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 

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.

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.

Come meet at Tall Timbers Park for some fun in the sun, fresh air, exercise. There is not need for anything but a towel, water is provided. For adults only. 

Stories, songs and crafts for kids of all ages.

Come join fellowship and mingle as we all can be creative in decorating a beautiful scare crow mason jar. 

Their is only 6 spots available. Once all spots are full your name will go on call list if someone cancel.

KINDERGARTEN READINESS

This program is designed for children ages 3, 4, and 5.  A child may join the program after their 3rd birthday.  A child transitions out of the program after their 6th birthday.

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. 

Visit the library for a cup of warm coffee, relax while coloring, or complete a puzzle.

Fellowship with other adults in the community!

For adults only.

The Benton staff will facilitate an academically-themed, hands-on hour of activities for area homeschooled students.

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. 

Sign up for Sit and Fit, a chair exercise that is low impact and low mobility, but helps to keep you active!

Sit and Fit meets on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month. For adults only.

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

Join us on the 3rd Saturday of the month for a fun STEAM themed storytime! 

Calling all adults! This is a "Senior Social, " BUT you don't have to be a senior to qualify! It’s a lot of fun! We may craft, recipe swap, play games, etc. Come see us & bring a friend! 

This month we will be discussing House of Echoes by Brendan Duffy.

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!

Calling all adults to join us at the Benton Branch!  Join us as we explore and discuss various books and different genres.  Everyone reads a book of their choice and shares their thoughts and input!  We would be happy for you to sto

Family friendly frightful films for all ages.

Family friendly frightful films for all ages.

Watch anime with fellow fans! New episodes or movies each meeting -snacks provided.

Meetings on the FIRST and THIRD THURSDAY each month from 3-4 PM.

No registration required!

Come unwind and decompress after school with some spooky art therapy and free snacks! Make your own DIY buttons, relax with some sketching and coloring pages or try your hand at origami!

Drop in the teen area anytime between 3-7 PM.

Family friendly frightful films for all ages.

Family friendly frightful films for all ages.

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

4:00 - 4:45PM

LEGOⓇ Club, ages 6 -13

New challenge every meeting!

*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.

Read to a therapy dog! We have trained therapy dogs available who are ready to hear some stories. 

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

Calling all tweens!!! Do you like fantasy and adventure? Come play Dungeons & Dragons with your friends at the library!  

What a perfect way to show off your spooky good painting skills! Refreshments provided.

Teens can watch new Anime shows and movies, talk about their favorite shows and Manga series, and show off their Cosplay! You don't need to register. Snacks will be provided. 

Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.

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!

Join us at Central to create art. Beginners and pros alike are welcome! All materials will be supplied and refreshments will be served.

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!