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SIT & FIT 1st Tuesday and 3rd Thursday / 11 AM - 12 PM Age Group: Adult Event Details: Sign up for Sit and Fit, a chair exercise that is low impact and low mobility, but helps to keep you active!

Sit and Fit

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Personal Improvement
Age Group:
Adult

SIT & FIT

1st Tuesday and 3rd Thursday / 11 AM - 12 PM

Age Group: Adult

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement
Event Details:

SIT & FIT

1st Tuesday and 3rd Thursday / 11 AM - 12 PM

Age Group: Adult

Flyer for Tranquil Tuesdays gentle yoga and low impact exercise

Tranquil Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Haughton Branch at Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Personal Improvement
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 pm for low impact exercise, gentle yoga, and stretch.

Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Personal Improvement
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 pm for low impact exercise, gentle yoga, and stretch.

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Kids Bingo

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Haughton Branch at Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games

Crochet Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Benton Branch at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages

Whether a beginner or an expert, you're welcome to join our Crochet Club. If you're looking to try a new hobby or just hang out with friends while making cool creations, this might just be the club for you!

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

Whether a beginner or an expert, you're welcome to join our Crochet Club. If you're looking to try a new hobby or just hang out with friends while making cool creations, this might just be the club for you!

Classic Mah Jong

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Adult

Come and learn the basics of classic Mah Jong.

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

Come and learn the basics of classic Mah Jong.

Preschool storytime image with time and date of program

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Haughton Branch at Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Stories, letters, numbers, and early concepts for pre-schoolers.

Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, letters, numbers, and early concepts for pre-schoolers.

DISCOVERY PLAY Every Wednesday from 1 PM - 4 PM Age Group: Children Event Details: Caregivers, if you can’t make it to our Family Storytimes, don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with a range of fun and educational activities for children to enjoy and learn through play. From sensory items to building blocks, shakers, magna tiles, and process crafts, there's something for everyone, from babies to tweens and homeschoolers.

Discovery Play

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts, DIY, & Games, Personal Improvement, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween (Middle School)

DISCOVERY PLAY

Every Wednesday from 1 PM - 4 PM

Age Group: Children

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween (Middle School)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts, DIY, & Games, Personal Improvement, STEAM
Event Details:

DISCOVERY PLAY

Every Wednesday from 1 PM - 4 PM

Age Group: Children

11-18-25, chg. Switch to ALL AGES

Let's Play Nintendo Switch! - all ages

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Aulds Branch at Aulds Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages

Nintendo Switch is for all ages 

NINTENDO SWITCH RULES

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

Nintendo Switch is for all ages 

NINTENDO SWITCH RULES

updated ages 6-12; 2026

LEGOⓇ Club, ages 6 -12

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Aulds Library Meeting Room at Aulds Library Branch
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children

4:00 - 4:45PM

LEGOⓇ Club, ages 6 -12*

*Children under the age of 13, must have a parent or guardian, 16 years or older stay in the building while their children are enjoying the program.

 

Library Branch: Aulds Library Branch
Room: Aulds Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

4:00 - 4:45PM

LEGOⓇ Club, ages 6 -12*

*Children under the age of 13, must have a parent or guardian, 16 years or older stay in the building while their children are enjoying the program.

 

kindergarten readiness storytime

Kindergarten Readiness Storytime, ages 3, 4, & 5

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Aulds Library Meeting Room at Aulds Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

KINDERGARTEN READINESS STORYTIME

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Aulds Library Branch
Room: Aulds Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

KINDERGARTEN READINESS STORYTIME

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.

Bingo

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Plain Dealing Meeting Room at Plain Dealing Library Branch
Program Type:
Personal Improvement
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement

Healthcare Workshop

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Food, Health & Sciences, Personal Improvement
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Food, Health & Sciences, Personal Improvement
2nd Thursday / 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Age Group: Adult Event Details: 10 Rounds of pure fun! Jump in for your chance to win awesome prizes. Adults only—no registration needed, just show up and play!

Adult Bingo

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Teen (High School), Adult

2nd Thursday / 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Age Group: Adult

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

2nd Thursday / 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Age Group: Adult

Tween D&D

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Tween (Middle School)

Calling all tweens!!! Do you like fantasy and adventure? Come play Dungeons & Dragons with your friends at the library! 

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

Calling all tweens!!! Do you like fantasy and adventure? Come play Dungeons & Dragons with your friends at the library! 

Delayed Opening-Aulds Branch

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Aulds Library Branch

The Aulds Branch will have a delayed opening at 11 AM due to staff training.

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Branches:
Aulds Library Branch
Description:

The Aulds Branch will have a delayed opening at 11 AM due to staff training.

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Crochet Angels

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Haughton Branch at Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Adult

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!  

Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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. 

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 where they'll learn to sit, listen, share and communicate with others their age in a fun environment. 

Story Time

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Plain Dealing Branch at Plain Dealing Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
BEAN BAG BASEBALL 2nd Friday @ 11 AM - 12 PM Age Group: Adult Event Details: Join us for about nine rounds of Bean Bag Baseball, followed by a fun potluck lunch! Bring a dish to share—or just bring yourself. Beginners are definitely welcome and encouraged!

Beanbag Baseball

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Community Engagement & Outreach, Food, Health & Sciences, Personal Improvement
Age Group:
Adult

BEAN BAG BASEBALL

2nd Friday @ 11 AM - 12 PM

Age Group: Adult

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Engagement & Outreach, Food, Health & Sciences, Personal Improvement
Event Details:

BEAN BAG BASEBALL

2nd Friday @ 11 AM - 12 PM

Age Group: Adult

Family Flannel Fluency Hour

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benton Branch at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages

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

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
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!

Old Tyme Music Jam

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adult

Old time and bluegrass musicians meet together to play acoustic music - gospel, bluegrass, old time, old country. Come join us in our music jam! 

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Old time and bluegrass musicians meet together to play acoustic music - gospel, bluegrass, old time, old country. Come join us in our music jam! 

11-18-25, chg. Switch to ALL AGES

Let's Play Nintendo Switch! - all ages

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Aulds Branch at Aulds Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages

Nintendo Switch is for all ages 

NINTENDO SWITCH RULES

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

Nintendo Switch is for all ages 

NINTENDO SWITCH RULES

4th Friday / 10 AM - 4 PM Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Boost your child’s reading skills and confidence—or simply help them unwind—by signing up for a cozy 20-minute reading session with a shelter cat! We offer six sessions each day, so advanced registration is required. Spots fill quickly, but cancellations do happen, so be sure to join the list—you might just get lucky!

Read to Shelter Cat

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East 80 Conference Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Reading with Animals
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult

4th Friday / 10 AM - 4 PM

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
Program Type: Reading with Animals
Event Details:

4th Friday / 10 AM - 4 PM

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Teen (High School)

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!

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!