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9:00am-8:00pm
(318) 746-1693

850 City Hall Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
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Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Aulds Library Branch

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

3950 Wayne Avenue
Bossier City, LA 71112
United States

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Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Benton Library Branch

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

115 Courthouse Drive
Benton, LA 71006
United States

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Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

East 80 Library Branch

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

1050 Bellevue Road
Haughton, LA 71037
United States

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Sun: Closed
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Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Haughton Library Branch

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

116 West McKinley
Haughton, LA 71037
United States

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Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

History Center

9:00am-8:00pm
(318) 746-7717

2206 Beckett Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
United States

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Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Plain Dealing Library Branch

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

208 East Mary Lee Avenue
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
United States

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Sun: Closed
Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: Closed

Tooke Library Branch

9:00am-6:00pm
(318) 987-3915

451 Fairview Point Road
Elm Grove, LA 71051
United States

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Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: Closed

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Time Sun (10/16) Mon (10/17) Tue (10/18) Wed (10/19) Thu (10/20) Fri (10/21) Sat (10/22)
9 am
This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group
This event is in the "History Center" group
Closing

DELAYED OPENING - Central Library & History Center

9:00am–10:00am
This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group
This event is in the "History Center" group
Oct 18 2022 Tue
Closing

DELAYED OPENING - Central Library & History Center

9:00am–10:00am
Branches:
Central Library Complex, History Center
Description:

Our Central Library & History Center will be delayed in opening so staff can attend a mandatory training.  Thank you for your understanding!  They will open at 10:00am.

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

DELAYED OPENING - Tooke Branch

9:00am–10:00am
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group
Oct 19 2022 Wed
Closing

DELAYED OPENING - Tooke Branch

9:00am–10:00am
Branches:
Tooke Library Branch
Description:

Our Tooke Branch will be delayed in opening so staff can attend a mandatory training.  Thank you for your understanding!  They will open at 10:00am.

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

DELAYED OPENING - Benton Branch

9:00am–10:00am
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group
Oct 20 2022 Thu
Closing

DELAYED OPENING - Benton Branch

9:00am–10:00am
Branches:
Benton Library Branch
Description:

Our Benton Branch will be delayed in opening so staff can attend a mandatory training.  Thank you for your understanding!  They will open at 10:00am.

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

DELAYED OPENING - East 80 Branch

9:00am–10:00am
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group
Oct 21 2022 Fri
Closing

DELAYED OPENING - East 80 Branch

9:00am–10:00am
Branches:
East 80 Library Branch
Description:

Our East 80 Branch will be delayed in opening so staff can attend a mandatory training.  Thank you for your understanding!  They will open at 10:00am.

This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group

Gratitude Club

9:30am–10:30am
Haughton Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group
Oct 22 2022 Sat

Gratitude Club

9:30am–10:30am
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement
Event Details:

A time for sharing and journaling

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

A Novel Idea

10:30am–11:30am
Tooke Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group
Oct 17 2022 Mon

A Novel Idea

10:30am–11:30am
Adult
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Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The book is available for checkout at the circulation desk. Join us for book discussions. There will be a different book read monthly. You can sign up at the circulation desk and get your copy. 

Light refreshments are available.

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
Oct 18 2022 Tue

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 "Aulds Library Branch" group

Kindergarten Readiness, ages 3,4, & 5

10:00am–11:00am
Aulds Library Branch
Children
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group
Oct 18 2022 Tue

Kindergarten Readiness, ages 3,4, & 5

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Aulds Library Branch
Room: Aulds Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

KINDERGARTEN READINESS

This new program is designed for children ages 3, 4, and 5.  A child must be age 3 by Oct. 31, 2022.

This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group

Walk On

10:00am–11:00am
Haughton Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group
Oct 18 2022 Tue

Walk On

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement
Event Details:

Seated, low impact exercising and yoga every Tuesday at 10am

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

Amazing Alphabet Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
East 80 Library Branch
Children
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group
Oct 19 2022 Wed

Amazing Alphabet Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Each storytime will feature a letter of the week to help kids learn letters, shapes, and sounds.

We will have songs, movement, and crafts!

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
Oct 20 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 "Haughton Library Branch" group

"Good Books" Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Haughton Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group
Oct 20 2022 Thu

"Good Books" Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group

Crochet Angels

10:00am–11:00am
Haughton Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group
Oct 21 2022 Fri

Crochet Angels

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Come work on various crochet projects as we learn together!  If you want to learn as a beginner - we will be glad to help you.  

