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Handprint Butterfly

Handprint Butterfly Craft

All Day 3/9 - 3/14
All Branches
Program Type:
Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Create your own butterfly using your own hand! Kids can celebrate the start of spring with this adorable craft using their own hands as the design.

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

Create your own butterfly using your own hand! Kids can celebrate the start of spring with this adorable craft using their own hands as the design.

Shrinky Dink Charms

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Create a one-of-a-kind design using shrinky dinks!

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

Create a one-of-a-kind design using shrinky dinks!

Cool Colored Paper Collage Sculptures

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

A collage AND sculpture project rolled into one? How cool is that? Make your very own cool colored paper sculptures for all to admire. There are so many amazing, luscious colors of cardstock.

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

A collage AND sculpture project rolled into one? How cool is that? Make your very own cool colored paper sculptures for all to admire. There are so many amazing, luscious colors of cardstock.

Cool Colored Paper Collage Sculptures

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

A collage AND sculpture project rolled into one? How cool is that? Make your very own cool colored paper sculptures for all to admire. There are so many amazing, luscious colors of cardstock.

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

A collage AND sculpture project rolled into one? How cool is that? Make your very own cool colored paper sculptures for all to admire. There are so many amazing, luscious colors of cardstock.

Cool Colored Paper Collage Sculptures

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

A collage AND sculpture project rolled into one? How cool is that? Make your very own cool colored paper sculptures for all to admire. There are so many amazing, luscious colors of cardstock.

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

A collage AND sculpture project rolled into one? How cool is that? Make your very own cool colored paper sculptures for all to admire. There are so many amazing, luscious colors of cardstock.

Create Your Own Rainbow Fish | Celebrating March into Literacy Month

All Day 3/16 - 3/19
All Branches
Program Type:
Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

March is the month of March into Literacy! Let your little one create their own rainbow fish while learning about the original Rainbow Fish book!

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

March is the month of March into Literacy! Let your little one create their own rainbow fish while learning about the original Rainbow Fish book!

Craft Community March

Craft Community: Springtime Floral Box

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Spring is in the air, and this beautiful DIY floral decoration sets the tone for a season of new beginnings! All supplies are provided during this free program.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring is in the air, and this beautiful DIY floral decoration sets the tone for a season of new beginnings! All supplies are provided during this free program.

Craft Community March

Craft Community: Springtime Floral Box

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

All Branches Closed for Staff Training

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 Friday, March 20, for a day of staff training.Training like this helps us serve you even better. Thanks for yo...

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 Friday, March 20, for a day of staff training.

Training like this helps us serve you even better. Thanks for your understanding! 

Craft Community March

Craft Community: Springtime Floral Box

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Edgard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Spring is in the air, and this beautiful DIY floral decoration sets the tone for a season of new beginnings! All supplies are provided during this free program.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring is in the air, and this beautiful DIY floral decoration sets the tone for a season of new beginnings! All supplies are provided during this free program.

Craft Community: Springtime Floral Box

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Spring is in the air, and this beautiful DIY floral decoration sets the tone for a season of new beginnings! All supplies are provided during this free program.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring is in the air, and this beautiful DIY floral decoration sets the tone for a season of new beginnings! All supplies are provided during this free program.

Teen Craft Rewind

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Missed out on a craft at the library? Here's your second chance. Our Craft Rewind program features DIY project stations featured in past teen/tween craft programs. Pick a project and make it your own!

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

Missed out on a craft at the library? Here's your second chance. Our Craft Rewind program features DIY project stations featured in past teen/tween craft programs. Pick a project and make it your own!

Teen Craft Rewind

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Missed out on a craft at the library? Here's your second chance. Our Craft Rewind program features DIY project stations featured in past teen/tween craft programs. Pick a project and make it your own!

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

Missed out on a craft at the library? Here's your second chance. Our Craft Rewind program features DIY project stations featured in past teen/tween craft programs. Pick a project and make it your own!

All Branches Closed for Good Friday

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 Friday, April 3 for Good 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 Friday, April 3 for Good Friday.

Pipe Cleaner Constellations | Celebrate Global Astronomy Month!

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Did you know that Global Astronomy Month is April? Kids can make constellations using pipe cleaners and star beads to represent our existing constellations!

Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Did you know that Global Astronomy Month is April? Kids can make constellations using pipe cleaners and star beads to represent our existing constellations!

Pipe Cleaner Constellations | Celebrate Global Astronomy Month!

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Edgard Branch
Program Type:
Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Did you know that Global Astronomy Month is April? Kids can make constellations using pipe cleaners and star beads to represent our existing constellations!

Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Did you know that Global Astronomy Month is April? Kids can make constellations using pipe cleaners and star beads to represent our existing constellations!

Pipe Cleaner Constellations | Celebrate Global Astronomy Month!

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Did you know that Global Astronomy Month is April? Kids can make constellations using pipe cleaners and star beads to represent our existing constellations!

Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Did you know that Global Astronomy Month is April? Kids can make constellations using pipe cleaners and star beads to represent our existing constellations!

Pipe Cleaner Constellations | Celebrate Global Astronomy Month!

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Did you know that Global Astronomy Month is April? Kids can make constellations using pipe cleaners and star beads to represent our existing constellations!

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Did you know that Global Astronomy Month is April? Kids can make constellations using pipe cleaners and star beads to represent our existing constellations!

Smiling Sun Paper Craft

All Day 4/13 - 4/18
All Branches
Program Type:
Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

The sun is out and the flowers are blooming, spring is here! Let's make our own sun to help the our paper flowers and plants to grow!

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

The sun is out and the flowers are blooming, spring is here! Let's make our own sun to help the our paper flowers and plants to grow!

Create Your Own Clay Worry Stones

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

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

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

Create Your Own Clay Worry Stones

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Edgard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

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

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

Create Your Own Clay Worry Stones

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

Create Your Own Clay Worry Stones

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

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

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

All Branches Closed for Memorial 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, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Tuesday, May 26.

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, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Tuesday, May 26.