Bring your own room temperature pumpkin or sweet potato pie to the MakerSpace Thursday, October 29, to etch a spooky Halloween design with the Epilog Laser Engraver!

Big things are happening in Edgard! Slab has been poured and structural steel framing has been delivered, moving us one step closer to a state-of-the-art Roland Borne Sr. Memorial Library. Learn more about the Edgard's next chapter here: stjohnlib.com/new-edgard-lib…

Join us for a transformative virtual conversation with Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost as she explores her groundbreaking book, You Are the Medicine on Tuesday, November 3rd at 1 PM via digital live-stream. Register: libraryc.org/stjohnlib/21687… #YouAretheMedicine #AshaFrost

Join St. John the Baptist Parish Library staff for beginner gadget classes. Learn the basics of using your iPhone or iPad, connecting to Wi-Fi, exploring apps, and online safety. Please call the Library to register.

This month in the teaching kitchen, Ms. Bukaske taught patrons how to make protein-packed snacks and budget-friendly meals with pizza dough, including cheesy taco breadsticks!

Join relationship expert Mark Groves as we discuss his groundbreaking book, Liberated Love: How to Release Codependency, Reduce Conflict, and Create Extraordinary Relationships on October 27 at 1 PM via digital live-stream. Register: libraryc.org/stjohnlib/21150… #LiberatedLove

Storytime introduces the love of reading to early learners. Each session includes stories, rhymes, finger-plays, and sing-alongs that engage children in discovering the world around them. The Reserve Branch also offers a special storytime session for wiggly, adventurous toddlers!

During the fourth week of October, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn about the Epilog Laser Engraver. On Thursday at 5 PM, we will use the laser engraver to engrave Halloween designs on real pies. Bring your own sweet potato pie or pumpkin pie!

Thank you to LSU AgCenter for teaching us how to make spooky Halloween snacks with healthy ingredients!

This interactive workshop models how purposeful read‑alouds support listening comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary development, and meaningful discussion. This program is hosted in partnership with Louisiana Reads!

St. John the Baptist Parish Library is hiring Library Assistants! Library Assistants provide front-line service to the public and contribute to efficient daily operations of the Library. For more information or to download a job application, please visit stjohnlib.com/work-with-us/

Seats are still open for Spooky Cute Plushie Mounts, a DIY craft program for teens! Register here: stjohnlib.librarycalendar.co…

Begin your journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America with Spanish for Beginners Wednesday evenings at the LaPlace Branch and Intermediate Spanish Thursday evenings at the Reserve Branch! Registration is recommended: stjohnlib.librarycalendar.co…

Join us for a spellbinding virtual talk with acclaimed Métis author Cherie Dimaline as we explore her haunting YA novel Funeral Songs for Dying Girls on October 22nd at 6 PM via digital live-stream. Register: libraryc.org/stjohnlib/21012… #CherieDimaline #FuneralSongsforDyingGirls

We had a smokin' good time at the Andouille Festival this past weekend with Power Rangers Mission Training and Tech Taste with the MakerSpace! We enjoyed seeing smiling faces in the kid's tent and look forward to more great community events.

Bring your own room temperature pumpkin or sweet potato pie to the MakerSpace next Thursday, October 29, to etch a spooky Halloween design with the Epilog Laser Engraver!

During the third week of October, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn about the American Button Machine button makers. Learn how and where to place the pieces needed to make a successful button!

Join relationship expert Mark Groves as we discuss his groundbreaking book, Liberated Love: How to Release Codependency, Reduce Conflict, and Create Extraordinary Relationships on October 27 at 1 PM via digital live-stream. Register: libraryc.org/stjohnlib/21150… #LiberatedLove

There are open seats for this Thursday's Craft Community in Reserve! Register here to make your own Halloween or Fall fascinator: stjohnlib.librarycalendar.co…

Storytime introduces the love of reading to early learners. Each session includes stories, rhymes, finger-plays, and sing-alongs that engage children in discovering the world around them. The Reserve Branch also offers a special storytime session for wiggly, adventurous toddlers!