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

Lil' Literacy Learners Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Benton Library Branch
Children
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group
Oct 21 2022 Fri

Lil' Literacy Learners Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Children
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Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Welcome to Lil' Literacy Learners Storytime! This storytime is geared for preschool aged children. We will introduce life skills, social skills, sensory and motor, phonics techniques and more.

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

Saturday Sprouts Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Benton Library Branch
All Ages
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group
Oct 22 2022 Sat

Saturday Sprouts Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages
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Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Storytime
Event Details:

Come join the fun!! Saturday Sprouts Storytime is the place to be on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month!. Enjoy music, movement, and more! Storytime and crafts!! Don't miss out!!

11 am
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group

Color Me Calm: Coloring Club

11:30am–12:30pm
Haughton Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group
Oct 17 2022 Mon

Color Me Calm: Coloring Club

11:30am–12:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Adult coloring time!  We provide all the supplies.

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group

Homeschool Connections

11:30am–12:30pm
Benton Library Branch
All Ages
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group
Oct 18 2022 Tue

Homeschool Connections

11:30am–12:30pm
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: Arts & Culture, Computers & Technology, Crafts, DIY, & Games, STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:
Benton Branch staff will facilitate an academically-themed, hands-on, hour of activities for area homeschool students.

Come enjoy the fun with other students learning, creating, and s

This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group

Preschool Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Haughton Library Branch
Children
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group
Oct 19 2022 Wed

Preschool Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, songs and crafts

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

Spidery Wednesday!

11:00am–12:00pm
Plain Dealing Library Branch
Children
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group
Oct 19 2022 Wed

Cancelled

Spidery Wednesday!

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a story time about spiders! We will have songs, finger play, movement, treats, and a craft!

Registration is required to participate in the program.

Parent/caregiver must remain with child during the program.

This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group

Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Central Library Complex
Children
This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group
Oct 19 2022 Wed

Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Kids
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for storytime every Wednesday at 11:00 AM. For ages 0-5 years old. 

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
Oct 20 2022 Thu

SIT & FIT with Ms. Sandra!

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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. 

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
Oct 17 2022 Mon

Genealogy SOS

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Closed
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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! 

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
Oct 19 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

Family Movie/Scavenger Hunt

2:00pm–4:00pm
East 80 Library Branch
All Ages
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group
Oct 22 2022 Sat

Family Movie/Scavenger Hunt

2:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies & Film
Event Details:

FAMILIES WILL WATCH A MOVIE AND AFTER THE MOVIE IS OVER THERE IS A SCAVENGER HUNT THAT WILL FOLLOW.

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

Anime Tuesday!

3:30pm–4:30pm
Plain Dealing Library Branch
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group
Oct 18 2022 Tue

Anime Tuesday!

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
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Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Age Group: Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts, DIY, & Games, Food, Health & Sciences, Movies & Film
Event Details:

Calling all teens and tweens (ages 12-17) to join our anime club! We will discuss manga, anime, and comics, have snacks, activities, games, and watch parties of anime movies or tv episodes.

No registration is required.

4 pm
This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group

LEGOSⓇ Club, ages 6 -10

4:15pm–5:00pm
Aulds Library Branch
Children
This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group
Oct 19 2022 Wed

LEGOSⓇ 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
Cancelled

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
Oct 20 2022 Thu

Cancelled

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:

Beginners and experts are welcome.

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

Decades Party

4:00pm–5:30pm
Plain Dealing Library Branch
Adult
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group
Oct 21 2022 Fri

Cancelled

Decades Party

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adult
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Registration Required
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
Oct 17 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 us for book discussion and fellowship! The book club meets on the 3rd Monday monthly (unless otherwise due to holiday closure).

6 pm
This event is in the "History Center" group

Poverty Point World Heritage Site with Dr. Diana Greenlee

6:00pm–7:00pm
History Center
All Ages
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "History Center" group
Oct 17 2022 Mon

Poverty Point World Heritage Site with Dr. Diana Greenlee

6:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Closed
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Library Branch: History Center
Room: History Center Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate Louisiana Archaeology Month with a presentation by Dr. Diana Greenlee of the Poverty Point World Heritage Site. Dr.

This event is in the "Online Event" group

Author Talk with Zain E. Asher

6:00pm–7:00pm
Online Event
All Ages
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Online Event" group
Oct 18 2022 Tue

Author Talk with Zain E. Asher

6:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Online Event
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Author Event, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Join us for an exquisitely moving conversation with popular CNN Anchor, Zain E. Asher, as she chats about her captivating and inspiring memoir Where the Children Take Us.

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
Oct 18 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

Tweens Book club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Benton Library Branch
Tween (Middle School)
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group
Oct 20 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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