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Girls Book Club

Girls Book Club, 1st thru 3rd graders

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Aulds Library Meeting Room at Aulds Library Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children

For Girls in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades

Every 2nd Tuesday of each month

Library Branch: Aulds Library Branch
Room: Aulds Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

For Girls in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades

Every 2nd Tuesday of each month

Crochet Club

Tuesday, February 10, 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!

FAMILY STORYTIME

Family Storytime

Wednesday, February 11, 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, February 11, 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
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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

Wiggle Wednesday

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

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, February 11, 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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Reading Time with Therapy Dogs

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Aulds Branch at Aulds Library Branch
Program Type:
Community Engagement & Outreach, Reading with Animals, Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages

Meet at the Book House! 

Our therapy dogs and their owners are eager for children to come and read to them.

Read a book to a dog and receive a prize! (limit 2)

 

 

Library Branch: Aulds Library Branch
Room: Aulds Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement & Outreach, Reading with Animals, Storytime
Event Details:

Meet at the Book House! 

Our therapy dogs and their owners are eager for children to come and read to them.

Read a book to a dog and receive a prize! (limit 2)

 

 

Galentine’s Day

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Benton Branch at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Adult

Galentine’s is better together 💕

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

Galentine’s is better together 💕

kindergarten readiness storytime

Kindergarten Readiness Storytime, ages 3, 4, & 5

Thursday, February 12, 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, February 12, 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, February 12, 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

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The Central Perk Teen Cafe

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Teen at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Crafts, DIY, & Games, Food, Health & Sciences
Age Group:
Teen (High School)

So no one told you life was gonna be this way? Don't worry, the library will be there for you! Stop by The Central Perk Teen Cafe and drown all your worries in free snacks and coffee!

Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Teen
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts, DIY, & Games, Food, Health & Sciences
Event Details:

So no one told you life was gonna be this way? Don't worry, the library will be there for you! Stop by The Central Perk Teen Cafe and drown all your worries in free snacks and coffee!

Tween Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, February 12, 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 tweens!!! Do you like fantasy and adventure? Come play Dungeons & Dragons with your friends at 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 tweens!!! Do you like fantasy and adventure? Come play Dungeons & Dragons with your friends at the library! 

King cake

King Cake Oreo Balls

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tooke Meeting Room at Tooke Library Branch
Program Type:
Food, Health & Sciences
Age Group:
All Ages, Children

Celebrate Mardi Gras by creating King Cake–inspired Oreo balls. Participants will combine crushed Oreos and cream cheese, roll them into bite-sized treats, and decorate them in traditional purple, green, and gold. All materials provided.

Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children
Program Type: Food, Health & Sciences
Event Details:

Celebrate Mardi Gras by creating King Cake–inspired Oreo balls. Participants will combine crushed Oreos and cream cheese, roll them into bite-sized treats, and decorate them in traditional purple, green, and gold. All materials provided.

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Crochet Angels

Friday, February 13, 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, February 13, 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, February 13, 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, February 13, 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

Family Flannel Fluency Hour

Friday, February 13, 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, February 13, 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! 

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Let's Play Nintendo Switch! - all ages

Friday, February 13, 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

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, February 13, 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

Music Adventures

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Kids Activities Room at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Tween (Middle School)

Whether you play an instrument, or are just a music enthusiast with mad playlist creating skills, come learn about what
makes music out of noise and how the art has changed throughout history! Join us on February 13 @4:00PM for Music

Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Kids Activities Room
Age Group: Tween (Middle School)
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Whether you play an instrument, or are just a music enthusiast with mad playlist creating skills, come learn about what
makes music out of noise and how the art has changed throughout history! Join us on February 13 @4:00PM for Music