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Innovators

The Innovators: Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

If you're a tween or teen and you have ideas for programs that you'd want to see at your library, we want to hear from you!

Jingle Jam New Date

"Jingle Jam" Christmas Celebration- NEW DATE - Dec. 16th!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social, Other
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of holiday magic! Watch an interactive Christmas show featuring a famous North Pole couple, visit the hot cocoa bar, take a picture with Santa, and get creative with holiday-inspired crafts.

No Stress Chess

No Stress Chess

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: STEM, Other
Event Details:

Want to learn chess, or just looking for someone to play with? Chess fans of all ages are welcome to join our group, meeting informally the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until about noon. 

New Year, New Ways to Create: Epilog Laser Engraver Workshop

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
MakerSpace at Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the first week of January, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Epilog Laser Engraver, an innovative machine that carve designs into materials such as plastics, wood, glass, and acrylic.

New Year, New Ways to Create: Epilog Laser Engraver Workshop

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MakerSpace at Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the first week of January, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Epilog Laser Engraver, an innovative machine that carve designs into materials such as plastics, wood, glass, and acrylic.

New Year, New Ways to Create: Epilog Laser Engraver Workshop

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
MakerSpace at Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the first week of January, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Epilog Laser Engraver, an innovative machine that carve designs into materials such as plastics, wood, glass, and acrylic.

New Year, New Ways to Create: Epilog Laser Engraver Workshop

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MakerSpace at Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the first week of January, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Epilog Laser Engraver, an innovative machine that carve designs into materials such as plastics, wood, glass, and acrylic.

French Table

French Table

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
1885 House Board Room at Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: 1885 House Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

New Year, New Ways to Create: Epilog Laser Engraver Workshop

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
MakerSpace at Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the first week of January, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Epilog Laser Engraver, an innovative machine that carve designs into materials such as plastics, wood, glass, and acrylic.

New Year, New Ways to Create: Epilog Laser Engraver Workshop

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MakerSpace at Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the first week of January, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Epilog Laser Engraver, an innovative machine that carve designs into materials such as plastics, wood, glass, and acrylic.

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Write Letters to Santa (Dec. 1-23)

All Day 12/1–12/23
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
All Branches
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–12/23/2025 @ 5:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
All Branches
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!

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Edgard Branch
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to the Library for storytime! Join us as we entertain, amuse, and educate children with animated book reading. This program is for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers.

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
LaPlace Branch
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.

Toddler Time!

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-5
Reserve Branch
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.

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Garyville Branch
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?

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve 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 new Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve.

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Edgard Branch
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to the Library for storytime! Join us as we entertain, amuse, and educate children with animated book reading. This program is for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers.

All Branches Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Some Branches
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. 

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve 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 new Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve.

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Edgard Branch
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to the Library for storytime! Join us as we entertain, amuse, and educate children with animated book reading. This program is for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers.

All Branches Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31–1/1
Some Branches
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. 

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve 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 new Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve.

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Edgard Branch
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to the Library for storytime! Join us as we entertain, amuse, and educate children with animated book reading. This program is for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers.

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
LaPlace Branch
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.

Toddler Time!

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-5
Reserve Branch
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.

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Garyville Branch
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?

Popsicle Stick Snowflakes

All Day 1/12–1/17
Ages 0-5
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Snow is rare in Louisiana, but it's plentiful here at the library! Your beautiful snowflake made with popsicle sticks and colorful paper will never melt. 

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve 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 new Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve.

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Edgard Branch
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to the Library for storytime! Join us as we entertain, amuse, and educate children with animated book reading. This program is for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers.

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
LaPlace Branch
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.

Toddler Time!

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-5
Reserve Branch
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.

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Garyville Branch
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?

All Branches Closed for MLK Day

All Day
Some Branches
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.