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This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group

Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Plain Dealing Library Branch
Children
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

Game Day

10:30am–1:30pm
Benton Library Branch
All Ages
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Let's have some friendly competitive fun playing games! Board games, digital games, gaming devices, educational games, and more! Join the Benton gang and have a blast. C'mon! Don't miss out!

This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group

Reading with Lucy

11:00am–12:00pm
Haughton Library Branch
Children
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.

This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group

Chicken Foot Dominoes

10:30am–12:00pm
Tooke Library Branch
Adult
Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Food, Health & Sciences
Event Details:

Friendly competition with great conversations!

Light refreshments will be served

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

The Enchanted Beehive Book Club

All Day
Benton Library Branch
Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Welcome to The Enchanted Beehive, where stories buzz with magic, mystery, and a touch of heat. ✨ Join our Online Fantasy & Paranormal Book Club for Adults — no meetings, no deadlines, just you and the tales that enchant, thrill, and tempt.

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

Homeschool Connections

11:00am–12:00pm
Benton Library Branch
Children
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.

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group

Sit and Fit

11:00am–12:00pm
East 80 Library Branch
Adult
Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement
Event Details:

Looking for a gentle way to stay active? Join Sit and Fit—a fun, low-impact chair exercise class designed to keep you moving at a comfortable pace!

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

Crochet Club

5:00pm–5:45pm
Benton Library Branch
All Ages
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!

This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group

Chess Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Central Library Complex
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
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!

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
East 80 Library Branch
Children
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

This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Haughton Library Branch
Children
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.

This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group

Wiggle Wednesday

11:30am–12:30pm
Central Library Complex
Children
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.

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group

Discovery Play

1:00pm–4:00pm
East 80 Library Branch
Children, Tween (Middle School)
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

This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group

Bingo

11:00am–11:45am
Plain Dealing Library Branch
Adult
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group

Adult Bingo

11:30am–12:15pm
East 80 Library Branch
Teen (High School), 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

This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group

Get Crafty - Adult Craft Class

4:00pm–5:30pm
Central Library Complex
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults are invited to join our craft classes in the Central Library's Makerspace on the second Thursday of every month at 4pm.. All supplies are provided and all skill levels are welcome.

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

Tween Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm–6:00pm
Benton Library Branch
Tween (Middle School)
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! 

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Benton Library Branch
Children
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. 

This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group

Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Plain Dealing Library Branch
Children
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group

Beanbag Baseball

11:00am–12:00pm
East 80 Library Branch
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

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

Family Flannel Fluency Hour

11:00am–12:00pm
Benton Library Branch
All Ages
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!

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

Old Tyme Music Jam

1:00pm–3:00pm
Benton Library Branch
Adult
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! 

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group

Read to Shelter Cat

3:00pm–5:00pm
East 80 Library Branch
All Ages, Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
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

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm–5:30pm
Benton Library Branch
Teen (High School)
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!