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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Junior Paleontologist Club

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Central Large Meeting Room at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Food, Health & Sciences, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween (Middle School)

Junior Paleontologist Club every 1 Saturday of every month ages 6+. We’ll be digging up fossils, learning about many dinosaurs and their ways. There will be activities and prizes with your host Mr. Jake! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween (Middle School)
Program Type: Food, Health & Sciences, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Junior Paleontologist Club every 1 Saturday of every month ages 6+. We’ll be digging up fossils, learning about many dinosaurs and their ways. There will be activities and prizes with your host Mr. Jake! 

spill the tea

Spill the Tea Social

Monday, January 5, 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.

image of diamond painting

Diamond Art Painting

Monday, January 5, 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. 

yarn club, updated 10-30-25

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Aulds Library Meeting Room at Aulds Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Calling all crocheters, knitters, weavers, and anyone else who works with yarn.  Join us for yarning and chatting!

Bring your supplies and work on an existing project or start a new one.

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

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Calling all crocheters, knitters, weavers, and anyone else who works with yarn.  Join us for yarning and chatting!

Bring your supplies and work on an existing project or start a new one.

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.

kids bingo

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
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

Legos updated 10-30-25

LEGOⓇ Club, ages 6 -11

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 -11*

*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 -11*

*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
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

crochet

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!  

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

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

spill the tea

Spill the Tea Social

Monday, January 12, 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.

image of diamond painting

Diamond Art Painting

Monday, January 12, 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. 

yarn club, updated 10-30-25

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Aulds Library Meeting Room at Aulds Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Calling all crocheters, knitters, weavers, and anyone else who works with yarn.  Join us for yarning and chatting!

Bring your supplies and work on an existing project or start a new one.

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

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Calling all crocheters, knitters, weavers, and anyone else who works with yarn.  Join us for yarning and chatting!

Bring your supplies and work on an existing project or start a new one.

oyster shell trinket dish

Elegant Crafts

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Haughton Branch at Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Adult

Each month we create a new craft for you to display in your home or give as a gift. This month we will be creating a trinket dish using oyster shells. *while supplies last*

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

Each month we create a new craft for you to display in your home or give as a gift. This month we will be creating a trinket dish using oyster shells. *while supplies last*

Flyer for Tranquil Tuesdays gentle yoga and low impact exercise

Tranquil Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

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

Computer Classes for Beginner's

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Plain Dealing Branch at Plain Dealing Library Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology
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