Skip to main content
Home
Bossier Parish Libraries

Central Library

(318) 746-1693
2206 Beckett Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
See map: Google Maps

Library Information

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Online Event

Community Engagement

Aulds Library Branch

(318) 742-2337
3950 Wayne Avenue
Bossier City, LA 71112
See map: Google Maps

Library Information

Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Benton Library Branch

(318) 965-2751
115 Courthouse Drive
Benton, LA 71006
See map: Google Maps

Library Information

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Tue: 9:00am-7:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

East 80 Library Branch

(318) 949-2665
1050 Bellevue Road
Haughton, LA 71037
See map: Google Maps

Library Information

Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Haughton Library Branch

(318) 949-0196
116 West McKinley
Haughton, LA 71037
See map: Google Maps

Library Information

Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

History Center

(318) 746-7717
2206 Beckett Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
See map: Google Maps

Library Information

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Plain Dealing Library Branch

(318) 326-4233
208 East Mary Lee Avenue
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
See map: Google Maps

Library Information

Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Tooke Library Branch

(318) 987-3915
451 Fairview Point Road
Elm Grove, LA 71051
See map: Google Maps

Library Information

Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Main navigation

  • Home
    • Getting a Library Card
    • My Account
    • Welcome to Your Library
  • Classes & Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Calendar
    • Reserve a Room
    • Virtual Author Talks
  • Services
    • Search the Library
    • Digital & E-Content
    • Beyond Books: Non-Traditional Materials
    • BPL Delivers
    • Curbside Pickup Service
    • In-House Services
      • Printing, Copying, Faxing, & Scanning
      • Exam Proctoring
      • Interlibrary Loan
    • Mobile Printing
    • Request for Field Trip or Library Visit
    • What Should I Read Next?
    • Online Tutorials
  • Resources
    • History & Genealogy
    • Research Databases
    • Additional Resources
    • Community Resources
    • Educator Resources
    • Legal Resources
    • Community Conversations
    • Student Resources
    • Tutorials
    • Library @ Home
    • DMV Permit Practice Test
    • Gale Courses for Continuing Education
    • Homework Help
    • Small Business Resources
  • How do I...
    • Obtain/Renew a Library Card?
    • Place a Hold?
    • Renew a Library Item?
    • Pay My Account Balance?
    • Download eBooks, Audiobooks, & More?
    • Borrow Items from Another Library?
    • Reserve a Meeting Room?
    • Request a Book Be Purchased?
    • Print from Home or Work?
  • Locations
    • Aulds Branch
    • Benton Branch
    • Central Library
    • East 80 Branch
    • Haughton Branch
    • History Center
    • Plain Dealing Branch
    • Tooke Branch
    • Community Engagement
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Job Opportunities
    • Library Administration
    • Library Board of Control
    • Library Branches
    • Library Policies
    • Annual Report & Statistics
    • History of Bossier Parish Library
    • Mission, Vision, and Focus
    • Bossier Parish Police Jury
    • Green Gold Library System
    • NEW LIBRARY PROJECTS
My Account

Breadcrumb

  1. Home
  2. Services

Streaming & Downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, Magazines, Movies, & More

Access to all of these is FREE with your library card!  If you need a little help figuring out how to use any of these resources, we have easy online tutorials available for you.

View Tutorials

Libby by OverDrive

Libby icon

With Libby by OverDrive, you can borrow and enjoy free eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, and more from your library’s digital collection directly to your mobile device or tablet.  All you need to get started is an internet connection and a library card.  You get to keep digital items you’ve borrowed for two weeks and your items simply expire from your device at the end of your borrowing period.  Not finished with it yet?  No problem, you can immediately borrow it again as long as there is no waiting list.

Hoopla

Hoopla icon

Instantly borrow free digital movies and music 24/7.  From Hollywood blockbusters to best-selling artists you’ll soon discover that hoopla provides you the freedom to explore and enjoy what you want, when you want it.  While downloading is possible, it is not required.  Simple to access and easy to use, without the hassle of having to return the items you’ve borrowed, all you need is your library card, Internet access, and a smart phone or tablet to get started.

Kanopy

Kanopy icon

Stream thousands of thoughtful films.  Your library and Kanopy make it easy for you to enjoy incredible films for free every month. Start watching today and discover your new favorite films.

Flipster

Flipster icon

Love magazines but hate them cluttering your recycling bin when you’re done?  Go digital!  Flipster is a digital magazine newsstand that provides free access to popular magazines on your computer, mobile device or tablet.  All you need is Internet access and a library card!

Pronunciator

Pronunciator icon

Habla español?  Parlez-vous français?  Deutsch sprechen?  The world’s largest language learning service, Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of over 150 different languages with self-directed lessons, live teachers, movies, music, and more.  Learn online with your library card and get the mobile app for your mobile device!

Novelist

Novelist icon

Know what types of books you like to read but don’t know exactly which book to read?  Like a cozy mystery, a sarcastic teen, a strong female lead, or a quirky detective?  Want to find similar books?  NoveList has been helping readers find their next favorite book for more than 20 years.  Simply create a profile with your library card and select your preferences and NoveList will search the catalog of books to help pick out ones that match your criteria.  We know there are too many books to sort through on your own, let us help!

Tumblebooks

Tumblebooks icon

Who of us hasn’t imagined our favorite books coming to life?  With Tumblebooks they do just that!  An online collection of animated picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love.  Tumblebooks are created by taking existing picture books and adding animation, sound, music, and narration to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you.  All you need is a library card and Internet access!

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Jun 10 2023 Sat

Saturday Sprouts Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Jun 10 2023 Sat

Saturday Sprouts Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: StoryTime
Event Details:
Come join the fun! Saturday Sprouts Storytime is the place to be on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month!  Enjoy music, movement, and more! Storytime and crafts! Don't miss out!!   ...
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Jun 12 2023 Mon

Walking Club

9:30am - 10:00am
All Ages
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Jun 12 2023 Mon

Walking Club

9:30am - 10:00am
All Ages
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Personal Improvement
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Jun 12 2023 Mon

Walking Club

9:30am - 10:00am
All Ages
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Jun 12 2023 Mon

Walking Club

9:30am - 10:00am
All Ages
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Personal Improvement
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jun 12 2023 Mon

Fine Beaded Bracelets

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jun 12 2023 Mon

Fine Beaded Bracelets

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School), Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Summer Experience
Event Details:
Together, we'll make beaded bracelets to showcase our various personal styles.   ...
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Jun 12 2023 Mon

Chicken Foot Dominoes

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Jun 12 2023 Mon

Chicken Foot Dominoes

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:
Enjoy refreshments while you mingle and have an enjoyable time playing dominoes. ...
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Jun 12 2023 Mon

All Together Now: McGehee Bees and Art Apiary: Beekeeping

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Jun 12 2023 Mon

All Together Now: McGehee Bees and Art Apiary: Beekeeping

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Food, Health & Sciences, StoryTime
Event Details:
Join us for an exciting event learning all about bees! A local bee farming company will present. All ages are welcome. ...
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Jun 13 2023 Tue

Chair Exercises

10:00am - 10:45am
Adult
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Jun 13 2023 Tue

Chair Exercises

10:00am - 10:45am
Adult
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jun 13 2023 Tue

Seated Exercises

10:00am - 10:45am
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jun 13 2023 Tue

Seated Exercises

10:00am - 10:45am
Adult
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement
Event Details:
Join us on Tuesdays as we exercise with low impact stretches, aerobics and yoga. ...
This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group.
Jun 13 2023 Tue

Summer Experience - Cathey Graham Nickell, author of 'Yazzy's Amazing Yarn'

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group.
Jun 13 2023 Tue

Summer Experience - Cathey Graham Nickell, author of 'Yazzy's Amazing Yarn'

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
Library Branch: Aulds Library Branch
Room: Aulds Library Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Experience
Event Details:
Author, Cathey G. Nickell reading her book 'Yazzy's Amazing Yarn' and teaching finger knitting. Added Bonus, the Art Car 'Penelope', owned by Elizabeth Smiley will be on display.   Cathey Graham Nickell is a Houston-based author and...
This event is in the "History Center" group.
Jun 13 2023 Tue

World War II's Day - Coffee Chat

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
This event is in the "History Center" group.
Jun 13 2023 Tue

World War II's Day - Coffee Chat

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Library Branch: History Center
Room: History Center Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:
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. Come every month or just drop in on the days you can...
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jun 13 2023 Tue

Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jun 13 2023 Tue

Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: StoryTime, Summer Experience
Event Details:
This week's Storytime is all about kind words and expressions of kindness. We'll be decorating greeting cards to give to a friend.  ...
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jun 13 2023 Tue

Elegant Crafts

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jun 13 2023 Tue

Elegant Crafts

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Summer Experience
Event Details:
We'll be making a patriotic star wreath that you'll be able to hang on your door for Fourth of July! Materials and instruction will be provided free. ...
  • View More

About Us

Administration
Contact Us
Our Mission
History

Get Involved

Job Opportunities
Library Events

Information

Board of Control
Bossier Parish Police Jury
City of Bossier City

Social Media