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BPL CONNECTION VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 WHAT'S INSIDE: PAGE 02 COMING SOON PAGE 03 AULDS & BENTON PAGE 04 CENTRAL & HISTORY CENTER PAGE 05 CENTRAL - YOUTH SERVICES PAGE 06 EAST 80 & HAUGHTON PAGE 07 PLAIN DEALING & TOOKE PAGE 08 HOURS & LOCATIONS
COMING SOON Release dates are subject to change; check with your local branch to place holds on these items and many more! January 07 19 Love Songs by David Leviathan - YA Fiction; Book - contemporary romance, LGBT romance, short stories, non-fiction, poetry All the Days Past, All the Days to Come by Mildred D. Taylor - YA Fiction; Book - family saga, final book, multigenerational family fiction, prejudice, rasism, Civil Rights Movement Night Country: A Hazel Woods Novel by Melissa Albert - YA Fiction; Book - fairy tales & folklore, dark fantasy, contemporary fantasy, book 3 Mr. Nobody: A Novel by Catherine Steadman - Fiction; Book - thiller, psychological, memory loss/amnesia, comtemporary women fiction Vera, Set 9 starring Brenda Blethyn & Jon Morrison - Fiction; DVD - British mystery, crime/legal, drama January 14 All the Ways We Said Goodbye by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, & Karen White - Fiction; Book - women's literature and fiction, WWI historical fiction, WWII historical fiction January 21 The Hand on the Wall: A Truly Devious Novel by Maureen Johnson - YA Fiction; Book - ghost stories, mysteries & detective stories February 04 Alone in the Wild: A Casey Duncan Novel by Kelley Armstrong - Fiction; Book - police procedural, murder mystery, women sleuths, thriller, book 5 Perfect Little Children: A Novel by Sophie Hannah - Fiction; Book - thriller, psychological suspense, police procedural, mystery Yes No Maybe So by Becky Albertalli & Aisha Saeed - YA Fiction; Book - comtemporary romance, politics, prejudice, racism February 18 The Other Mrs.: A Novel by Mary Kubica - Fiction; Book - thriller, psychological suspense, murder mystery, domestic thriller February 25 The Big Lie: A Jack Swyteck Novel by James Grippando - Fiction; Book, Audiobook - political fiction, thriller, crime, book 16 Coconut Layer Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery by Joanne Fluke - Fiction; Book, Audiobook - cozy culinary mysteries, medical thriller, book 25 Robert Ludlum's The Treadstone Resurrection by Joshua Hood - Fiction; Book, Audiobook - political thriller, assassination, inspired by the Bourne series, Book 1 Trouble is What I Do: A Leonid McGill Mystery by Walter Mosley - Fiction; Book - crime thriller, private investigator mystery, African American 02
Baby Laptime* Painting with Friends* BENTON BRANCH (ages 0-2) (ages 18+) AULDS BRANCH Fridays @ 10:00am Baby Laptime is a story time 2nd Tuesdays @ 2:00pm Jan. 14 & Feb. 11 enhanced by music, Guided by a Benton Branch staff movement, crafts, and other member, attendees will paint Preschool Storytime Kids Crafternoon activities. eye catching art. Snacks & (ages 0-5) Saturdays No program Jan. 3 drinks provided. Tuesdays @ 10:00am (ages 3-12) Enjoy music, stories, and Alternate Saturdays @ Preschool Storytime* Game Night* crafts. Parent/Guardian is 2:00pm (ages 3-5) (ages 18+) required to stay with their Jan. 4 & 18 Fridays @ 11:00am 3rd Thursdays @ 6:00pm children during this program. Feb. 1, 15, & 29 Age-Appropriate book Jan. 16 & Feb. 20 COME & GO selections are enhanced by A variety of board games, bingo, Chair Exercise Class craft/activity time! music, movement,crafts, and etc. Come enjoy an evening of (ages 18+) Parent/Guardian is other activities. fun! Snacks & drinks provided. Alternate Wednesdays @ required to stay during No program Jan. 3 1:00pm craft/activity with Teen Book Club* Jan. 8, 22 children 5 yrs & younger Cafe de Benton (ages 12-18) Feb. 5, 19 and stay in the library for (ages 18+) 3rd Mondays @ 5:00pm Low-impact Exercise. children under 10 years. Mondays & Saturdays @ Jan. 20 & Feb. 17 There will be refreshments and 9:00am A place where teens can read, door prizes. Kids Crafternoon Jan. