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Due to ongoing winter weather conditions, all library locations will be remain closedMonday, January 26th and Tuesday, January 27th. 

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Tranquil Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 27, 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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Teens ages 13-17, Board Games

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Aulds Library Meeting Room at Aulds Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Teen (High School)

Teens ages 13-17 years

 4th Tuesday of every month, 3:30 - 4:30pm

New activity every month

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

Teens ages 13-17 years

 4th Tuesday of every month, 3:30 - 4:30pm

New activity every month

Crochet Club

Tuesday, January 27, 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!

Divorce and Custody Legal Discussion

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Conference Room at Central Library Complex
Purpose of Meeting:

The purpose of this meeting is to provide free legal education to the community about divorce and custody issues. An attorney will be present to give general information about thes...

Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

The purpose of this meeting is to provide free legal education to the community about divorce and custody issues.

4th Wednesday / @ 10 AM - 11 AM Age Group: Children Event Details: Join Us for Bilingual Storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, and fun activities in English and Spanish. Perfect for young learners and families!

Bilingual Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 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

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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 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 28, 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

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Let's Play Nintendo Switch! - all ages

Wednesday, January 28, 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

kindergarten readiness storytime

Kindergarten Readiness Storytime, ages 3, 4, & 5

Thursday, January 29, 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.

LEGOⓇmania

Thursday, January 29, 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.

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Crochet Angels

Friday, January 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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

Family Flannel Fluency Hour

Friday, January 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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

Shadow Puppets

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games

Adult Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Adult

Benton's adult DND game day!

A patron lead Dungeons and Dragons group for players 18 and up!

Session will start at 11:00 am and end around 1:30pm

Sign up online, at our front desk, or give us a call!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Benton's adult DND game day!

A patron lead Dungeons and Dragons group for players 18 and up!

Session will start at 11:00 am and end around 1:30pm

Sign up online, at our front desk, or give us a call!

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Spill the Tea Social

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Haughton Branch at Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Personal Improvement
Age Group:
Adult

A drop in program serving hot drinks, and even hotter gossip on what's new at the library, and in your community. Join us and find out what's going on here at your Haughton branch, and at your other Bossier Parish Libraries.

Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Personal Improvement
Event Details:

A drop in program serving hot drinks, and even hotter gossip on what's new at the library, and in your community. Join us and find out what's going on here at your Haughton branch, and at your other Bossier Parish Libraries.

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Diamond Art Painting

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Haughton Branch at Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Adult

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. 

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

Let's Play Nintendo Switch! - all ages

Monday, February 2, 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

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The Enchanted Beehive Book Club

All Day
Benton Branch Online at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Welcome to The Enchanted Beehive, where stories buzz with magic, mystery, and a touch of heat. ✨ Join our Online Fantasy & Paranormal Book Club for Adults — no meetings, no deadlines, just you and the tales that enchant, thrill, and tempt.

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

Welcome to The Enchanted Beehive, where stories buzz with magic, mystery, and a touch of heat. ✨ Join our Online Fantasy & Paranormal Book Club for Adults — no meetings, no deadlines, just you and the tales that enchant, thrill, and tempt.

Homeschool Connections

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, Food, Health & Sciences, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

The Benton staff will facilitate an academically-themed, hands-on hour of activities for area homeschooled students.

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Food, Health & Sciences, STEAM
Event Details:

The Benton staff will facilitate an academically-themed, hands-on hour of activities for area homeschooled students.

Flyer for Tranquil Tuesdays gentle yoga and low impact exercise

Tranquil Tuesdays

Tuesday, February 3, 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.