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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! 

Bead Dog Mini Painting

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Create art that is naturally New Orleans. Create a one of kind mini canvas featuring the iconic Bead Dog and display for a mini art show.

Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create art that is naturally New Orleans. Create a one of kind mini canvas featuring the iconic Bead Dog and display for a mini art show.

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.

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. 

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.