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Central Library Complex

9:00am-5:00pm
(318) 746-1693

850 City Hall Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
United States

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

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Aulds Library Branch

9:00am-5:00pm
(318) 742-2337

3950 Wayne Avenue
Bossier City, LA 71112
United States

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

Benton Library Branch

10:00am-2:00pm
(318) 965-2751

115 Courthouse Drive
Benton, LA 71006
United States

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Sun: Closed
Mon-Thu: 9:00am-7:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

East 80 Library Branch

9:00am-5:00pm
(318) 949-2665

1050 Bellevue Road
Haughton, LA 71037
United States

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Sun: Closed
Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Haughton Library Branch

9:00am-5:00pm
(318) 949-0196

116 West McKinley
Haughton, LA 71037
United States

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

History Center

9:00am-5:00pm
(318) 746-7717

2206 Beckett Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
United States

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

Plain Dealing Library Branch

Closed
(318) 326-4233

208 East Mary Lee Avenue
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
United States

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Sun: Closed
Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: Closed

Tooke Library Branch

Closed
(318) 987-3915

451 Fairview Point Road
Elm Grove, LA 71051
United States

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Sun: Closed
Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: Closed

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With more than 70 languages and over 20 English courses designed from the perspective of the learner’s native language, Mango Languages offers a rich, immersive experience that includes intuitive language and culture lessons designed by linguists and voiced by native speakers.  Mango Languages is accessible in the library and at home using a computer or apps for iOS and Android phones and tablets.

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group
Jul 19 2025 Sat

Senior Social

10:30am–12:30pm
Benton Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group
Jul 19 2025 Sat

Senior Social

10:30am–12:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

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 event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group
Jul 19 2025 Sat

Beaded Keychains

10:30am–1:30pm
Haughton Library Branch
Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group
Jul 19 2025 Sat

Beaded Keychains

10:30am–1:30pm
Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, STEAM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come and make a unique keychain with either pony beads or perler beads.

* while supplies last *

This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group
Jul 21 2025 Mon

A Novel Idea "Wedding People"

10:30am–11:30am
Tooke Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group
Jul 21 2025 Mon

A Novel Idea "Wedding People"

10:30am–11:30am
Adult
Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss The Wedding People by Alison Espach—a smart, witty novel about unexpected connections, second chances, and the strange magic of weddings.

This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group
Jul 21 2025 Mon

Diamond Art Painting

11:00am–12:00pm
Haughton Library Branch
All Ages
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group
Jul 21 2025 Mon

Diamond Art Painting

11:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us and create a diamond masterpiece. 

This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group
Jul 21 2025 Mon

Good Eats with LSU Ag Center

12:30pm–1:30pm
Haughton Library Branch
All Ages
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group
Jul 21 2025 Mon

Good Eats with LSU Ag Center

12:30pm–1:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Food, Health & Sciences, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Nutrition doesn’t have to be boring or expensive! Each Monday we will dive into a new nutrition topic. We will start by learning about each food group, why our body needs it and the amount we need each day.

This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group
Jul 21 2025 Mon

Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Plain Dealing Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group
Jul 21 2025 Mon

Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group
Jul 21 2025 Mon

Kids Bingo

3:30pm–4:30pm
Haughton Library Branch
Children
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group
Jul 21 2025 Mon

Kids Bingo

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Summer Reading
This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group
Jul 21 2025 Mon

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

3:45pm–4:45pm
Aulds Library Branch
All Ages
This event is in the "Aulds Library Branch" group
Jul 21 2025 Mon

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

3:45pm–4:45pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Aulds Library Branch
Room: Aulds Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Calling all crocheters, knitters, weavers, and anyone else who works with yarn.  Join us for 60 minutes of yarning and chatting!  Bring your supplies and work on an existing project or start a new one.

This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group
Jul 22 2025 Tue

Walk Your World

9:30am–10:00am
Haughton Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group
Jul 22 2025 Tue

Walk Your World

9:30am–10:00am
Adult
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Explore the world while getting some gentle exercise as we host virtual walks from around the globe.

This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group
Jul 22 2025 Tue

Chair Exercise

10:00am–10:45am
Plain Dealing Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group
Jul 22 2025 Tue

Chair Exercise

10:00am–10:45am
Adult
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group
Jul 22 2025 Tue

Bingo

10:30am–12:00pm
Tooke Library Branch
Adult
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group
Jul 22 2025 Tue

Bingo

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Come out enjoy the game of bingo with friends and family. Bingo is a fun way to get to meet people you have never seen and win prizes. Bingo will be free program to participate.

This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group
Jul 22 2025 Tue

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

11:00am–1:00pm
Central Library Complex
Children, Tween (Middle School)
This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group
Jul 22 2025 Tue

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

11:00am–1:00pm
Children, Tween (Middle School)
Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween (Middle School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Food, Health & Sciences
Event Details:

We are having a huge tea party and you are invited! There will be snack and drinks while suppllies last. Dress up as your favorite Alice in Wonderland character or your best tea party outfit. We'll be watching the 1951 animated movie. 

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