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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

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

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

Thursday, January 29, 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

Thursday, January 29, 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.

India Quiett

Author Visit with India Quiett: Empowering Nurses & Healthcare Professionals

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
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."

Puzzle Swap

All Month Long: Puzzle Swap

All Day 2/1
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Grab & Geauxs, Other
Event Details:

Are you into jigsaw puzzles and looking for fresh challenges? Visit our Puzzle Swap table in the lobby of the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve to trade gently-used puzzles. 

Mardi Gras in the MakerSpace: Cricut Maker 3 Workshop

Monday, February 2, 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 first week of February, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Cricut Maker 3.

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Take Your Child to the Library Day

All Day
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
Program Type: Activity Tables, Author Visit
Event Details:

Take Your Child to the Library Day is celebrated at libraries around the world on the first Saturday in February, serving as a reminder of all that libraries offer to families.

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. 

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. 

Celebrate Read Across America Week

All Day 3/2–3/7
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Activity Tables, STEM
Event Details:

Join us during the first week of March as we celebrate Read Across America by integrating literacy and STEM challenges using Dr. Seuss's books.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.