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Tech Basics

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
LaPlace Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class, School & Career
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for beginner's tech classes every Thursday in LaPlace. Students will learn basic computer skills, such as hand placement, hardware familiarity, Internet search, email use, etc.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

Meet local author and entrepreneur India Quiett as she leads a discussion on her latest book, "Nurse Life, Blessed Life."

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

3:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

3:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Heart Valentine’s Day Pop-up Card

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

Shower the people around you with love by making a heart Valentine’s Day pop-up card for them! We love cards that pop, and this simple card craft is an easy way for kids to practice their fine motor skills and express their creativity. 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

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.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

3:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish for Beginners

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
LaPlace Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

3:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Basics

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
LaPlace Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class, School & Career
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for beginner's tech classes every Thursday in LaPlace. Students will learn basic computer skills, such as hand placement, hardware familiarity, Internet search, email use, etc.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

3:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

3:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

3:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

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

Junk Flower Bouquets

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Tweens
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a lovely bouquet using a mix of different materials such as pipe cleaners, felt, and more! These flowers will make a perfect Valentine's day gift for that special someone.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

3:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

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.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

3:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish for Beginners

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
LaPlace Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

3:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Basics

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
LaPlace Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class, School & Career
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for beginner's tech classes every Thursday in LaPlace. Students will learn basic computer skills, such as hand placement, hardware familiarity, Internet search, email use, etc.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

3:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Turning 65: A Guide to Medicare & Social Security

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

This workshop is designed to educate individuals who are approaching age 65 on how to enroll in Medicare and Social Security, understand important timelines, and feel confident navigating the process.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Buttons

3:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History month by making buttons at your local library. All month long, drop in from 3 to 5 p.m. at the LaPlace or Garyville branches to create your own button.

All Branches closed for Mardi Gras holiday

02/16/2026 @ 9:00am–02/17/2026 @ 8:00pm
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, February 16 and Tuesday, February 17 for the Mardi Gras holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Wednesday, February 18.