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Central Library

(318) 746-1693
2206 Beckett Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Aulds Library Branch

(318) 742-2337
3950 Wayne Avenue
Bossier City, LA 71112
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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Benton Library Branch

(318) 965-2751
115 Courthouse Drive
Benton, LA 71006
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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

East 80 Library Branch

(318) 949-2665
1050 Bellevue Road
Haughton, LA 71037
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Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Haughton Library Branch

(318) 949-0196
116 West McKinley
Haughton, LA 71037
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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

History Center

(318) 746-7717
2206 Beckett Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
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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
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Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Tooke Library Branch

(318) 987-3915
451 Fairview Point Road
Elm Grove, LA 71051
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Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

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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.

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Libby by OverDrive

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Jul 6 2022 Wed

Oceans of Possibilities Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Open
Registration
This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.
Jul 6 2022 Wed

Oceans of Possibilities Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Open
Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts, DIY, & Games, STEAM, StoryTime, Summer Experience
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Shake, rattle, and roll into family storytime this Summer. Each session last approximately 20- 30 minutes and is designed with younger story lovers in mind! ...
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jul 6 2022 Wed

Pirate Party!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jul 6 2022 Wed

Pirate Party!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Experience
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jul 6 2022 Wed

Jackbox Games

3:30pm - 4:30pm
All Ages
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jul 6 2022 Wed

Jackbox Games

3:30pm - 4:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:
All you need is a smart phone or tablet to join in on the games ...
This event is in the "Central Library" group.
Jul 6 2022 Wed

Dungeons & Dragons Tween & Teen Edition

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Cancelled
This event is in the "Central Library" group.
Jul 6 2022 Wed

Cancelled

Dungeons & Dragons Tween & Teen Edition

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Conference Room
Age Group: Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:
Join us this summer for monster of the week. Beginners and experts are welcome. ...
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Jul 7 2022 Thu

Chair Exercise

10:00am - 10:45am
Adult
This event is in the "Plain Dealing Library Branch" group.
Jul 7 2022 Thu

Chair Exercise

10:00am - 10:45am
Adult
Library Branch: Plain Dealing Library Branch
Room: Plain Dealing Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Food, Health & Sciences
Event Details:
Join us for our Chair Exercise program Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am for adults. No registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jul 7 2022 Thu

Anime Club : One Piece

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jul 7 2022 Thu

Anime Club : One Piece

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Summer Experience
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Jul 7 2022 Thu

Dungeons and Dragons

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen (High School)
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Jul 7 2022 Thu

Dungeons and Dragons

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen (High School)
Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:
Adventures wanted! Join us as we explore new realms, complete quests, and battle monsters, all with a simple roll of the dice! ...
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jul 8 2022 Fri

Crochet Angels

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jul 8 2022 Fri

Crochet Angels

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:
We meet every Friday and work on a project together. ...
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jul 8 2022 Fri

Friday Fun - Legos

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jul 8 2022 Fri

Friday Fun - Legos

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Summer Experience
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Jul 8 2022 Fri

Teens Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen (High School)
This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.
Jul 8 2022 Fri

Teens Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen (High School)
Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:
Teens-Come check out our evergrowing Dungeons and Dragons group. Even if you've never played, you can learn and meet a group of like minded peers. We look forward to seeing you. ...
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Jul 8 2022 Fri

Hooked on books "Malamander by Thomas Taylor

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.
Jul 8 2022 Fri

Hooked on books "Malamander by Thomas Taylor

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Take part in our reading adventure! The book club encourages our younger patrons to explore new genres and discover new book series and authors. We pair our book discussions with activities that enrich and expand upon the reading experience. You can ...
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jul 9 2022 Sat

Happy Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.
Jul 9 2022 Sat

Happy Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:
We have cards, dominoes, and board games set out to enjoy every other Saturday at 11! ...
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