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Books and Brews

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East 80 Conference Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

September, we’re rebranding as Books and Brew — a fresh new take on adult programming with lively book discussions and your choice of coffee or tea in a relaxed, welcoming space.

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

September, we’re rebranding as Books and Brew — a fresh new take on adult programming with lively book discussions and your choice of coffee or tea in a relaxed, welcoming space.

yarn club, updated 10-30-25

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Monday, December 22, 2025 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.

Come out to enjoy a great story and make some crafts.

Bilinguals Storytime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts, DIY, & Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts, DIY, & Games, Storytime
Flyer for Tranquil Tuesdays gentle yoga and low impact exercise

Tranquil Tuesdays

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 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.

Colorful Crocheted Blanket

Crochet Club

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
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!

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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 libraries closed.

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 libraries closed.

Delayed Opening-Benton Branch

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Benton Library Branch

The Benton Branch will open at 12:00 PM to allow scheduled painting in the meeting room.

Closing
Branches:
Benton Library Branch
Description:

The Benton Branch will open at 12:00 PM to allow scheduled painting in the meeting room.

crochet

Crochet Angels

Friday, December 26, 2025 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, December 26, 2025 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
Creative Friday

Creative Friday

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us every 4th Friday of each month for Creative Fridays! We have revamped the program to include everyone!

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Join us every 4th Friday of each month for Creative Fridays! We have revamped the program to include everyone!

flyer for friday funtime every 2nd and 4th friday of the month

Friday Fun Time

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Haughton Branch at Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us every other Friday at 3:00 pm for board games, activities, and fun.

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

Join us every other Friday at 3:00 pm for board games, activities, and fun.

Firework art that "fizzes" using baking soda and vinegar

STEAM - Fizzing Fireworks

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Create your own firework artwork, then watch it fizz and come to life.

Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Create your own firework artwork, then watch it fizz and come to life.

spill the tea

Spill the Tea Social

Monday, December 29, 2025 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, December 29, 2025 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, December 29, 2025 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.

noon years eve

New Year's at Noon

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages

Can't stay up until Midnight, but still want to celebrate? Join us at Noon as we say goodbye to 2025 and welcome in 2026.

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

Can't stay up until Midnight, but still want to celebrate? Join us at Noon as we say goodbye to 2025 and welcome in 2026.

Flyer for Tranquil Tuesdays gentle yoga and low impact exercise

Tranquil Tuesdays

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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.

New Year's Eve (Early Closure)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 4:30pm - 8:00pm
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 Bossier Parish Libraries will close at 4:30 PM on New Year's Eve. 

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 Bossier Parish Libraries will close at 4:30 PM on New Year's Eve. 

New Year's Day

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 Bossier Parish Libraries will be closed for New Year's 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 Bossier Parish Libraries will be closed for New Year's Day.

crochet

Crochet Angels

Friday, January 2, 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 2, 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
Lucy

Reading with Lucy

Saturday, January 3, 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.

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! 

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