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Chess Club

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult

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, call the library at (318) 746-1693!

Library Branch: Central Library Complex
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, call the library at (318) 746-1693!

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group

Bilingual Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, Personal Improvement, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

4th Wednesday / @ 10 AM - 11 AM

Age Group: Children

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Personal Improvement, Storytime
Event Details:

4th Wednesday / @ 10 AM - 11 AM

Age Group: Children

This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 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.

This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group

Wiggle Wednesday

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central Kids Activities Room at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Get ready to move and groove because Wiggle Wednesdays is back! Every Wednesday at 11:30 AM, join us in the Activity Room for a fun-filled session designed for little ones.

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

Get ready to move and groove because Wiggle Wednesdays is back! Every Wednesday at 11:30 AM, join us in the Activity Room for a fun-filled session designed for little ones.

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group

Discovery Play

Wednesday, April 22, 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

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

Walking Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Food, Health & Sciences, Personal Improvement
Age Group:
All Ages

The Walking Club has moved indoors! Join us for fun and fitness at the Cypress 3:16 Field House. We can get our steps in, rain or shine, at this convenient location! 

4703 Palmetto Rd, Benton, LA 71006

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Food, Health & Sciences, Personal Improvement
Event Details:

The Walking Club has moved indoors! Join us for fun and fitness at the Cypress 3:16 Field House. We can get our steps in, rain or shine, at this convenient location! 

4703 Palmetto Rd, Benton, LA 71006

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

LEGOⓇmania

Thursday, April 23, 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 Builders!!! Come and join us at the Benton Branch Library every last Thursday of the month and challenge yourself. All you need to bring is your imagination and creativity! Legos® will be provided by 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 Builders!!! Come and join us at the Benton Branch Library every last Thursday of the month and challenge yourself. All you need to bring is your imagination and creativity! Legos® will be provided by the library.

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, 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: 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. 

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group

Creative Friday

Friday, April 24, 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

This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group

Story Time

Friday, April 24, 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
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

Family Flannel Fluency Hour

Friday, April 24, 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!

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

Old Tyme Music Jam

Friday, April 24, 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! 

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group

Steeped-n-Stories

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East 80 Conference Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

We keep things simple and relaxed. Instead of assigning a single book or category, everyone reads what they enjoy and comes ready to share.

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

We keep things simple and relaxed. Instead of assigning a single book or category, everyone reads what they enjoy and comes ready to share.

This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group

Mini Musicians

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central Kids Activities Room at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Children

Come and join the excitement at our Grown-Up and Me story time where we will explore and play music in the
Activity Room for Mini Musicians on Feb. 10 and 24 @11:30 AM. Don’t miss out on the fun! Ages 0 - 5

Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Kids Activities Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Come and join the excitement at our Grown-Up and Me story time where we will explore and play music in the
Activity Room for Mini Musicians on Feb. 10 and 24 @11:30 AM. Don’t miss out on the fun! Ages 0 - 5

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

Crochet Club

Tuesday, April 28, 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!

This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group

Wiggle Wednesday

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central Kids Activities Room at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Get ready to move and groove because Wiggle Wednesdays is back! Every Wednesday at 11:30 AM, join us in the Activity Room for a fun-filled session designed for little ones.

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

Get ready to move and groove because Wiggle Wednesdays is back! Every Wednesday at 11:30 AM, join us in the Activity Room for a fun-filled session designed for little ones.

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group

Discovery Play

Wednesday, April 29, 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

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

Evening Book Club

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Benton Branch at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Benton Branch has another book club! If you're interested in joining a group that shares your enthusiasm for a good book and interesting conversation, look no further. Each month, the group selects an intriguing read to enjoy and discuss.

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Benton Branch has another book club! If you're interested in joining a group that shares your enthusiasm for a good book and interesting conversation, look no further. Each month, the group selects an intriguing read to enjoy and discuss.

This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group

Story Time

Friday, May 1, 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
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

Old Tyme Music Jam

Friday, May 1, 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! 

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group

Anime and Manga

Friday, May 1, 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.

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

Game Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Benton Branch at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages

Let's have some friendly competitive fun playing games! Board games, digital games, gaming devices, educational games, and more! Join the Benton gang and have a blast. C'mon! Don't miss out!

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

Let's have some friendly competitive fun playing games! Board games, digital games, gaming devices, educational games, and more! Join the Benton gang and have a blast. C'mon! Don't miss out!

This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group

Reading with Lucy

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Haughton Branch at Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Personal Improvement, Reading with Animals
Age Group:
Children

Lucy is a registered therapy dog that children can come and read to with no judgment. She is at our library every 2nd Saturday of the month at 11:00.

Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Personal Improvement, Reading with Animals
Event Details:

Lucy is a registered therapy dog that children can come and read to with no judgment. She is at our library every 2nd Saturday of the month at 11:00.