Adults can receive a 30-minute resume assistance session to help with their cover letter, formatting, phrasing, or resources for the interview process.

A physical copy of your current resume is required for review. 

We have limited supplies and only 10 spaces for the opportunity to make a Holiday Wreath.

During September 18th through November 1st, community members can donate gently used clothing or items to the library for the Clothing Swap on November 19th. 

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.

Join us for this engaging and entertaining children's opera performed by SOX (Shreveport Opera Xpress)!

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.

Come and create your own quilted ornament and discuss the Amish tradition of quilt making. *while supplies last*

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. 

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!!

Join us and create a diamond masterpiece. 

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!

This month we will be discussing The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

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

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!

The Walking Club has moved indoors! Join us for fun and fitness at the Cypress 3:16 Field House. We can get our steps in, rain or shine, at this convenient location! 

4703 Palmetto Rd, Benton, LA 71006

Join us every 4th Friday of each month for Family Creative Fridays! We will have fun-filled activities with STEAM, crafts, and more. This program is open to families and homeschoolers.

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.

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!  

An afternoon of crafting fun! 

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!

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!

The Master Gardeners will be at the library to present information on fall veggie planting. Deloris Williams  will be sharing information about Lasagna Bulb Planting, a technique for planting bulbs in layers.