History Center-New Operating Hours

The History Center will have new hours beginning, December 15, 2025.
Their hours will be Monday-Friday 9:00 AM- 6:00 PM.
Saturday services will be scheduled by appointment. 
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Family Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Bring your little ones along for an interactive session of stories, songs, movement, rhymes, activities, or crafts!

Family Story Time is held on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your little ones along for an interactive session of stories, songs, movement, rhymes, activities, or crafts!

Family Story Time is held on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month.

discovery play

Discovery Play

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween (Middle School)

Visit the library every Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 P.M. inside the East 80 Meeting room, for our Discovery Play program!

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

Visit the library every Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 P.M. inside the East 80 Meeting room, for our Discovery Play program!

Sitting excerise

Sit and Fit

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Community Engagement & Outreach
Age Group:
Adult

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 meets on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month. For adults only.

Registration is required. 

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Engagement & Outreach
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 meets on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month. For adults only.

Registration is required. 

Arts & Culture

Anime and Manga

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Movies & Film
Age Group:
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)

Teens can watch new Anime shows and movies, talk about their favorite shows and Manga series, and show off their Cosplay! You don't need to register. Snacks will be provided. 

Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies & Film
Event Details:

Teens can watch new Anime shows and movies, talk about their favorite shows and Manga series, and show off their Cosplay! You don't need to register. Snacks will be provided. 

Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.

book club

Books and Brews

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East 80 Conference Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

September, we’re rebranding as Books and Brew — a fresh new take on adult programming with lively book discussions and your choice of coffee or tea in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

September, we’re rebranding as Books and Brew — a fresh new take on adult programming with lively book discussions and your choice of coffee or tea in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Come out to enjoy a great story and make some crafts.

Bilinguals Storytime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts, DIY, & Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts, DIY, & Games, Storytime

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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 libraries closed.

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 libraries closed.

Creative Friday

Creative Friday

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us every 4th Friday of each month for Creative Fridays! We have revamped the program to include everyone!

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

Join us every 4th Friday of each month for Creative Fridays! We have revamped the program to include everyone!

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

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Community Engagement & Outreach, 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: Community Engagement & Outreach, Personal Improvement
Event Details:

SIT & FIT

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

Age Group: Adult

New Year's Eve (Early Closure)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 4:30pm - 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 4:30 PM on New Year's Eve. 

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 4:30 PM on New Year's Eve. 

New Year's Day

All Day
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 be closed for New Year's Day.

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 be closed for New Year's Day.

Anime and Manga come and watch new show and movies. Participate in artistic activies Meet on the 1st and 3rd Friday each month 4 P.M.-5 P.M.

Anime and Manga

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, Movies & Film
Age Group:
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)

Watch new shows and movies, participate in artistic activities. Every 1st and 3rd Friday each month. 4-5 P.M.

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

Watch new shows and movies, participate in artistic activities. Every 1st and 3rd Friday each month. 4-5 P.M.

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

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

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

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

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

FAMILY STORYTIME

Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Bring your little ones along for an interactive session of stories, songs, movement, rhymes, activities, or crafts!

Family Story Time is held on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10AM

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your little ones along for an interactive session of stories, songs, movement, rhymes, activities, or crafts!

Family Story Time is held on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10AM

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 14, 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

Watch new shows and movies, Participate in artistic activities 3rd Friday each month.

Anime and Manga

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, Movies & Film
Age Group:
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)

Come watch new show and movies, participate in artistic  activies. Meet on the 3rd Friday each month at 4 - 5 P.M.

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

Come watch new show and movies, participate in artistic  activies. Meet on the 3rd Friday each month at 4 - 5 P.M.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
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 be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

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 be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

FAMILY STORYTIME

Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Bring your little ones along for an interactive session of stories, songs, movement, rhymes, activities, or crafts!

Family Story Time is held on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10AM

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your little ones along for an interactive session of stories, songs, movement, rhymes, activities, or crafts!

Family Story Time is held on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10AM

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 21, 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

4th Friday / 10 AM - 4 PM Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Drop in anytime between 10 AM and 4 PM for Creative Friday! Each month features a new hands-on craft—past projects include mini model houses, canvas painting, beadwork, and other surprise creations. You’ll also have full access to our art supplies, so you can personalize the month’s craft or create something entirely your own. Whether you're a homeschooler, a hobby artist, or someone who simply loves to make things, this self-guided creative space

Creative Friday

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts, DIY, & Games, Personal Improvement, STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

4th Friday / 10 AM - 4 PM

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts, DIY, & Games, Personal Improvement, STEAM
Event Details:

4th Friday / 10 AM - 4 PM