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 25, & 27 have topic discussions, Sundays Feb. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 22, 24, & participate in role playing, STEM Club (ages 3-12) 29 create crafts, and learn. (ages 6-12) Alternate Sundays @ Join us on Monday & Alternate Wednesdays @ 2:00pm Saturday mornings at Café Teen Scene* 4:00pm Jan. 12 & 26 de Benton. A cup of coffee (ages 12-18) Jan. 8, 22 Feb. 9 & 23 or tea shared with a friend is Select Saturdays @ 2:00pm Feb. 5, 19 COME & GO happiness tasted. Jan. 18 & Feb. 22 Get creative with designing, craft/activity time! No program Jan. 20 & Feb. A place where teens can play experimenting, and more! Parent/Guardian is 17 games, do crafts, eat, etc. Parent/Guardian is required to required to stay during Come join the fun! stay in the library for children craft/activity with Homeschool Connections* under 10 yrs. attending this children 5 yrs & younger (all ages) Senora Montgomery Clase de program. and stay in the library for Alternate Thursdays @ Espanol* children under 10 years. 11:15am (ages 12+) LEGO Club Feb. 13 & 27 Select Tuesdays @ 3:30pm (ages 6-12) Book Club Benton Branch staff will Jan. 7 & 28 Alternate Wednesdays @ (ages 18+) facillitate an academically- Feb. 4 & 25 4:00pm 2nd Tuesdays @ 11:00am themed, hands-on, hour of Spanish tutor duties: Prepare Jan. 15 & 29 Jan. 14 - Before We activities for area lesson plans and encourage Feb. 12 & 26 Were Young by Lisa homeschool students. students to speak Spanish. Be creative and build! An Wingate No programs in January. Educating students in Spanish excellent opportunity to learn Feb. 11 - The History of cultures and traditions. teamwork skills. Love by Nicole Krauss Bingo* Students under the age of 12 Parent/Guardian is required to Please pick up a copy of (ages 18+) must be accompanied by an stay in the library for children the book at the 2nd Tuesdays @ 1:00pm adult. under 10 yrs. attending this Circulation Desk. Jan. 14 & Feb. 11 program. Refreshments will be A game of chance! Come Body Balance Chair* served. enjoy the thrill of the game (ages 18+) and fellowship. Saturday, Jan. 11 @ 10:00am Prizes won and refreshments This class benefits all levels of served! fitness. Brain to body calibrating, static & dynamic balance, and upper & lower body strength. Snacks provided. Multicultural Program (all ages) Saturday, Feb. 8 @ 1:00pm A beautiful diversity of cultures celebrated and rooted in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream. *Registration required: please call or stop in to reserve your spot! -- Location to be announced -- 03
Bingo* CENTRAL LIBRARY (ages 18+) Monday, January 13 @ 5:30pm Dungeons & Dragons Chess Club Sign up early to reserve your (ages 13+) (ages 13+) spot at Bingo! 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 5:00pm 1st & 3rd Mondays @ 6:00pm Feb. 4 & 18 Jan. 6 & Feb. 3 Mardi Gras Craft 5:00 PM - New players All players welcome: beginners to (ages 18+) 5:30 PM - Game starts experts. Thursday, Jan. 16 @ 11:00am Never played? No problem! We will No program Jan. 20 & Feb. 17. Join us in making festive teach you the ins and outs of the umbrellas that you can show game. Financial Literacy Series off at all the upcoming New game starting in February! (ages 18+) celebrations! 