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Festive CD Ornaments

12/15/2025 @ 9:00am–12/23/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teens, Tweens
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Customize your holiday decorations my painting your very own CD ornament! Paint and personalize the perfect ornament, and watch it shine in the light.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

The Innovators: Teen Advisory Board

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Tweens
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Chapter Chasers (Teen Book Club)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Social
Event Details:

Love to read? Want to share? Are you just dying to tell others all about your favorite book series compared to the screen adaptation? We want to hear it! Join us for out monthly Chapter Chasers: Teen Book Club meeting!

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everybody" group

No Stress Chess

10:00am–12:00pm
Family, Everybody
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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Everybody" group

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

9:00am–11:00am
Everybody
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.

This event is in the "Everybody" group
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.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

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

9:00am–11:00am
Everybody
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.

This event is in the "Everybody" group
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everybody" group

French Table

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Family, Everybody
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. 

This event is in the "Everybody" group

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

9:00am–11:00am
Everybody
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.

This event is in the "Everybody" group
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.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

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

9:00am–11:00am
Everybody
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.

This event is in the "Everybody" group
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.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

New Year, New Ways to Create: HP DesignJet Printer Workshop

9:00am–11:00am
Everybody
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the second week of January, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the HP DesignJet large format printer, which can create banners and posters up to 44 inches wide.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

New Year, New Ways to Create: HP DesignJet Printer Workshop

3:00pm–5:00pm
Everybody
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the second week of January, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the HP DesignJet large format printer, which can create banners and posters up to 44 inches wide.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

New Year, New Ways to Create: HP DesignJet Printer Workshop

9:00am–11:00am
Everybody
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the second week of January, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the HP DesignJet large format printer, which can create banners and posters up to 44 inches wide.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Bead Dog Mini Painting

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Tweens
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create art that is naturally New Orleans. Create a one of kind mini canvas featuring the iconic Bead Dog and display for a mini art show.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

New Year, New Ways to Create: HP DesignJet Printer Workshop

3:00pm–5:00pm
Everybody
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the second week of January, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the HP DesignJet large format printer, which can create banners and posters up to 44 inches wide.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

New Year, New Ways to Create: HP DesignJet Printer Workshop

9:00am–11:00am
Everybody
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the second week of January, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the HP DesignJet large format printer, which can create banners and posters up to 44 inches wide.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Bead Dog Mini Painting

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Tweens
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create art that is naturally New Orleans. Create a one of kind mini canvas featuring the iconic Bead Dog and display for a mini art show.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Bead Dog Mini Painting

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Tweens
Edgard Branch
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create art that is naturally New Orleans. Create a one of kind mini canvas featuring the iconic Bead Dog and display for a mini art show.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

New Year, New Ways to Create: HP DesignJet Printer Workshop

3:00pm–5:00pm
Everybody
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the second week of January, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the HP DesignJet large format printer, which can create banners and posters up to 44 inches wide.