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Bossier City, LA 71111
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3950 Wayne Avenue
Bossier City, LA 71112
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(318) 965-2751
115 Courthouse Drive
Benton, LA 71006
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1050 Bellevue Road
Haughton, LA 71037
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116 West McKinley
Haughton, LA 71037
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Bossier City, LA 71111
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(318) 326-4233
208 East Mary Lee Avenue
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
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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 "Benton Library Branch" group.

All ages Game Day

All Day
All Ages
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Nov 19 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!! Don't miss out!! ...
10 am
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.

Once Upon A Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Nov 15 2022 Tue

Once Upon A Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: StoryTime
Event Details:
Ages 0-5 ...
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.

Chair Exercise

10:00am - 10:45am
Adult
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Nov 15 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
Children
Closed
Required
This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group.
Nov 15 2022 Tue

Kindergarten Readiness, ages 3,4, & 5

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Closed
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Library Branch: Aulds Library Branch
Room: Aulds Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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. Our time together will be focused on learning to listen, sharing, cooperating, crafts, activities, and having fun!&...
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.

Seated Exercise

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Nov 15 2022 Tue

Seated Exercise

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:
We do low impact exercises every Tuesday at 10am. ...
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.

STEAM Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Nov 16 2022 Wed

STEAM Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
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Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: StoryTime
Event Details:
A series that focuses on a letter includes a hands-on project with STEAM. ...
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.

Chair Exercise

10:00am - 10:45am
Adult
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Nov 17 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
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Nov 17 2022 Thu

"Good Books" Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
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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
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Nov 18 2022 Fri

Crochet Angels

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
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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
Children
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Nov 18 2022 Fri

Lil' Literacy Learners Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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. We will have a great time with stories, music, movemen...
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Senior Social Recipe Swap

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Nov 19 2022 Sat

Senior Social Recipe Swap

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Bring a favorite "tried and true" dish as well as copies of the recipe to share! Prepare to have a fun time decorating ornaments and snacking!     Invite a friend!!! ...
11 am
This event is in the "Online Event" group.

Author Talk with Kwame Christian

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
This event is in the "Online Event" group.
Nov 15 2022 Tue

Author Talk with Kwame Christian

11:00am - 12:00pm
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 enlightening hour with bestselling author Kwame Christian as he chats about his new book How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race: Practical Tools for Necessary Change in the Workplace and Beyond. How to Have Difficult Convers...
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.

Elegant Crafts

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Nov 15 2022 Tue

Elegant Crafts

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:
All supplies provided to make a fall-scented candle. ...
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Homeschool Connections

11:30am - 12:30pm
All Ages
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Nov 15 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 solving. Educational presentations, STEAM, A...
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Cancelled

Dinosaur Wednesday!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Required
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Nov 16 2022 Wed

Cancelled

Dinosaur Wednesday!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, STEAM, StoryTime
Event Details:
Join us for an interactive story time about dinosaurs! We will have storytelling, an excavating activity with dinosaur eggs, sing songs, and have a dinosaur sleepover party! Registration is required to participate in the program. Ages 2-6. Parent/...
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.

Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Nov 16 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 "East 80 Library Branch" group.

SIT & FIT with Ms. Sandra!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Nov 17 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 Experience
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 "Tooke Library Branch" group.

Homeschool Steam Club

11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen (High School)
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Nov 17 2022 Thu

Homeschool Steam Club

11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen (High School)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Branch
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:
Earthquake Engineering Challenge ...
This event is in the "Central Library" group.

Trivia

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
This event is in the "Central Library" group.
Nov 18 2022 Fri

Trivia

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Personal Improvement
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.

Fall Gardening

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Nov 15 2022 Tue

Fall Gardening

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Food, Health & Sciences
Event Details:
A NWLA Master Gardener will talk to us today about fall gardening. ...
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Adult Book Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Nov 16 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. We wou...
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Reservation

Golden Girls Book Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Nov 16 2022 Wed

Golden Girls Book Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Conference Room
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.

Elegant Crafts

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Nov 19 2022 Sat

Elegant Crafts

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:
If you did not make it earlier in the week, come today to make a fall-scented candle.  All supplies provided. ...
3 pm
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.

Anime Tuesday!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Nov 15 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
Children
This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group.
Nov 16 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.     *Disclaimer:  "LEGO is a trademark of the LE...
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen (High School)
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Nov 17 2022 Thu

Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen (High School)
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Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Branch
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:
Join us as we venture to the fortress of Sokol keep, where rumors say that some ancient darkness is stirring. ...
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.

Creative Minds

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Nov 17 2022 Thu

Creative Minds

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
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Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:
All supplies provided for a fun children's craft. ...
This event is in the "History Center" group.

Fun Friday

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
This event is in the "History Center" group.
Nov 18 2022 Fri

Fun Friday

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: History Center
Room: History Center Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:
Join us for an afternoon of Fall Crafts. A family program for all ages. Refreshments provided.  ...
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

D&D

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen (High School)
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Nov 18 2022 Fri

D&D

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen (High School)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:
Teens: Join our dice rolling and role playing adventure for teens ages 13 - 18. Beginners are welcome! This program is perfect for fans of "Stranger Things and Critical Role." See you there! ...
5 pm
This event is in the "Central Library" group.

Tween Tuesday: Mason Jar Luminary craft

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
This event is in the "Central Library" group.
Nov 15 2022 Tue

Tween Tuesday: Mason Jar Luminary craft

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Back Room 1
Age Group: Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Book Club, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:
Time to brighten up those long nights. This month we'll make mason jar luminaries. All teens and tweens (ages 9 to 17) are welcome. Refreshments provided.  ...
This event is in the "History Center" group.
Cancelled

Central Paint Night

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adult
Required
This event is in the "History Center" group.
Nov 17 2022 Thu

Cancelled

Central Paint Night

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: History Center
Room: History Center Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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. ...
6 pm
This event is in the "Central Library" group.

Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
This event is in the "Central Library" group.
Nov 15 2022 Tue

Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
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Library Branch: Central Library
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! For more information, stop by the Reference Desk or call the library at (318...
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Benton Branch Tween Scene

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tween (Middle School)
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Nov 17 2022 Thu

Benton Branch Tween Scene

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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:
We want you to join the conversation!! Come tell us what tween events you would like to see here at YOUR library! Join us on Thursday 11/17/22 @ 6pm for conversation, snacks, video games, and more! Open for tweens ages 9-13 years old. ...

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