2nd Thursdays @ 11:00am One-on-One Appointments* Join us this spring for our financial Paint Night* (ages 18+) literacy series presented by First (ages 18+) Daily Guaranty Bank! Monday, Feb. 10 @ 6:00pm Get the personal attention you need Jan. 9 - Protecting Your Identity Want to create a by scheduling a customized one-on- Feb. 13 - Managing Debt masterpiece? Join the fun one appointment with a library staff and follow along with us as member. Epilepsy Awareness we view a painting tutorial Please call or stop in to reserve your (ages 18+) and create our own works of 30 min. or 1 hr. appointment. We can Thursday, Jan. 23 @ 2:30pm & 4:00pm art! help with a variety of topics. Just Join us at 2:30pm or 4:00pm as the ask! Epilepsy Alliance of Louisiana provides facts about epilepsy. Learn how to Cafe Connect recognize different seizures, proper first (ages 18+) aid, and when a seizure is an Mondays @ 9:30am emergency. Every Monday, come enjoy a free cup of coffee to start your week off *Registration required: please call or stop in to reserve your spot! on a good note. HISTORY CENTER No program Jan. 20 & Feb. 17. Pages Past: An American History Book Practical Preservation Club (ages 18+) (ages 18+) Wednesday, Jan. 8 @ 2:00pm 1st Thursdays @ 6:00pm Resolve to preserve your family history this year! Jan. 9 - Pocahontas: Medicine Woman, HC Curator, Randall Palmer, gives tips on Spy, Entrepreneur, Diplomat by Paual preserving your family heirlooms. Gunn Allen Refreshments provided. Feb. 6 - Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom by Catherine Clinton Equali-Tea Party Kickoff Refreshments provided. January's meeting for Women's Vote Centennial is pushed to the second Thursday due to (all ages) holidays. Monday, Jan. 27 @ 2:00pm Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Read & React with History* Amendment! Enjoy crafts, refreshments (and (ages 13+) tea!), and a photo booth. Consecutive Mondays @ 6:00pm Drop in any time from 2:00 - 4:00pm. Feb. 3, 10, 24, & Mar. 2 Rusty Beckham leads the discussion on Genealogy 101: Love & Marriage Edition the book: The Woman Who Smashed (ages 18+) Codes by Jason Fagone. Pick up a copy Thursday, Feb. 13 @ 2:00pm of the book at the History Center. Learn basics of genealogy searches with a Refreshments provided. focus on marriage records. No program Feb. 17. Refreshments provided. 04
CENTRAL LIBRARY - YOUTH SERVICES *Registration required: please call or stop in to reserve your spot! Wiggle Wednesday (ages 3-5) Wednesdays @ 11:00am CHILDRENS Shake your sillies out in this music and movement storytime. No program Jan. 1. TWEENS BC Books & Beyond (ages 9-12) Tween Tuesday 2nd Tuesdays @ 5:00pm (ages 9-12) Jan. 14 & Feb. 11 2nd Tuesdays @ 4:00pm Themed book chat group for tweens. Jan. 14 & Feb. 11 TEENS Crafts, games, snacks, and social time Anime Club for tweens. (ages 13-17) 3rd Tuesdays @ 4:00pm Jan. 21 & Feb. 18 Watch anime shows/movie and try different Japanese snacks. FAMILY Marvel Movie Monday (ages 12-18) 4th Mondays @ 4:00pm Jan. 27 & Feb. 24 Join us as we watch our way through Fun Friday the MCU! (all ages) 3rd Fridays @ 4:00pm Smells Like Teen Book Club Jan. 17 & Feb. 21 (ages 13-17) Fun crafts/activities for the whole 2nd Thursdays @ 4:00pm family. Jan. 9 & Feb. 13 Book chat for teens! Check in to see Family Storytime what theme teens picked. (all ages) Saturdays @ 11:00am Craft Thursdays Storytime with songs, movement, and (ages 13-17) themed crafts! 1st Thursdays @ 4:00pm Jan. 2 & Feb. 6 Minute to Win It Make a different craft every month! (all ages) Saturday, Jan.25 @ 2:00pm Race against the clock to complete challenges. Candyland Super STEAM Saturday (all ages) (all ages) Saturday, Feb. 22 @ 2:00pm All of January and February Hands on activities for all ages Visit the Children's Area in exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. December to play life-sized Candyland and win candy! 05
