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Write Letters to Santa (Dec. 1-23)

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
All Branches
Program Type:
Activity Tables
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Stop by any library branch before Christmas Eve to write and mail a letter to the North Pole! 

Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Activity Tables
Event Details:

Stop by any library branch before Christmas Eve to write and mail a letter to the North Pole! 

Paper Gingerbread House Craft

12/15/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Branches
Program Type:
Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Gingerbread houses may be yummy, but they can be hard for little ones to build. Stop by any library branch to build and color your own paper gingerbread house without all of the mess and stress!

Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Gingerbread houses may be yummy, but they can be hard for little ones to build. Stop by any library branch to build and color your own paper gingerbread house without all of the mess and stress!

All Branches Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Garyville Branch, Reserve Branch, LaPlace Branch, Edgard Branch, All Branches

All branches of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Friday, ...

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

All branches of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Friday, December 26. 

All Branches Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Garyville Branch, Reserve Branch, LaPlace Branch, Edgard Branch, All Branches

All branches of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1 for the New Year's holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Friday, D...

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

All branches of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1 for the New Year's holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Friday, December 26. 

Make a Hanging New Year's Ball

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Celebrate 2026 with this hanging New Year's Eve Ball craft! 

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

Celebrate 2026 with this hanging New Year's Eve Ball craft! 

Make a Hanging New Year's Ball

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Celebrate 2026 with this hanging New Year's Eve Ball craft! 

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

Celebrate 2026 with this hanging New Year's Eve Ball craft! 

Make a Hanging New Year's Ball

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Edgard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Celebrate 2026 with this hanging New Year's Eve Ball craft! 

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

Celebrate 2026 with this hanging New Year's Eve Ball craft! 

Make a Hanging New Year's Ball

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Celebrate 2026 with this hanging New Year's Eve Ball craft! 

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

Celebrate 2026 with this hanging New Year's Eve Ball craft! 

Let's Make a Pop-up Snowman!

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Make this adorable Pop-Up Snowman Craft and watch as each snowman comes to life! Children love the fact that the snowman can stand up all on its own. This is a great project for holiday parties, or if you are stuck indoors.

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

Make this adorable Pop-Up Snowman Craft and watch as each snowman comes to life! Children love the fact that the snowman can stand up all on its own. This is a great project for holiday parties, or if you are stuck indoors.

Let's Make a Pop-up Snowman!

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Edgard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Make this adorable Pop-Up Snowman Craft and watch as each snowman comes to life! Children love the fact that the snowman can stand up all on its own. This is a great project for holiday parties, or if you are stuck indoors.

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

Make this adorable Pop-Up Snowman Craft and watch as each snowman comes to life! Children love the fact that the snowman can stand up all on its own. This is a great project for holiday parties, or if you are stuck indoors.

Let's Make a Pop-up Snowman!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Make this adorable Pop-Up Snowman Craft and watch as each snowman comes to life! Children love the fact that the snowman can stand up all on its own. This is a great project for holiday parties, or if you are stuck indoors.

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

Make this adorable Pop-Up Snowman Craft and watch as each snowman comes to life! Children love the fact that the snowman can stand up all on its own. This is a great project for holiday parties, or if you are stuck indoors.

Let's Make a Pop-up Snowman!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Make this adorable Pop-Up Snowman Craft and watch as each snowman comes to life! Children love the fact that the snowman can stand up all on its own. This is a great project for holiday parties, or if you are stuck indoors.

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

Make this adorable Pop-Up Snowman Craft and watch as each snowman comes to life! Children love the fact that the snowman can stand up all on its own. This is a great project for holiday parties, or if you are stuck indoors.

Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom: Make Popcorn on the Cob

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Edgard Branch
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom: Make Popcorn on the Cob

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom: Make Popcorn on the Cob

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom: Make Popcorn on the Cob

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

All Branches Closed for MLK Day

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

All branches of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen at normal operating hour...

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

All branches of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen at normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 20. 

Melting Snowman Craft

All Day 1/20 - 1/24
All Branches
Program Type:
Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Let's recreate a melting snowman without all of the snow and ice! This poor snowman got too much sun and is now a poor puddle on the floor, but at least he can still have a smile on his face.

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

Let's recreate a melting snowman without all of the snow and ice! This poor snowman got too much sun and is now a poor puddle on the floor, but at least he can still have a smile on his face.

Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Edgard Branch
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau.