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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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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, March 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

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Teen (High School)

Benton's Teen DND game day!

Beginner friendly group of fun teens who share a love for DND.

Session will start at 4:00pm and will end between 5:30-6:00pm.

Parents be ready to pick up your teens no later than 6!

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

Benton's Teen DND game day!

Beginner friendly group of fun teens who share a love for DND.

Session will start at 4:00pm and will end between 5:30-6:00pm.

Parents be ready to pick up your teens no later than 6!

Saturday Sprouts Storytime

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come join the fun!! Saturday Sprouts Storytime is the place to be on the 2nd Saturday of the month! Enjoy music, movement, and more! Storytime and crafts!! Don't miss out!!

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

Come join the fun!! Saturday Sprouts Storytime is the place to be on the 2nd Saturday of the month! Enjoy music, movement, and more! Storytime and crafts!! Don't miss out!!

Homeschool Connections

Tuesday, March 17, 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.

Crochet Club

Tuesday, March 17, 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!

chess

Chess Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult

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 more information, call the library at (318) 746-1693!

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! For more information, call the library at (318) 746-1693!

Adult Book Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00am - 4:00pm
Benton Branch at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Join us at the Benton Branch every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Everyone picks a book of their choice to read and then shares their thoughts with the group. Come explore, and discuss all kinds of books!
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Join us at the Benton Branch every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Everyone picks a book of their choice to read and then shares their thoughts with the group. Come explore, and discuss all kinds of books!

Family Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 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

Preschool storytime image with time and date of program

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 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, March 18, 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, March 18, 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

Central Paint Night

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Makerspace at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adult

Join us at Central to create art. Beginners and pros alike are welcome! All materials will be supplied and refreshments will be served.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Central to create art. Beginners and pros alike are welcome! All materials will be supplied and refreshments will be served.

Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, 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: Crafts, DIY, & Games, 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, March 20, 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, March 20, 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, March 20, 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! 

Watch new shows and movies, Participate in artistic activities 3rd Friday each month.

Anime and Manga

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, Movies & Film
Age Group:
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)

Come watch new show and movies, participate in artistic  activies. Meet on the 3rd Friday each month at 4 - 5 P.M.

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Movies & Film
Event Details:

Come watch new show and movies, participate in artistic  activies. Meet on the 3rd Friday each month at 4 - 5 P.M.

Family Fun Friday

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Classroom at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Children, Tween (Middle School)
Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Classroom
Age Group: Children, Tween (Middle School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games

Chess Club

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)

Children, Tweens, and Teens welcome to The Youth Chess Club at Benton Branch! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced chess player, feel free to join this group. Chess boards are provided, but bringing your own helps!

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

Children, Tweens, and Teens welcome to The Youth Chess Club at Benton Branch! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced chess player, feel free to join this group. Chess boards are provided, but bringing your own helps!

Senior Social

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Adult

Calling all adults! This is a "Senior Social, " BUT you don't have to be a senior to qualify! It’s a lot of fun! We may craft, recipe swap, play games, etc. Come see us & bring a friend! 

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Calling all adults! This is a "Senior Social, " BUT you don't have to be a senior to qualify! It’s a lot of fun! We may craft, recipe swap, play games, etc. Come see us & bring a friend! 

Steeped-n-Stories flyer.

Steeped-n-Stories

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East 80 Conference Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

We keep things simple and relaxed. Instead of assigning a single book or category, everyone reads what they enjoy and comes ready to share.

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

We keep things simple and relaxed. Instead of assigning a single book or category, everyone reads what they enjoy and comes ready to share.

Mini Musicians

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central Kids Activities Room at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Children

Come and join the excitement at our Grown-Up and Me story time where we will explore and play music in the
Activity Room for Mini Musicians on Feb. 10 and 24 @11:30 AM. Don’t miss out on the fun! Ages 0 - 5

Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Kids Activities Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Come and join the excitement at our Grown-Up and Me story time where we will explore and play music in the
Activity Room for Mini Musicians on Feb. 10 and 24 @11:30 AM. Don’t miss out on the fun! Ages 0 - 5

Crochet Club

Tuesday, March 24, 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!

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, March 25, 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