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New Year, New Ways to Create: Sawgrass Sublimation Printer Workshop

Monday, January 26, 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 fourth week of January, stop by the Leroy D.

New Year, New Ways to Create: Sawgrass Sublimation Printer workshop Workshop

Monday, January 26, 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 fourth week of January, stop by the Leroy D.

New Year, New Ways to Create: Sawgrass Sublimation Printer Workshop

Tuesday, January 27, 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 fourth week of January, stop by the Leroy D.

New Year, New Ways to Create: Sawgrass Sublimation Printer workshop Workshop

Tuesday, January 27, 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 fourth week of January, stop by the Leroy D.

Craft Community January

Craft Community: Mardi Gras Mask Painting

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gather with friends and explore your creative side during adult craft nights! This month, we are making a Mardi Gras Mask Painting! All supplies are provided, and there is no cost to attend.

New Year, New Ways to Create: Sawgrass Sublimation Printer Workshop

Wednesday, January 28, 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 fourth week of January, stop by the Leroy D.

New Year, New Ways to Create: Sawgrass Sublimation Printer workshop Workshop

Wednesday, January 28, 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 fourth week of January, stop by the Leroy D.

Liz Moore

Virtual Author Talk with Liz Moore: Secrets and Second Chances

Wednesday, January 28, 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:

Register to watch live or watch the replay: https://libraryc.org/stjohnlib/105848

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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.

Craft Community: Mardi Gras Mask Painting

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Garyville Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gather with friends and explore your creative side during adult craft nights! This month, we are making a Mardi Gras Mask Painting! All supplies are provided, and there is no cost to attend.

Craft Community: Mardi Gras Mask Painting

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Edgard Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gather with friends and explore your creative side during adult craft nights! This month, we are making a Mardi Gras Mask Painting! All supplies are provided, and there is no cost to attend.

Craft Community: Mardi Gras Mask Painting

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
LaPlace Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gather with friends and explore your creative side during adult craft nights! This month, we are making a Mardi Gras Mask Painting! All supplies are provided, and there is no cost to attend.

Open Call for Women's History Month Art Exhibition - Sign up by February 23rd

All Day
Everybody
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

St. John the Baptist Parish Library is looking for women artists to submit pieces to a Women's History Month art exhibition to be held during the month of March at the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve.

Festive Paper Jester Hat

All Day 2/2–2/7
Ages 0-5
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Mardi Gras with your own festive paper jester hat! Jesters are a sign of comedy and foolishness in Mardi Gras celebrations and were known to entertain kings in medieval times.

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. 

Heart Valentine’s Day Pop-up Card

5:00pm–5:30pm
Ages 6-11
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve 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. 

Valentine’s Heart Buddy Craft

All Day 2/9–2/14
Ages 0-5
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a little heart buddy to spread love!

Valentine’s Day was originally a Roman festival, and stories of St. Valentine were shared as cards, while gifts and flowers were passed around to loved ones. 

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.

Junk Flower Bouquets

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Tweens
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting 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.

Junk Flower Bouquets

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Tweens
Edgard Branch
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Room: Meeting 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.

Junk Flower Bouquets

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Tweens
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve 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.

Heart Valentine’s Day Pop-up Card

5:00pm–5:30pm
Ages 6-11
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville 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. 

Heart Valentine’s Day Pop-up Card

5:00pm–5:30pm
Ages 6-11
Edgard Branch
Library Branch: Edgard 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. 

Reserve Branch Closed

All Day
Reserve Branch
Closing
Branches:
Reserve Branch
Description:

The Reserve Branch of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed all day on Saturday, February 14, due to the Krewe of Tohwahpahsah Mardi Gras parade route.

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. 

Craft Community: DIY Easter Bunny Glass & Coaster Set

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

Adults only: It’s craft night at the library! Hop into Easter with these charming glass Bunnies and coasters! These delightful decorations will bring a playful touch to your holiday decor.

Craft Community: DIY Easter Bunny Glass & Coaster Set

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Reserve Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults only: It’s craft night at the library! Hop into Easter with these charming glass Bunnies and coasters! These delightful decorations will bring a playful touch to your holiday decor.

Black History Month Dinosaur Art (Pez Dispenser Art)

All Day 2/23–2/28
Ages 6-11
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month by creating Pez Dispenser art with dinosaurs and crowns against a vibrant background inspired by pop-culture artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat. 

Craft Community: DIY Easter Bunny Glass & Coaster Set

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
LaPlace Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults only: It’s craft night at the library! Hop into Easter with these charming glass Bunnies and coasters! These delightful decorations will bring a playful touch to your holiday decor.

Craft Community: DIY Easter Bunny Glass & Coaster Set

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Edgard Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults only: It’s craft night at the library! Hop into Easter with these charming glass Bunnies and coasters! These delightful decorations will bring a playful touch to your holiday decor.

Crochet for Beginners

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
LaPlace Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about crochet? Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction to crochet at the library! This free program includes all materials.

Handprint Butterfly Craft

All Day 3/9–3/14
Ages 0-5
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
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.