Now that it's hot, we'll be walking inside the library where it's cool.

Be inspired and learn about the rich and diverse cultures of India, Japan, and Africa with the Exploration Stations on Monday, July 8th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside of the East 80 Meeting Room.

Tweens and teens ages 10-17 can play five rounds of Bingo during the Summer Experience program on June 25th, July 9th, and July 16th at 10 a.m. inside the East 80 Meeting Room.

Craft Project for Adults, 18+ years.

The craft for this month is painting suncatchers.

Please join us for a fun time of craft-making and socializing.

Join us on Tuesdays to read fun stories, make neat crafts, and sing and dance! We now meet once in the morning at 10 a.m. Every week there is a different theme around which we pick our books and crafts.

Come join us for “java and sidearms” (coffee and the fixings) on the second Tuesday of every month. Learn or discuss something new about the Second World War in a friendly and informal environment.

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.

What is the Your Life, Your Legacy seminar program?

Stories, songs and crafts for kids of all ages.

You will help prepare simple delicious treats and sample the finished product. 

We crochet every Friday at 10am.  Whatever level you find yourself on - we would love for you to join us!  

Be treated like a King or a Queen as you make your own elegant crown and scepter. While supplies last

Join us and create a diamond masterpiece. 

Tanya Sturman with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will host this program about local wildlife. She'll have a baby alligator on hand!

This month we will be making floral parasols. While supplies last

Play to win at Bingo at the East 80 Library!

For adults only. Bingo is held on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Registration is required. 

What is the Your Life, Your Legacy seminar program?

Join us as we explore all things Amish.

Join us as Team A and Team B go head to head in the Bean Bag Baseball Match!

Refreshments will be served. 

Adults only. Registration is required. Call 318-949-2665 to reserve your spot today!

Join us as we explore the world through food. This week we're visiting Europe.

All adults are welcome to join us at the Benton Branch for BINGO!  Come socialize and play with your chance to win prizes!  Check our website calendar and follow us on our Benton Branch Facebook page for other fun activities we have all

The Be a Space Scientist! curriculum invites children to take the role of scientists and engineers as they investigate the challenges of exploring and traveling in space.

Paint an art canvas inspired by Sarah J. Maas' Throne of Glass series. Enjoy free snacks and themed merch including bookmarks, buttons, stickers and more!

Ages 12-18

Come & Go Program

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 1:00.

Learn basic information about mobile devices and Android phones.

Come join us for our adult painting and crafting class!  We love to have a relaxing, fun time where you can express your creativity or just paint the stress away. Supplies are provided, but you're more than welcome to bring your own.

Credit Reports & Scores: Harness the power of your credit by learning what is in a credit report and what goes into a credit score. 

All ages can come and enjoy a magic show presented by David Wonders!

Ever wonder how Haughton's Police Department works to keep us safe? How do you become a police officer? Will they turn the sirens on for us? Answers to these questions and more as we are visited by Haughton Police Department.

HOORAY FOR SPLASH DAY!!! Join us for fun in the sun as we...

🌞Learn about Fire Safety!

🌞Enjoy Water Activities!

🌞Play Games!

Come participate and learn in a 30-minute session with an instructor from Pak's Karate who teaches basic self-defense moves on Thursday, July 11th at 3 p.m. inside the East 80 Meeting Room

Cool off with a sweet treat you make yourself. Join us as we make ice cream. Yum!  While supplies last

Participate in an amazing program to increase your children's reading skills and confidence or decrease stress by signing up for a 20-minute reading session with a shelter cat. 

Intermediate & Beyond Levels Crochet Group

Please come and be a part of the group.  Bring your supplies and work on an existing project or start a new one.  We have lots of books for patterns and ideas.

In-Person Program

Adulting is hard. Why not get a head start as we learn how to tackle everyday challenges of being a grown up? A program for teens. 

Meet at the Book House!

Mrs. Sandy and friends therapy dogs are eager for children to come and read to them.

The library will be providing LEGOs that kids can build with, so come join us for a fun time!

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!

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!

Learn basic information about mobile devices and Android phones.