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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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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.

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.

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! 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Excel Adult High School Open House

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Small Meeting Space East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: School & Career
Event Details:

We are having an open house with refreshments for prospective students interested in our Excel Adult High School Program to learn more about it and for current students to encourage them in their studies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.