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Take Your Child to the Library Day

All Day
Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Activity Tables, Author Visit
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family

Take Your Child to the Library Day is celebrated at libraries around the world on the first Saturday in February, serving as a reminder of all that libraries offer to families.

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

Take Your Child to the Library Day is celebrated at libraries around the world on the first Saturday in February, serving as a reminder of all that libraries offer to families.

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.

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. 

Black History Month Dinosaur Art (Pez Dispenser Art)

All Day 2/23 - 2/28
All Branches
Program Type:
Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Celebrate Black History Month by creating Pez Dispenser art with dinosaurs and crowns against a vibrant background inspired by pop-culture artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat. 

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

Celebrate Black History Month by creating Pez Dispenser art with dinosaurs and crowns against a vibrant background inspired by pop-culture artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat. 

Celebrate Read Across America Week

All Day 3/2 - 3/7
All Branches
Program Type:
Activity Tables, STEM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join us during the first week of March as we celebrate Read Across America by integrating literacy and STEM challenges using Dr. Seuss's books.

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

Join us during the first week of March as we celebrate Read Across America by integrating literacy and STEM challenges using Dr. Seuss's books.

Handprint Butterfly Craft

All Day 3/9 - 3/14
Garyville Branch
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: Garyville Branch
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.

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!

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 development. Training like this helps us serve our community even better. ...

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 development. Training like this helps us serve our community even better.

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!

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.