Friendly competition with great conversations!

Light refreshments will be served.

All supplies will be furnished, while supplies last.

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.

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!  

Welcome to Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime!  This storytime is geared towards preschool-aged children where they'll learn to sit, listen, share and communicate with others their age in a fun environment. 

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

Use your imagination and a variety of found supplies to create a cardboard kingdom. A drop in craft program for children 13 and under. *while supplies last*

Join us and create a diamond masterpiece. 

This month we'll be using beeswax, essential oils and other ingredients to make a luxurious lip balm. *while supplies last*

Ready to get the wiggles out? Join us for Wiggle Wednesdays for this high energy storytime where we will dance, sing, and read a fun book. 

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. 

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!

It's Family Flannel Fluency Hour! After an energizing Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime, have fun with flannel (felt) story pieces as a family!

As we remember 9/11, the Benton Branch Library is hosting a luncheon to honor our first responders. We are deeply appreciative for your service to the community.

First responders can get lunch to-go or dine-in at the library. 

Our History Center provides educational programs to our community partners. If you'd like to schedule a program for your group, please contact our Outreach Historian, Pam Carlisle, at 318-746-7717 or pcarlisle@bossierlibrary.org 

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

Exciting News for Families! 

Starting September 4th, join us every Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 P.M. inside the East 80 Meeting room, for our Discovery Play program at the East 80 Branch Library!

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.

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.

Bring your trading cards to trade or play the Pokémon® Trading Card game with others.  Don't have a deck? The library has basic decks and training sheets to borrow.

Homework Helper provides one on one tutoring by appointment for students in grades 1st-3rd on the subjects reading and math.

Get your paint brushes ready because we'll be painting a harvest moon painting.

Spaces are limited, please register online. 

Meet at the Book House!

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

Homework Helper provides one on one tutoring by appointment for students in grades 1st-3rd on the subjects reading and math.

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

What will you create today?

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!