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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

Tuesday, March 10, 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

Tuesday, March 10, 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.

Warm Weather gardening

Warm Weather Gardening

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Event Details:

Gardening can be a wholesome, healthful, and enjoyable activity for people of all ages. Besides the exercise and fresh air, you can also get delicious, fresh vegetables!

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?

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Handprint Butterfly Craft

All Day 3/9–3/14
Ages 0-5
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.

Shrinky Dink Charms

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens, Tweens
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a one-of-a-kind design using shrinky dinks!

Cool Colored Paper Collage Sculptures

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

A collage AND sculpture project rolled into one? How cool is that? Make your very own cool colored paper sculptures for all to admire. There are so many amazing, luscious colors of cardstock.

Cool Colored Paper Collage Sculptures

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

A collage AND sculpture project rolled into one? How cool is that? Make your very own cool colored paper sculptures for all to admire. There are so many amazing, luscious colors of cardstock.

Cool Colored Paper Collage Sculptures

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

A collage AND sculpture project rolled into one? How cool is that? Make your very own cool colored paper sculptures for all to admire. There are so many amazing, luscious colors of cardstock.

Create Your Own Rainbow Fish | Celebrating March into Literacy Month

All Day 3/16–3/19
Ages 0-5
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

March is the month of March into Literacy! Let your little one create their own rainbow fish while learning about the original Rainbow Fish book!

Craft Community: Springtime Floral Box

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
LaPlace Branch
Full
Registration Required
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.

Craft Community: Springtime Floral Box

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Garyville Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

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! 

Craft Community: Springtime Floral Box

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Edgard Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Room: Meeting 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.

Craft Community: Springtime Floral Box

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Reserve Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Reserve 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.

Teen Craft Rewind

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Tweens
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Missed out on a craft at the library? Here's your second chance. Our Craft Rewind program features DIY project stations featured in past teen/tween craft programs. Pick a project and make it your own!

Teen Craft Rewind

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Tweens
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Missed out on a craft at the library? Here's your second chance. Our Craft Rewind program features DIY project stations featured in past teen/tween craft programs. Pick a project and make it your own!

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.

Pipe Cleaner Constellations | Celebrate Global Astronomy Month!

4:30pm–5:00pm
Ages 0-5
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Did you know that Global Astronomy Month is April? Kids can make constellations using pipe cleaners and star beads to represent our existing constellations!

Pipe Cleaner Constellations | Celebrate Global Astronomy Month!

4:30pm–5:00pm
Ages 0-5
Edgard Branch
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Did you know that Global Astronomy Month is April? Kids can make constellations using pipe cleaners and star beads to represent our existing constellations!

Pipe Cleaner Constellations | Celebrate Global Astronomy Month!

4:30pm–5:00pm
Ages 0-5
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Did you know that Global Astronomy Month is April? Kids can make constellations using pipe cleaners and star beads to represent our existing constellations!

Pipe Cleaner Constellations | Celebrate Global Astronomy Month!

4:30pm–5:00pm
Ages 0-5
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Did you know that Global Astronomy Month is April? Kids can make constellations using pipe cleaners and star beads to represent our existing constellations!

Smiling Sun Paper Craft

All Day 4/13–4/18
Ages 0-5
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The sun is out and the flowers are blooming, spring is here! Let's make our own sun to help the our paper flowers and plants to grow!

Create Your Own Clay Worry Stones

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Tweens
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

Create Your Own Clay Worry Stones

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Tweens
Edgard Branch
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

Create Your Own Clay Worry Stones

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Tweens
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

Create Your Own Clay Worry Stones

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Tweens
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

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.