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Celebrate Chinese New Year - Make a "Year of the Snake" Paper Lantern!

All Day 1/27 - 2/1
All Branches
Program Type:
Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating Chinese New Year, Year of the Snake, by making an awesome Chinese Paper Lantern.Chinese New Year is an annual celebration of new beginnings, happiness and jo...

Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating Chinese New Year, Year of the Snake, by making an awesome Chinese Paper Lantern.

MakerSpace Robotics Workshop: Edison Robots

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MakerSpace at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (Ages 12-18), Tweens (Ages 8-11), Adults, Everybody
Event Details:

During the fourth week of January, visit the MakerSpace at the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve to learn how to successfully operate the Edison Robots! These robots ar...

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (Ages 12-18), Tweens (Ages 8-11), Adults, Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the fourth week of January, visit the MakerSpace at the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve to learn how to successfully operate the Edison Robots!

Take Your Child to the Library Day

All Day
Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts, Author Visit, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
Event Details:

Celebrated on the first Saturday in February each year, Take Your Child to the Library Day invites families across the world to visit their local library for a day of free, fun, fa...

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts, Author Visit, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrated on the first Saturday in February each year, Take Your Child to the Library Day invites families across the world to visit their local library for a day of free, fun, fabulous activities.

Make Your Own Paper Heart Valentine Wreath

All Day 2/3 - 2/8
All Branches
Program Type:
Activity Tables
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine's Day by making a beautiful Paper Heart Wreath. Hang it anywhere for people to see your awesome creation. Valentine's Day is a holiday that people celebrat...

Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Activity Tables
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine's Day by making a beautiful Paper Heart Wreath. Hang it anywhere for people to see your awesome creation. 

Make Your Own Heart Paper Lantern Craft!

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Edgard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Here is a sweet way to light up Valentine's Day for this pretty Heart Paper Lantern Craft. What is Valentine's Day about? People show their love and appreciation for others th...

Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Here is a sweet way to light up Valentine's Day for this pretty Heart Paper Lantern Craft. 

Make Your Own Heart Paper Lantern Craft!

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Here is a sweet way to light up Valentine's Day for this pretty Heart Paper Lantern Craft. What is Valentine's Day about? People show their love and appreciation for others th...

Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Here is a sweet way to light up Valentine's Day for this pretty Heart Paper Lantern Craft. 

Make Your Own Heart Paper Lantern Craft!

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Here is a sweet way to light up Valentine's Day for this pretty Heart Paper Lantern Craft. What is Valentine's Day about? People show their love and appreciation for others th...

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Here is a sweet way to light up Valentine's Day for this pretty Heart Paper Lantern Craft. 

4-H Bare Necessities: Intro to Jitsu/Self-Defense

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Community Outreach
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

St. John Parish 4-H and Library are pleased to introduce Bare Necessities! This program is for youth ages 7-13 during the 2024-2025 school year. A child does not have to be enrolle...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Outreach
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

St. John Parish 4-H and Library are pleased to introduce Bare Necessities! This program is for youth ages 7-13 during the 2024-2025 school year. A child does not have to be enrolled or have experience in 4-H to participate.

Make Your Own Heart Paper Lantern Craft!

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Here is a sweet way to light up Valentine's Day for this pretty Heart Paper Lantern Craft. What is Valentine's Day about? People show their love and appreciation for others th...

Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Here is a sweet way to light up Valentine's Day for this pretty Heart Paper Lantern Craft. 

Make Your Own Black History Month Scratch-Off Ornament!

02/17/2025 @ 1:45pm to 02/22/2025 @ 2:45pm
All Branches
Program Type:
Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month by creating your own Black History Month Scratch-Off Ornament. Each ornament has inspirational quotes such as, "Never Be Limited by Other People's Lim...

Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month by creating your own Black History Month Scratch-Off Ornament. Each ornament has inspirational quotes such as, "Never Be Limited by Other People's Limited Imaginations," and more.

Reserve Branch Closed

All Day
Reserve Branch

The Reserve Branch will be closed all day on Saturday, March 1 due to the road being blocked off for the Reserve Krewe of Tohwahpahsah Parade. 

Closing
Branches:
Reserve Branch
Description:

The Reserve Branch will be closed all day on Saturday, March 1 due to the road being blocked off for the Reserve Krewe of Tohwahpahsah Parade. 

All branches closed for Mardi Gras holiday

All Day 3/3 - 3/4
All Branches

All branches of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed for the Mardi Gras holiday on Monday, March 3 and Tuesday, March 4. We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March ...

Closing
Branches:
All Branches
Description:

All branches of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed for the Mardi Gras holiday on Monday, March 3 and Tuesday, March 4. We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5. 

All Branches Closed for Staff Training

All Day
Garyville Branch, Reserve Branch, LaPlace Branch, Edgard Branch, All Branches

All St. John the Baptist Parish Library Branches will be closed all day on Friday, March 28 for staff training. We will reopen at normal business hours on Saturday, March 29.

Closing
Branches:
Garyville Branch, Reserve Branch, LaPlace Branch, Edgard Branch, All Branches
Description:

All St. John the Baptist Parish Library Branches will be closed all day on Friday, March 28 for staff training. We will reopen at normal business hours on Saturday, March 29.