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Handprint Butterfly

Handprint Butterfly Craft

All Day 3/9 - 3/14
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
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.

Spring Into Action in the MakerSpace: Snap Circuits Workshop

Wednesday, March 11, 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 second week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Snap Circuits! We will discuss and go over the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate it.

Michelle Carr

Virtual Author Talk with Sleep Expert Michelle Carr: Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Author Talk Series at Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Author Talk Series
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Learn how to harness your dreams to improve your sleep and health with dream engineer Dr. Michelle Carr. In Nightmare Obscura, Dr. Carr unlocks the science behind the sleeping body.

Spring Into Action in the MakerSpace: Snap Circuits Workshop

Wednesday, March 11, 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 second week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Snap Circuits! We will discuss and go over the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate it.

Spring Into Action in the MakerSpace: Snap Circuits Workshop

Thursday, March 12, 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 second week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Snap Circuits! We will discuss and go over the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate it.

Spring Into Action in the MakerSpace: Snap Circuits Workshop

Thursday, March 12, 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 second week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Snap Circuits! We will discuss and go over the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate it.

Kate Quinn

Virtual Author Talk with Kate Quinn: Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Author Talk Series at Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Author Talk Series
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?

Spring Into Action in the MakerSpace: Cubelets Workshop

Monday, March 16, 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 third week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Cubelets robots! We will discuss the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate them individually.

Spring Into Action in the MakerSpace: Cubelets Workshop

Monday, March 16, 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 third week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Cubelets robots! We will discuss the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate them individually.

Craft Community March

Craft Community: Springtime Floral Box

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring is in the air, and this beautiful DIY floral decoration sets the tone for a season of new beginnings! All supplies are provided during this free program.

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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. 

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 Friday, March 20, for a day of staff training.

Training like this helps us serve you even better. Thanks for your understanding! 

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. 

Dubi's Easter Eggstravaganza

5:30pm–7:00pm
Family
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Have a hopping good time with us at Dubi's Easter Eggstravaganza! Children in attendance will be able to participate in our Easter egg hunt, while supplies last. Make sure to bring your own basket!

Dubi's Easter Eggstravaganza

5:30pm–7:00pm
Family
Edgard Branch
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Have a hopping good time with us at Dubi's Easter Eggstravaganza! Children in attendance will be able to participate in our Easter egg hunt, while supplies last. Make sure to bring your own basket!

Virtual Author Talk with Children's Author Kate Messner: Explore Secret Worlds in the Earth, Sea, and Sky

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Author Talk Series
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
Program Type: Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us for an enchanting and educational discussion with bestselling author Kate Messner as we delve into her Over and Under series, best suited for a K-3rd grade audience. 

Dubi's Easter Eggstravaganza

10:30am–12:00pm
Family
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Have a hopping good time with us at Dubi's Easter Eggstravaganza! Children in attendance will be able to participate in our Easter egg hunt, while supplies last. Make sure to bring your own basket!

Dubi's Easter Eggstravaganza

2:00pm–3:30pm
Family
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Have a hopping good time with us at Dubi's Easter Eggstravaganza! Children in attendance will be able to participate in our Easter egg hunt, while supplies last. Make sure to bring your own basket!

All Branches Closed for Good Friday

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 Friday, April 3 for Good Friday.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

All Branches Closed for Memorial 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, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Tuesday, May 26.

All Branches Closed for Juneteenth

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 Friday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday. We will reopen at normal operating hours on Saturday, June 20. 

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 Fourth of July

All Day 7/3–7/4
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 for the Independence Day holiday July 3 and July 4, 2026. We will reopen at normal operating hours on Monday, July 6. 

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 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 Friday, March 20 for a day of staff development. Training like this helps us serve our community even better.