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STARTING TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017,

 THE BOSSIER CENTRAL LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR TEEN CENTRAL?

WE WON'T BE AROUND FOR A LITTLE WHILE, BUT WE WILL BE BACK BETTER THAN EVER!

IN THE MEANTIME, TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE OTHER BRANCHES IN THE BOSSIER PARISH LIBRARY SYSTEM. THEY HAVE AMAZING STAFF READY TO ASSIST YOU AND THEY ALSO HAVE PRETTY COOL PROGRAMS TOO!

Aulds Branch 
(Near Old Parkway, Down Barksdale Hwy)
(Shady Grove Neighborhood)
318.742.2337
3950 Wayne Avenue
Bossier City, LA 71112

Benton Branch (Behind the courthouse)
(Benton)
318.965.2751
115 Courthouse Drive 
Benton, LA 71006

East 80 Branch(Behind McDonald's)
(Haughton off Hwy 80)
318.949.2665
1050 Bellevue Road
Haughton, LA 71037

Haughton Branch
(Not far from Fred's & Dollar General)
318.949.0196
116 W. McKinley Avenue
Haughton, LA 71037

Plain Dealing Branch 
(Plain Dealing)
318.326.4233
208 E. Mary Lee Street
Plain Dealing, LA 71064

Tooke Branch (Newest Branch)
(Elm Grove/Koran)
318.987.3915

451 Fairview Point Road
Elm Grove, LA 71051

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September 8th @ 4pm, here at Bossier Central Library. We'll talk about some school stuff...sorta, but there'll be important stuff too, like snacks...

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Teen Lock-in

Teen Lock-in at the Library

Celebrate the end of the school year by spending the night in the library!

Ages 13-18

There will be games, internet, a photo scavenger hunt, pizza, and more!

Teens must sign up in advance and return a permission slip signed by themselves and their parents.

Contact Tonya Oswalt at the Bossier Central Library (318-746-1693) to get more information and/or to sign up!

Teen Summer Reading Program

All teenagers in Bossier Parish, between the ages of 13-18, are invited to participate in the Teen Summer Reading Program!  This year, three branches will have weekly programs: the Bossier Central Branch, the Aulds Branch, and the East 80 Branch.  The dates are as follows:

Bossier Central                              Aulds                                   East 80
Tues., June 10, 3:30 PM                   Wed., June 11, 3:30 PM      Thurs., June 12, 3:30 PM
Tues., June 17, 3:30 PM                   Wed., June 18, 3:30 PM      Thurs., June 19, 3:30 PM
Tues., June 24, 3:30 PM                   Wed., June 25, 3:30 PM      Thurs., June 26, 3:30 PM
Tues., July 8, 3:30 PM                      Wed., July 9, 3:30 PM         Thurs., July 10, 3:30 PM
Tues., July 15, 3:30 PM                    Wed., July 16, 3:30 PM       Thurs., July 17, 3:30 PM
Tues., July 22, 3:30 PM                    Wed., July 23, 3:30 PM       Thurs., July 24, 3:30 PM

*There will not be any programs during the week of July 4th.

There is also a reading challenge that teens may participate in, even if they do not attend the weekly programs.  For every 3 hours spent reading, participants will get a small prize, up to five prizes.  For every 15 hours spent reading, participants will get an entry in the grand prize drawing.  The grand prize is a Samsung Galaxy 7" tablet.  Reading logs will be given out on the first day of the program at each branch, and are due back at the library by July 24th.  The grand prize winner will be selected and contacted on Monday, July 28th.  The Benton and Haughton branches will also have reading logs available.

If you have any questions, please contact Tonya Oswalt at the Bossier Central Branch.

Short Film Contest Winners

For Teen Tech Week this year, the Bossier Central Library held a Short Film Contest.  Winners are listed below. Click the links below to watch the videos.

First Place went to "All the Way Home" 
The following people were involved in the making of this film:

Directors: Rob Harper, Savannah Cheney, Madeline Wheelahan, and Andrea Holley

Actors/Extras: Martha Lee, Nina Scotten, Matthew Scotten, Dylan Randall,  Hunter Knowles, Carson Vaughn, Nathan Antee, Lorenzo Baker, Austin Averitt, and Dylan Whaley

Second Place went to "The Pedo-Files"

The following people were involved in the making of this film:

Directors: Jon Koestner, Alex Mitchell, Anna Beth Hughes and Holly Lorance

Actors/Extras: Nicholas O’connor, Anna Beth Hughes, Linda Hughes

During the viewing party, guests were allowed to vote for People's Choice.