Book Club EAST 80 BRANCH (ages 18+) 3rd Thursdays @ 5:00pm Jan. 16 & Feb. 20 Bingo on Bellevue Read to Me For patrons 18+, each month we'll read by theme but (ages 18+) (all ages) you choose your book! 2nd Thursdays @ 11:30am Thursdays @ 5:00pm Jan. 9 & Feb. 13 Geared towards school-age patrons Winter Fest Patrons have an opportunity to test that are able to read, these sessions (all ages) their winning streak during our are designed to build confidence in Tuesday, Jan. 28 @ 4:00pm monthly Bingo! Attendees are reading skills. Join the East 80 Staff for activities, crafts, and tasty welcome to bring refreshments. Starts Jan. 9. goodies to celebrate winter! Tween Book Club* Evening Family Storytime Date Night on Bellevue* (ages 9-12) (ages 0-12) (ages 18+) 2nd Tuesdays @ 5:00pm Alternate Thursdays @ 5:30pm Thursday, Feb. 13 @ 6:30pm Jan. 14 & Feb. 11 Call for dates 10 couples are invited to Date Night at the Library! A monthly book club just for An evening storytime for a variety of Couples can bring their children for a night of tweens! ages. Themes will vary! (separate) fun! 1-on-1 101* Preschool Storytime Family Bingo Night* (all ages) (ages 3-5) (all ages) Mondays @ 10:00am Fridays @ 10:00am Tuesday, Feb. 25 @ 5:30pm All patrons are welcome to sign up A storytime designed for children Bingo on Bellevue for all ages! Light refreshments will for computer, or device, one on ages 3 to 5 years of age involving be served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. ones. The 30 minute sessions are stories, music, and movement. Parents intended to aid in basic must stay with their children. Candyland knowledge. No program Jan. 3. (all ages) No program Jan. 20 or Feb. 17. All of January Saturday Storytime Come play the life-size classic board game: Coffee Clutch (ages 0-12) Candyland! (ages 18+) Saturdays @ 10:00am Tuesdays @ 10:30am Saturday family storytime for a variety Black History Reflections Choose from coloring, games, of ages. (all ages) puzzles, and rotating crafts as you No program Jan. 4. All of February sip & socialize. East 80 will host a series of films, discussions, and Starts Jan. 14. activities observing Black History Month. Contact staff for a complete schedule of events. Tween Tuesdays* (ages 9-12) 2nd Tuesdays @ 4:00pm Jan. 14 & Feb. 11 A creative space for ages 9-12 to HAUGHTON BRANCH explore books, games, art, science, Our Haughton Branch is closed due to a roofing project. You and all things Tween! can still pick-up holds and drop-off books to our staff next door at Town Hall (dates/times listed below). We'll also still Teen Tuesdays* host Bingo & Book Clubs during our closure. See below for (ages 13-17) details! 3rd Tuesdays @ 4:00pm Holds Pick-Up & Book Drop-Off "Good Books" Book Club Jan. 21 & Feb. 18 AT TOWN HALL @ Town Hall Creative and social space for Monday - Friday (ages 18+) teens 13-17 (18 if they are a senior 9:00am - 4:00pm 3rd Thursdays in high school). Activities will vary! (excluding 1st Tuesdays) @ 9:30am Jan. 16 & Feb. 20 Teen Book Club (ages 13-18) 3rd Wednesdays @ 4:00pm Bingo Evening Book Club Jan. 15 - call for book selection @ Town Hall @ our East 80 Branch Conference Room (ages 18+) (ages 18+) Feb. 19 - The Hate U Give by Angie 2nd & 4th Mondays 2nd Mondays Thomas @ 10:00am @ 6:00pm Jan. 13 & 27 Jan. 13 & Feb. 10 *Registration required: please Feb. 10 & 24 call or stop in to reserve your 06 spot!
