Kids will learn about the life cycle of a caterpillar and make a craft. Resources will be provided.

Ages 3-5. Kits will be limited. Kits are held inside of the lobby.

Join us for our Chair Exercise program Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am for adults. No registration is required.

**Seating is limited, please call or come by our branch to sign up for this program.**

Children have an opportunity to learn socialization skills with others in our Learning Centers.

Shakers, scarves, and stories, Oh my! This storytime is geared to young lovers of stories, songs, and dance! 

Join us for our Chair Exercise program Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am for adults. No registration is required.

Engage your little one in new ways! Join us for books, rhymes, music, movement, and more! Boost your baby's ability to learn. (0-2years old)

We meet every Friday and work on a project together.

Join us Saturday mornings for a nice cup of joe and some good company. Available activities include adult coloring, puzzles, and other games.

Every Tuesday we alternate between yoga, cardio and weights.

This will be a special storytime performed by Shreveport Opera Xpress!

Leo the Lyin’ Lion – Leo learns about honesty, trustworthiness and good character.

Join us for books, songs, and activities. 

Join us for a special storytime just for baby full of songs, books, and a designated play time, where caregivers can connect with one another while baby explores. 

Shreveport Opera Express will perform a 30-45-minute concert of Opera arias and Broadway show tunes designed to expose upper-elementary, middle & high school students to opera and musical theater. 

Join us for Preschool Storytime! Knowing lots of words will help children understand what they read. Reading books to children will help them learn new words!

We have cards, dominoes, and board games set out to enjoy every other Saturday at 11!

Join us on the first and third Saturday of each month at 11 am for family story time. Each week we will explore a different theme through stories, songs, and crafts. All ages welcome!

Books, movies, current events, and more! Join Cody & Heidi and learn what's New & Notable at BPL Benton Branch.

Duke is such a great listener and is also a licensed therapy dog. Children of all ages may come and read to him.

• Come and watch new anime shows and movies from Japan
• Talk about your favorite shows and manga series
• Snacks and drinks will be provided!

Club meetings will take place every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the mont

Do you like Anime or want to find out about Anime? Come out to the Benton branch and join the Teen Anime Club! Meet other teens as we will watch and discuss Anime. We will meet the 1st Saturday of each month at @ 2pm.

Are you looking to organize your photos, properly store your collectibles, and protect your family heirlooms for future generations? 

All you need is your smartphone or tablet to join in the fun!

Call for the code if you want to play at home

A retelling of Homer's epic poem The Iliad, The Song of Achilles focuses on the relationship between Achilles, the strong and swift Greek hero, and Patroclus, a young prince in exile.

Join us on our Facebook page every Tuesday for a new Storytime and craft. This year’s thee is the alphabet, so we will be reading a new book to go with each letter A to Z! Craft kits are made available on a monthly basis at the Tooke front desk.

Join us for a chill afternoon of tabletop gaming. This program is intended for persons aged 9-17. No registration is required. For more information, please give us a call and ask for Jonah.

COMPASSION FOR LIVES has developed an exciting program to train individuals in their pursuits in information technology careers. It provides the necessary training to assist individuals pass CompTIA’s A+, Network+ and Security+ as well as Mic

Join the East 80 Branch for an opera about lessons in honesty, trustworthiness, and good character!

COMPASSION FOR LIVES has developed an exciting program to train individuals in their pursuits in information technology careers. It provides the necessary training to assist individuals pass CompTIA’s A+, Network+ and Security+ as well as Mic

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

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!