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Juneteenth

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 library locations will be closed on this 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 library locations will be closed on this day.

Bean Bag Baseball

Friday, June 14, 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...

Cancelled
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!

shelter cat program

Read to a Shelter Cat

Friday, June 14, 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...

Cancelled
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. 

Juneteenth

All Day
Benton Library Branch, Haughton Library Branch, History Center
Closing
Branches:
Benton Library Branch, Haughton Library Branch, History Center

Glow-in-the-Dark Firefly Jars

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Haughton Branch at Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, Summer Experience
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Summer Experience

STEAM Storytime

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Kids at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us on the 3rd Saturday of the month 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 on the 3rd Saturday of the month for a fun STEAM themed storytime! 

fly tying flyer

Fly Tying Workshop

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Large Meeting Room at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Food, Health & Sciences
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

ALTO, the ArkLaTexOma Fly Tyers, will be on hand to demonstrate fly tying. 

Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Food, Health & Sciences
Event Details:

ALTO, the ArkLaTexOma Fly Tyers, will be on hand to demonstrate fly tying. 

Resume Workshop

Monday, June 17, 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, June 17, 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, June 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Aulds Library Meeting Room 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 hav...

Library Branch: Aulds Library Branch
Room: Aulds Library Meeting Room
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.

Chair Exercises

Tuesday, June 18, 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

Chair Exercises

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Plain Dealing Library Branch
Program Type:
Personal Improvement
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement
Harvey

Special Guest: Harvey Rabbit

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Summer Experience
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Enjoy a live show featuring Harvey Rabbit, Cecil the Orangutan, and T-Boy the Alligator as kids learn about the library and the joy of reading with lots of ventriloquism, puppetry,...

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

Enjoy a live show featuring Harvey Rabbit, Cecil the Orangutan, and T-Boy the Alligator as kids learn about the library and the joy of reading with lots of ventriloquism, puppetry, music, magic, comedy, dancing, acting, and audience participation!

Family Storytime

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Tooke Meeting Room at Tooke Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us on Tuesdays to read fun stories, make neat crafts, and sing and dance! We now meet once in the morning at 10 a.m. Every week there is a different theme around which we pick...

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

Join us on Tuesdays to read fun stories, make neat crafts, and sing and dance! We now meet once in the morning at 10 a.m. Every week there is a different theme around which we pick our books and crafts.

Jubilee

Special Guest: Jubilee Zoo @ Joe Delaney Park

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Summer Experience
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

**Weather Permitting** THIS EVENT WILL BE AT JOE DELANEY PARK Get ready to get up close and personal with some furry friends. Jubilee Petting Zoo comes to Haughton with an as...

Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Experience
Event Details:

**Weather Permitting**

Steve

Special Guest: Steve's Snaketuary

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Benton Branch at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Summer Experience
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Did you know that most snakes are not aggressive? They can be defensive when they feel threatened or afraid. However, many people still have an irrational fear of snakes, and this ...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Experience
Event Details:

Did you know that most snakes are not aggressive? They can be defensive when they feel threatened or afraid. However, many people still have an irrational fear of snakes, and this results in the unnecessary killing of many snakes every year.

adulting infographic

Adulting 101

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Haughton Branch at Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Personal Improvement, Summer Experience
Age Group:
Teen (High School)
Event Details:

Adulting is hard. Why not get a head start as we learn how to tackle everyday challenges of being a grown up? A program for teens. 

Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: Personal Improvement, Summer Experience
Event Details:

Adulting is hard. Why not get a head start as we learn how to tackle everyday challenges of being a grown up? A program for teens. 

Colorful Crocheted Blanket

Crochet Club

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Benton Branch at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages
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...

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!

chess

Chess Club

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
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 mo...

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!

East 80 Walking Club

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Community Engagement & Outreach, Food, Health & Sciences, Personal Improvement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come meet at Tall Timbers Park for some fun in the sun, fresh air, exercise. There is not need for anything but a towel, water is provided. For adults only. 

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

Come meet at Tall Timbers Park for some fun in the sun, fresh air, exercise. There is not need for anything but a towel, water is provided. For adults only. 

family story time

Family Storytime

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Storytime
Storytime

Storytime

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Haughton Branch at Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Stories, songs and crafts for kids of all ages.

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

Stories, songs and crafts for kids of all ages.

Jubilee

Special Guest: Jubilee Zoo

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tooke Library Branch
Program Type:
Summer Experience
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

**Weather Permitting** Get ready to get up close and personal with some furry friends. Jubilee Petting Zoo comes to the Library with an assortment of, all or some; mini sheep, p...

Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Experience
Event Details:

**Weather Permitting**

Get ready to get up close and personal with some furry friends. Jubilee Petting Zoo comes to the Library with an assortment of, all or some; mini sheep, pygmy goats, bunnies, chickens, ducklings, and a tortoise.

Our ladies gathering for the Book Club

Adult Book Club

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Benton Branch at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Calling all adults to join us at the Benton Branch!  Join us as we explore and discuss various books and different genres.  Everyone reads a book of their choice and shar...

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

Calling all adults to join us at the Benton Branch!  Join us as we explore and discuss various books and different genres.  Everyone reads a book of their choice and shares their thoughts and input!  We would be happy for you to sto