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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
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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

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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!
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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.

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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!

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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
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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.

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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
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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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