Ma Rainey Production* As the Page Turns Teens on the Scene Cook with Me: Insta-Pot (all ages) (ages 18+) (ages 12-18) Cooking Class* Tuesday, Feb. 11 @ 1:00pm 4th Mondays @ 5:00pm Select Wednesdays @ 3:30pm (ages 18+) PLAIN DEALING BRANCH A re-enactment on the "Mother of Jan. 27 & Feb. 24 Jan. 8 - Life Hacks Thursday, Jan. 9 @ Blues" singer Ma Rainey by the Random book selection Feb. 26 - M&M Taste Test 11:00am Company Repertory Theatre. based on genre, call for Patrons can learn how to more info. Refreshments Homeschool All Stars access and use Snack On It* will be served. (ages 6-12) stew/soup recipes from (ages 10-17) Select Wednesdays @ 10:00am A to Z World Food Tuesday, Feb. 18 @ 3:00pm Craft Club* Jan. 22 & 29 database and Tweens & Teens can snack on (ages 18+) Feb. 5 & 12 participate and sample different flavors of pototo chips and 3rd Wednesdays @ Activities include crafts, STEAM, dish. vote for the best one they like. 11:00am writing, home economics, sciences, Recipe ingredients will be Jan. 15 - Mason Jar Tissue history, and health. listed for allergens. Mardi Gras Masked Ball* Holders Registration begins 2 (ages 13-17) Feb. 19 - Scrapbook Saturday Matinee weeks prior to event. Saturday, Feb. 22 @ 5:00pm Paper Coasters (all ages) After-hours semi-formal ball Spaces limited, please 1st Saturdays @ 2:00pm Pictorial Exhibition: A celebrating Mardi Gras! register to participate. Jan. 4 - Toy Story 4 (PG) Place for All People Registration required 2 weeks prior Feb. 1 - Aladdin (PG) (all ages) to event. Music & Movement* Snacks provided! All of February (ages 3-5) Poster exhibition Family Yoga* Select Saturdays @ Survive the Wilderness* organized by the (all ages) 12:00pm (ages 13+) Smithsonian Institute Saturday, Feb. 29 @ 12:00pm Jan. 25 - Yoga and Select Saturdays @ 12:00pm Traveling Service The whole family can practice basic stories Jan. 18 & 25 highlighting stories of the yoga moves, partner moves, Feb. 8 - Family Storytime A how-to presentation led by a African American meditate to promote physical Registration is required at guest from Wildlife & Fisheries on experience.Exhibition will activity, teamwork, and family least 2 weeks prior to how to survive the wild. be displayed in the foyer bonding. Registration required 2 weeks prior of the library. event. Please bring your own mats or to program. towels. *Registration required: please call or stop in to reserve your spot! Journal Writing* Little Bookworms* Chickenfoot Dominoes* (ages 18+) (ages 18+) 2nd Tuesdays @ (ages 6-8) 4th Thursdays @ 4:30pm TOOKE BRANCH 1st Mondays @ 10:30am 11:30am Jan. 23 - A New Home for Duct Tape Crafts* Mardi Gras Wreath* Jan. 6 & Feb. 3 (ages 13-17) (ages 18+) Jan. 14 & Feb. 11 Truman by Catherine Hapka Participants will enjoy Thursday, Jan. 9 @ Wednesday, Feb. 12 @ Come and explore Feb. 27 - Bea Garcia: My Life friendly competition and 4:00pm 11:30am your thoughts and in Pictures by Deborah Zemke conversation. Come and learn how to Come and enjoy making feeling. Please bring Refreshments provided. Refreshments provided. make all sorts of cool a creative wreath! your own journal. Refreshments Family Movie Day* creations solely out of Limited supplies, register A Novel Idea* provided. (all ages) duct tape! early. (ages 18+) Refreshments provided. Select Saturdays @ 1:00pm 4th Mondays @ 10:30am Bingo* Jan. 