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Mardi Gras in the MakerSpace: Button Maker Workshop

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
MakerSpace at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Everybody

During the second week of February, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the American Button Machine button maker.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the second week of February, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the American Button Machine button maker.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Toddler Time!

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Join us for a fun time of stories, songs and dance while developing pre-reading skills. This storytime is designed for active, adventurous, wiggly toddlers from 12 months through 2 years.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a fun time of stories, songs and dance while developing pre-reading skills. This storytime is designed for active, adventurous, wiggly toddlers from 12 months through 2 years.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Storytime

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Join us for Weekly Storytime in the Little Orange Corner at the Frazee-Harris Memorial Library in Garyville. Little ones and their caregivers can come on Thursdays at 10:30 AM. Can't make it?

Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Weekly Storytime in the Little Orange Corner at the Frazee-Harris Memorial Library in Garyville. Little ones and their caregivers can come on Thursdays at 10:30 AM. Can't make it?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Lindsey Stewart: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Author Talk Series at Virtual
Program Type:
Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults

Register to watch live or watch the replay: https://libraryc.org/stjohnlib/107264

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Author Talk Series
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Register to watch live or watch the replay: https://libraryc.org/stjohnlib/107264

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

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

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

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

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Mardi Gras in the MakerSpace: Button Maker Workshop

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MakerSpace at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Everybody

During the second week of February, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the American Button Machine button maker.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the second week of February, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the American Button Machine button maker.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate Spanish Classes

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Meeting Space East at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This program will focus on learners who have mastered basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary and are ready to expand their language skills for more confident, spontaneous communication.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Small Meeting Space East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This program will focus on learners who have mastered basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary and are ready to expand their language skills for more confident, spontaneous communication.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Basics

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Computer Class, School & Career
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for beginner's tech classes every Thursday in LaPlace. Students will learn basic computer skills, such as hand placement, hardware familiarity, Internet search, email use, etc.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class, School & Career
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for beginner's tech classes every Thursday in LaPlace. Students will learn basic computer skills, such as hand placement, hardware familiarity, Internet search, email use, etc.

This event is in the "Adults" group

'Los Libros Book Talk with Carlos Diaz: "The Best American Essays: 2025"

All Day
Social Media at Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Are you looking for your next great quick read?

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Social Media
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Are you looking for your next great quick read?

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

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

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

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

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

Reserve Branch Closed

All Day
Reserve Branch

The Reserve Branch of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed all day on Saturday, February 14, due to the Krewe of Tohwahpahsah Mardi Gras parade route. All other branc...

Closing
Branches:
Reserve Branch
Description:

The Reserve Branch of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed all day on Saturday, February 14, due to the Krewe of Tohwahpahsah Mardi Gras parade route.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Turning 65: A Guide to Medicare & Social Security

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adults

This workshop is designed to educate individuals who are approaching age 65 on how to enroll in Medicare and Social Security, understand important timelines, and feel confident navigating the process.

Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

This workshop is designed to educate individuals who are approaching age 65 on how to enroll in Medicare and Social Security, understand important timelines, and feel confident navigating the process.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

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

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

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

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Celebrate Black Excellence Design Contest

All Day 2/16 - 2/21
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Create a winning design to celebrate Black Excellence. Teens will get the opportunity to design art the celebrates Black History.

Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a winning design to celebrate Black Excellence. Teens will get the opportunity to design art the celebrates Black History.

All Branches closed for Mardi Gras holiday

02/16/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/17/2026 @ 8:00pm
Garyville Branch, Reserve Branch, LaPlace Branch, Edgard Branch, All Branches

All branches of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed on Monday, February 16 and Tuesday, February 17 for the Mardi Gras holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Wednesday, ...

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, February 16 and Tuesday, February 17 for the Mardi Gras holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Wednesday, February 18. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Whole Body Wellness

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Multipurpose Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Visit the Reserve Branch every Wednesday at 10 AM to enjoy low-impact fitness activities.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit the Reserve Branch every Wednesday at 10 AM to enjoy low-impact fitness activities.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

If you want to stimulate your young one’s mind, join Ms. Trina for our weekly program at the LaPlace Branch of the Norris J. Millet, Sr. Library.

Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

If you want to stimulate your young one’s mind, join Ms. Trina for our weekly program at the LaPlace Branch of the Norris J. Millet, Sr. Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Basics

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Edgard Branch
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults

Adults who want to improve their computer skills can visit the Edgard Branch each Wednesday at 1 PM.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults who want to improve their computer skills can visit the Edgard Branch each Wednesday at 1 PM.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

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

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

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

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish for Beginners

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.