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Bossier City, LA 71111
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Aulds Library Branch

9:00am-8:00pm
(318) 742-2337

3950 Wayne Avenue
Bossier City, LA 71112
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Benton Library Branch

9:00am-7:00pm
(318) 965-2751

115 Courthouse Drive
Benton, LA 71006
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East 80 Library Branch

9:00am-6:00pm
(318) 949-2665

1050 Bellevue Road
Haughton, LA 71037
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Haughton Library Branch

9:00am-8:00pm
(318) 949-0196

116 West McKinley
Haughton, LA 71037
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History Center

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(318) 746-7717

2206 Beckett Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
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Plain Dealing Library Branch

9:00am-6:00pm
(318) 326-4233

208 East Mary Lee Avenue
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
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Tooke Library Branch

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(318) 987-3915

451 Fairview Point Road
Elm Grove, LA 71051
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All Day
This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group.

THE YA BOOK REVIEW, tweens/teens ages 11-17;runs thru Nov. 15th

All Day
Aulds Library Branch
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group.
Aug 15 2022 Mon

THE YA BOOK REVIEW, tweens/teens ages 11-17;runs thru Nov. 15th

All Day
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Aulds Library Branch
Room: Aulds Branch
Age Group: Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Book Club
Event Details:

Tweens/teens ages 11-17...we want to hear from you!

Come be a Young Adult book reviewer for Aulds branch library!  Whether you like to read fantasy, mystery, graphic novels, or listen to audiobooks, we want to hear what you think.

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

All ages Game Day

All Day
Benton Library Branch
All Ages
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Aug 20 2022 Sat

All ages Game Day

All Day
All Ages
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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. We will meet every 3rd Saturday of the month!! C'mon!!

9 am
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Closing

East 80 Branch Open for Curbside Pickup Only

9:00am - 5:00pm
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Aug 20 2022 Sat
Closing

East 80 Branch Open for Curbside Pickup Only

9:00am - 5:00pm
Branches:
East 80 Library Branch
Description:

Due to short staffing, our East 80 Branch is open for Curbside Pickup ONLY.

10 am
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.

A Novel Idea! "Happiness for Beginners" by Katherine Center

10:30am - 11:30am
Tooke Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Aug 15 2022 Mon

A Novel Idea! "Happiness for Beginners" by Katherine Center

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
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Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.

Chair Exercise

10:00am - 10:45am
Plain Dealing Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Aug 16 2022 Tue

Chair Exercise

10:00am - 10:45am
Adult
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Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Food, Health & Sciences
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.

Once Upon A Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Tooke Library Branch
Children
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Aug 16 2022 Tue

Once Upon A Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
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Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Our story time is back! Join us in person for songs, dances, stories, and crafts! We will sing, we will wiggle, but most importantly, we will READ!

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

Take and Make: Air Freshener with Essential Oil

10:00am - 6:00pm
Plain Dealing Library Branch
Teen (High School), Adult
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Aug 17 2022 Wed

Take and Make: Air Freshener with Essential Oil

10:00am - 6:00pm
Teen (High School), Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Adults and teens will have their homes smelling fresh with a DIY Mason jar air freshener using baking soda and essential oil. Supplies are limited. Kits are inside the front lobby.

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

Chair Exercise

10:00am - 10:45am
Plain Dealing Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Aug 18 2022 Thu

Chair Exercise

10:00am - 10:45am
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Food, Health & Sciences
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Adult Book Club Saturday

10:00am - 12:00pm
Benton Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Aug 20 2022 Sat

Adult Book Club Saturday

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Calling all adults to join us at the BPL Benton branch! Every 3rd Saturday 10a-12noon. If you missed the book club Wednesday evening,perhaps Saturday is a better option. Join us as we explore and discuss various books and different genres.

This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.

Walkers, wigglers and crawlers storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Haughton Library Branch
Children
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Aug 20 2022 Sat

Walkers, wigglers and crawlers storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
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Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Puppets shows, stories and crafts

11 am
This event is in the "History Center" group.

Free Nutrition Lessons with LSU Ag Center

11:00am - 12:00pm
History Center
Adult
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "History Center" group.
Aug 18 2022 Thu

Free Nutrition Lessons with LSU Ag Center

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Closed
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Library Branch: History Center
Room: History Center Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Food, Health & Sciences
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you like to eat healthfully for less money? 

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program can help you to:

This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.

Homeschool Support Group

11:00am - 12:00pm
Tooke Library Branch
Children
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Aug 18 2022 Thu

Homeschool Support Group

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Personal Improvement
Event Details:

For all our homeschooling families, we want to provide a fun and enriching STEAM experience. Join us on select Thursdays, twice a month, for fun projects based around topics like engineering, art, math, and more!

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

SIT & FIT with Ms. Sandra!

11:00am - 12:00pm
East 80 Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Aug 18 2022 Thu

SIT & FIT with Ms. Sandra!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Food, Health & Sciences, Personal Improvement, STEAM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Adults 18+ are invited to be a part of a fun interactive group fitness experience that incorporates a variety of low impact movement. 

This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.

Happy Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Haughton Library Branch
All Ages
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Aug 20 2022 Sat

Happy Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

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

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "History Center" group.

Genealogy SOS

1:00pm - 3:00pm
History Center
Adult
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "History Center" group.
Aug 16 2022 Tue

Genealogy SOS

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: History Center
Room: History Center Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you hit a brick wall in your genealogy searching? Are you unsure of the best way to look for ancestors in your family tree? Bring your questions to our History Center staff during our Genealogy SOS hours! 

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

Ed Gayle's Olde Tyme Jam

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Aug 18 2022 Thu

Ed Gayle's Olde Tyme Jam

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Old time music jam

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

Anime and Manga Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
East 80 Library Branch
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Aug 20 2022 Sat

Cancelled

Anime and Manga Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies & Film
Event Details:
  • 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

2 pm
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Adult Book Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Benton Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Aug 17 2022 Wed

Adult Book Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Calling all adults to join us at the BPL Benton Branch! Every 3rd Wednesday 2-4pm. Join us as we explore and discuss various books and different genres. Everyone reads a book of their choice and shares their thoughts and/or input of that book.

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

Golden Girls Book Club Meeting

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Aug 17 2022 Wed

Golden Girls Book Club Meeting

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Book club meeting for anyone interested. This is not a library sponsored book club.

3 pm
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.

Jackbox Games

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Haughton Library Branch
All Ages
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Aug 17 2022 Wed

Jackbox Games

3:30pm - 4:30pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

All you need is a smart phone or tablet to join in on the games

4 pm
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.

LSU AgCenter: Healthy Community Forum Planning Meeting

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Plain Dealing Library Branch
Teen (High School), Adult
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Aug 17 2022 Wed

LSU AgCenter: Healthy Community Forum Planning Meeting

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen (High School), Adult
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Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adult
Program Type: Community Engagement & Outreach, Food, Health & Sciences, Personal Improvement
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting opportunity with LSU AgCenter in the Plain Dealing Branch Meeting Room to discuss planning to discover solutions within the community to make the town safe and healthier!

This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group.

LEGO® Club (Ages 6-10)

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Aulds Library Branch
Children
This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group.
Aug 17 2022 Wed

LEGO® Club (Ages 6-10)

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Aulds Library Branch
Room: Aulds Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

LEGOS CLUB, Ages 6-10 

Children under the age of 10, must have a parent or guardian, 16 years or older stay in the building while their children are enjoying Club time.

 

 

This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group.

Dungeons & Dragons Tween & Teen Edition

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library Complex
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group.
Aug 17 2022 Wed

Dungeons & Dragons Tween & Teen Edition

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Conference Room
Age Group: Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Join us for monster of the week. Beginners and experts are welcome.

This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tooke Library Branch
Teen (High School)
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Aug 18 2022 Thu

Dungeons and Dragons

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen (High School)
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Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Adventures wanted! Join us as we explore new realms, complete quests, and battle monsters, all with a simple roll of the dice!

This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.

Growgetters Gardening Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tooke Library Branch
Teen (High School)
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Aug 19 2022 Fri

Growgetters Gardening Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen (High School)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: Food, Health & Sciences
Event Details:

Join us as we grow our fruits/vegetables, do nature based crafts, and more! Meetings every other Friday.

5 pm
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.

As the Page Turns Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Plain Dealing Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Aug 15 2022 Mon

As the Page Turns Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join our book club as we choose a random selection and have fellowship and a book discussion.

Adults only. This month's selection is to read a self-help book.

This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group.

Tween Tuesday: Games, Books, Snacks and Fun.

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library Complex
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group.
Aug 16 2022 Tue

Tween Tuesday: Games, Books, Snacks and Fun.

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
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Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Book Club, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

It's back to school time! This month, we will be discussing books set in a school and playing some fun games. All teens and tweens (ages 9 to 17) are welcome.

Refreshments provided. 

6 pm
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
This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group.
Aug 16 2022 Tue

Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
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Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Chess Club
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!

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

American Legion Post 202

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Benton Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Aug 18 2022 Thu

American Legion Post 202

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Engagement & Outreach
Event Details:

Benton Veterans! Come join American Legion Post 202 every 3rd Thursday from 6 pm - 7 pm.

Thank you for your service!

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Tweens Book club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Benton Library Branch
Tween (Middle School)
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Aug 18 2022 Thu

Tweens Book club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tween (Middle School)
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Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch
Age Group: Tween (Middle School)
Program Type: Book Club, Crafts, DIY, & Games, Movies & Film
Event Details:

Calling all TWEENS to join Miss Chelsea in Tween's Book Club at the BPL Benton branch. Be ready for fun book discussions, book ideas/suggestions, Jeopardy, Trivia games and so many more possibilities.

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