4 & Feb. 8 Make Your Own Jan. 27 - The Oysterville (ages 18+) Join us for a family-friendly DIY Handwarmers* Lightsaber* Sewing Circle by Susan (ages 18+) (ages 13-17) 4th Tuesdays @ 11:30am movie showing! Call for movie Wiggs Monday, Jan. 13 @ Thursday, Feb. 13 @ Jan. 28 & Feb. 25 titles. Feb. 24 - The Storied Life 10:30am 4:00pm Come out and win Refreshments provided. of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Keep your hands warm Learn how to create and prizes and mingle with Zevin others. Craftastic!* this winter with easy, fun decorate your very own Refreshments provided. to make craft! lightsaber! (ages 6-12) T-Shirt Quilting* 3rd Saturdays @ 1:00pm No experience needed. Refreshments provided. Once Upon a Storytime (ages 18+) Jan. 18 - DIY Sock Monsters (ages 0-5) 3rd Thursdays @ Feb. 15 - Sweet Bingo Painting with Friends* Patron Appreciation Tuesdays @ 4:00pm 11:30am (ages 18+) Day! Stories, crafts, songs, and Jan. 16 & Feb. 20 Teen Book Club* Monday, Feb. 10 @ (all ages) fun! 10:00am Friday, Feb. 14 - all day Create your own (ages 13-17) No program Jan. 7 or Feb. Bring out your creative This is a special day to memory quilt. Bring 4th Saturdays @ 1:00pm 18 side by making a work honor our patrons, your own supplies. Jan. 25 & Feb. 22 of art! refreshments and Refreshments Contact branch for No experience needed. giveaways provided!. provided. titles.Refreshments provided. 07
Hours & Locations Aulds Benton Central 3950 Wayne Ave 115 Courthouse Dr 2206 Beckett St Bossier City, LA 71112 Benton, LA 71006 Bossier City, LA 71111 318-742-2337 318-965-2751 318-746-1693 aulds@bossierlibrary.org benton@bossierlibrary.org central@bossierlibrary.org M-Th: 9:00am - 8:00pm M-Th: 9:00am - 8:00pm M-Th: 9:00am - 8:00pm F: 9:00am - 6:00pm F: 9:00am - 6:00pm F: 9:00am - 6:00pm S: 9:00am - 5:00pm S: 9:00am - 5:00pm S: 9:00am - 5:00pm Su: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Su: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Su: 1:00pm - 5:00pm History Center East 80 Haughton 2206 Beckett St 1050 Bellevue Rd 116 West McKinley Bossier City, LA 71111 Haughton, LA 71037 Haughton, LA 71037 318-746-7717 318-949-2665 haughton@bossierlibrary.org history-center@bossierlibrary.org east80@bossierlibrary.org CLOSED FOR ROOFING M-Th: 9:00am - 8:00pm M-Th: 9:00am - 8:00pm PROJECT F: 9:00am - 6:00pm F: 9:00am - 6:00pm Holds pick-up & book drop-off S: 9:00am - 5:00pm S: 9:00am - 5:00pm available at Town Hall Su: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Su: 1:00pm - 5:00pm (118 West McKinley) M-F: 9:00am-4:00pm except for first Tuesdays of the Plain Dealing Tooke month 208 East Mary Lee Ave 451 Fairview Point Rd Plain Dealing, LA 71064 Elm Grove, LA 71051 Online 318-326-4233 318-987-3915 www.bossierlibrary.org plaindealing@bossierlibrary.org tooke@bossierlibrary.org M-F: 9:00am - 6:00pm M-F: 9:00am - 6:00pm S: 11:00am - 5:00pm S: 11:00am - 5:00pm @bossierlibrary Holiday Closures Mardi Gras PARADE SCHEDULE Wednesday, January 1 - New Year's Day Monday, January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, February 17 - President's Day Saturday, January 18 - Sobek Monday, January, 20 - Harambee Saturday, February 15 - Centaur Sunday, February 16 - Barkus & Meoux Saturday, February 22 - Gemini Sunday, February 23 - Highland
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