our Outreach Historian, Pam Carlisle, at 318-746-7717 or pcarlisle@bossierlibrary.org 

quilting

Quilts of Bossier Parish and Northwest Louisiana: The Art of Warmth

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Haughton Branch at Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Local quilting is explored and shared by Pam Carlise of the Bossier Parish Libraries History Center

Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Culture, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Local quilting is explored and shared by Pam Carlise of the Bossier Parish Libraries History Center

Grinch Pillows

Tween Tuesday

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Kids Activities Room at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Tween (Middle School)
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Kids Activities Room
Age Group: Tween (Middle School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0