People's Choice went to "Living the Dream"

The following people were involved in the making of this film:

Directors: Avery Shoebridge, Alison Ringle, Angel Swanton and Victoria Winchel

Actors/Extras: Alison Ringle, Angel Swanton, Victoria Winchel and Jacob Langen

Thanks to all of the participants and to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring the contest!

BPL Short Film Contest Rules, Information, and Registration form

BPL Short Film Contest Rules and Information
BPL Short Film Contest Registration Form

If you missed the post about the Short Film Contest, click here!

BPL Short Film Contest

Bossier Parish Library

Short Film Contest

Teen Tech Week

Ages:  13—18

 To celebrate Teen Tech Week in March, the Bossier Parish Library is having a Short Film Contest for teens between the ages of 13-18.  Teens may create short films on their choice of topic that are no longer than 10 minutes in length. 

Short films must be submitted to Youtube and submission information must be emailed to the library.  Registration forms must also be completed and returned for every participant (director, writer, actors, etc.).  Information sheets and    registration forms are available at the Bossier Parish Libraries.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2014 (END OF DAY)

Finalists will be selected to be shown at a viewing party.  No more than 10 short films will be viewed at the party.  Everyone is invited to attend to enjoy                   refreshments and the short films!  Winners will be announced at the party.

You are invited to attend...

VIEWING PARTY: FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2014 AT 3:30 PM

January - February Teen Programs - Bossier Central

Here are the programs for teens at Bossier Central in January and Feburary:

January
Monday, January 13, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Board Games

Thursday, January 23, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Rolled Paper Craft

February
Monday, February 10, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Board Games

Thursday, February 13, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Zombie Love Valentine's Party


All of these programs are for teens ages 13 - 18!

Upcoming Teen programs at Bossier Central

Upcoming teen programs at Bossier Central

Friday, December 6, 7 pm – 7 am – Teen lock-in – (Must sign up and get a permission slip to attend) Spend the night in the library!  Video games, computer use, group activities, Fear Factor Food Challenge!

Monday, December 9, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm – Board game program – Bring your friends and come play board games.

Thursday, December 12, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Book Christmas Trees – Make Christmas trees by folding the pages of old books.

If you have any questions, please contact Tonya Oswalt at the Bossier Central Library.  

International Games Day @ the Bossier Central Branch

The Bossier Parish Libraries are getting involved with International Games Day!

The Bossier Central branch will be celebrating International Games Day on Saturday, November 16th, from 1 pm - 3 pm.  We'll have video games (X-box 360 and Wii) and board games.  The program is for ages 13-18.  

Bring your friends and come join the fun!

Teen Read Week

Teen Read Week is October 13 - 19!  Come celebrate teen literacy at your local Bossier Parish Library branch!  

Here's whats going on at our libraries for teens this week:

Bossier Central Branch

Book Face! - Mon, October 14 - Fri, October 18
Find a book with a face, hand, foot(!) on the cover and pose for a picture with the book in front of your own face, hand, foot!  Just find your book and let the staff know you want to have your picture taken.  Pictures will be posted in the Teen Central area.

Blackout Poetry - Thurs, October 17, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
We'll taking pages out of discarded books and making poetry out of the words by blacking out/drawing designs over any words you don't want to use. 

Contact Tonya Oswalt at the Bossier Central Branch if you have any questions about these programs.


Aulds Branch

Read-a-thon - Sun, October 13 - Sat, October 19
Win prizes for reading! You can come into the Aulds library and read in their Teen Central area or read at home.  If you want to read in the library, check in with Amanda before you start and when you finish.  If you want to read at home, or Amanda isn't available, send a text to 318-459-8063 when you start and stop reading.

Contact Amanda Bradley at the Aulds Branch if you have any questions about this program.


Benton Branch

Read-a-thon - Sun, October 13 - Sat, October 19
Win prizes for reading! You can come to the Benton library and read or read at home.  Pick up a reading log at the Benton Branch.  If you want to read at the library, let a staff member know. 

Contact Kristin Kennedy at the Benton Branch if you have any questions about this program.


Haughton Branch

Game and Craft Day - Mon, October 14, starts at 2:00 PM
Come play X-box games and make crafts!  Bring your friends!

Contact Audra Bartholomew at the Haughton Branch if you have any questions about this program.

Teen Summer Reading Program

All teenagers in Bossier Parish, between the ages of 13-18, are invited to participate in the Teen Summer Reading Program at the Bossier Central Library in the History Center.

Beneath the Surface Program Schedule

Tuesday, June 18, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday, June 25, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday, July 2, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday, July 9, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday, July 16, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM


Read to win prizes and attend weekly events for fun activities!

If you would like to sign up for the program or find out more information, please contact Tonya Oswalt at the Bossier Central Library at (318) 746-1693.

(Bossier Central) Teen Gaming Day

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