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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!

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. 

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. 

Make a Hanging New Year's Ball

4:30pm–5:30pm
Ages 6-11
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate 2026 with this hanging New Year's Eve Ball craft! 

Make a Hanging New Year's Ball

4:30pm–5:30pm
Ages 6-11
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate 2026 with this hanging New Year's Eve Ball craft! 

Make a Hanging New Year's Ball

4:30pm–5:30pm
Ages 6-11
Edgard Branch
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate 2026 with this hanging New Year's Eve Ball craft! 

Make a Hanging New Year's Ball

4:30pm–5:30pm
Ages 6-11
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate 2026 with this hanging New Year's Eve Ball craft! 

Let's Make a Pop-up Snowman!

4:30pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make this adorable Pop-Up Snowman Craft and watch as each snowman comes to life! Children love the fact that the snowman can stand up all on its own. This is a great project for holiday parties, or if you are stuck indoors.

Let's Make a Pop-up Snowman!

4:30pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
Edgard Branch
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make this adorable Pop-Up Snowman Craft and watch as each snowman comes to life! Children love the fact that the snowman can stand up all on its own. This is a great project for holiday parties, or if you are stuck indoors.

Let's Make a Pop-up Snowman!

4:30pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make this adorable Pop-Up Snowman Craft and watch as each snowman comes to life! Children love the fact that the snowman can stand up all on its own. This is a great project for holiday parties, or if you are stuck indoors.

Let's Make a Pop-up Snowman!

4:30pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make this adorable Pop-Up Snowman Craft and watch as each snowman comes to life! Children love the fact that the snowman can stand up all on its own. This is a great project for holiday parties, or if you are stuck indoors.

Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom: Make Popcorn on the Cob

9:00am–10:00am
Ages 6-11
Edgard Branch
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom: Make Popcorn on the Cob

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 6-11
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom: Make Popcorn on the Cob

1:00pm–2:00pm
Ages 6-11
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom: Make Popcorn on the Cob

3:00pm–4:00pm
Ages 6-11
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

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. 

Melting Snowman Craft

All Day 1/20–1/24
Ages 6-11
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let's recreate a melting snowman without all of the snow and ice! This poor snowman got too much sun and is now a poor puddle on the floor, but at least he can still have a smile on his face.

Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom

9:00am–10:00am
Ages 6-11
Edgard Branch
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 6-11
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom

1:00pm–2:00pm
Ages 6-11
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau. 

Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom

3:00pm–4:00pm
Ages 6-11
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime and activity with former art teacher Margaret Budde, sponsored by the Louisiana Ag Literacy in the Classroom Program and Louisiana Farm Bureau.