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Gobble Goofy Turkey Headband

All Day 11/18 - 11/23
Ages 0-5
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children will make their own gobble goofy turkey headbands to celebrate Thanksgiving. 

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?

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Logs

All Day
Ages 0-5
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Grab & Geauxs
Event Details:

The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge helps young children develop pre-reading skills and promotes parent and child bonding through reading. To keep track of the books read, Reading Logs are available in print at our Library branches

Gobble Goofy Turkey Headbands

All Day 11/25 - 11/27
Ages 0-5
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children will make their own gobble goofy turkey masks to celebrate Thanksgiving. 

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

4:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

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 Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 30. 

Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

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 Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 30. 

"Candy Cane Lane" Paper Ornaments

All Day 12/2 - 12/3
Ages 0-5
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables
Event Details:

Using different patterns of red and white tape, children will create candy cane ornaments from white cardstock. 

Write Letters to Santa (Dec. 2-23)

All Day 12/2 - 12/3
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 St. John the Baptist Parish Library Branch from December 2-23 to write a letter to Santa! Rest assured, our friendly staff will mail the letters directly to the North Pole in time for Christmas Eve.

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

4:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

Reindeer Games

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Rudolph wanted to join in some reindeer games, and so do we! In this fun-filled holiday event, we'll learn to make games out of household items that might otherwise be thrown away.

All Branches Closed for Staff Training

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 Wednesday, December 4 for staff training. We will reopen at 9 AM on Thursday, December 5. 

"Candy Cane Lane" Paper Ornaments

All Day 12/5 - 12/7
Ages 0-5
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables
Event Details:

Using different patterns of red and white tape, children will create candy cane ornaments from white cardstock. 

Write Letters to Santa (Dec. 2-23)

All Day 12/5 - 12/7
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 St. John the Baptist Parish Library Branch from December 2-23 to write a letter to Santa! Rest assured, our friendly staff will mail the letters directly to the North Pole in time for Christmas Eve.

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?

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Logs

All Day
Ages 0-5
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Grab & Geauxs
Event Details:

The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge helps young children develop pre-reading skills and promotes parent and child bonding through reading. To keep track of the books read, Reading Logs are available in print at our Library branches

Make a Paper Plate Santa!

All Day 12/9 - 12/14
Ages 0-5
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Using a paper plate, cotton balls, and coloring supplies, children will decorate their own Santa Claus. 

Write Letters to Santa (Dec. 2-23)

All Day 12/9 - 12/14
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 St. John the Baptist Parish Library Branch from December 2-23 to write a letter to Santa! Rest assured, our friendly staff will mail the letters directly to the North Pole in time for Christmas Eve.

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.