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Adults-Art Workshop
Adults-Art Workshop
West End Branch The weekly art workshop is open to artists of all levels to explore painting, drawing, and mixed media. It offers a space for sharing ideas, inspiration, and techniques while connecting with a community of art enthusiasts. Adults.
All Ages-Outdoor Movie: The Lorax (PG)
All Ages-Outdoor Movie: The Lorax (PG)
West End Branch The Lorax PG | 1h 26m A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. Don’t forget […]
4 events,
Adults-Calm Coloring
Adults-Calm Coloring
Berwick Branch Coloring can be an effective way to relax, unwind, and even improve your mental wellbeing. Join us every Tuesday for our adult coloring sessions and experience the benefits for yourself. Adults.
All Ages-Movie: The Wild Robot (PG)
All Ages-Movie: The Wild Robot (PG)
Patterson Branch The Wild Robot PG | 1h 42m After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
3 events,
Adult Book Club
Adult Book Club
Berwick Branch The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan On a secluded bluff, a lavender Victorian house hides secrets. Abandoned, it becomes a sanctuary for teenager Jane Flanagan, fleeing her troubled home. Twenty years later, as a Harvard archivist, Jane finds the house transformed by new owner Genevieve, who believes it is haunted. Jane is hired […]
3 events,
Youth Book Club
Youth Book Club
Berwick Branch The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true […]
All Ages-DIY Mardi Gras Tote-Registration Required
All Ages-DIY Mardi Gras Tote-Registration Required
Franklin Library Join us for a festive workshop to create your own Mardi Gras canvas tote bag, ready-to-collect beads and other treats in style! All Ages.
6 events,
Adults-Spanish 101
Adults-Spanish 101
West End Branch Join us for a beginner's class to learn how to speak Spanish! Adults.
Performer-The TMM Project: Envision the Streets
Performer-The TMM Project: Envision the Streets
Franklin Library The TMM Project offers a cultural journey that celebrates diverse street scenes through the arts, featuring live music, street dance, step-dancing, hip-hop, and New Orleans jazz, inspired by African American culture. Can you envision the streets? All Ages. The TMM Project: The “True Mission Matters” Project, is Louisiana’s premier performing Arts in Education collective […]
2 events,
Adults-King Cake Workshop-Registration Required
Adults-King Cake Workshop-Registration Required
West End Branch Join us for a fun and festive king cake baking workshop, where you'll learn the art of creating this traditional delicious dessert. Participants, please bring two bowls and a rolling pin. Adults.
Adults-Wind Chime-Registration Required
Adults-Wind Chime-Registration Required
Berwick Branch Design your own wind chime to add musical sound to your home décor. Adults.
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1 event,
1 event,
4 events,
Teens-Canvas Name Art
Teens-Canvas Name Art
Patterson Branch Discover the meaning of your name and create a canvas art piece that represents it. Teens.
All Ages-Movie: The Luck of the Irish (G) & Lucky Treats
All Ages-Movie: The Luck of the Irish (G) & Lucky Treats
West End Branch Luck of the Irish G | 1h 26m A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.
3 events,
Toddlers-Intro to Sign Language
Toddlers-Intro to Sign Language
Bayou Vista Branch Join us for an introduction to sign language, where toddlers will discover basic signs through songs, stories, and play activities. Toddlers.
Preschool-Primetime-Registration Required
Preschool-Primetime-Registration Required
Franklin Library The six week program enhances school readiness for 3-5 year-olds and caregivers through diverse, illustrated books, focusing on reading, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Ages 3-5. To register, RSVP below or call the Franklin Library at 337-828-5364. Once registered, you will be included in the maximum attendee list for all six weeks.
3 events,
Adults-Spring Welcome Wreath-Registration Required
Adults-Spring Welcome Wreath-Registration Required
Amelia Branch Use a wooden circle, stencils, ribbon, and paint to design a delightful Spring welcome sign. Adults.
All Ages-Cotton Candy Foam-Registration Required
All Ages-Cotton Candy Foam-Registration Required
Franklin Library Craft your own cotton candy-inspired foam while indulging in delicious cotton candy! All Ages.
0 events,
0 events,
6 events,
Adults-Glass Mushroom Lamp-Registration Required
Adults-Glass Mushroom Lamp-Registration Required
Bayou Vista Branch Create a glass mushroom lamp using a vase, a bowl, paint, and decorations that reflect your personal style. Adults.
Adults-Heart of Hospice
Adults-Heart of Hospice
Amelia Branch Heart of Hospice provides in-home care for our friends, neighbors, and local communities. Join them at the library to have your questions answered and learn more about volunteering. Adults.
Adults-Art Workshop
Adults-Art Workshop
West End Branch The weekly art workshop is open to artists of all levels to explore painting, drawing, and mixed media. It offers a space for sharing ideas, inspiration, and techniques while connecting with a community of art enthusiasts. Adults.
Teens-Rainbow Tissue Art-Registration Required
Teens-Rainbow Tissue Art-Registration Required
Amelia Branch Create vibrant rainbow-themed art for your room using colorful tissue paper, cardboard, and glue. Teens.
All Ages-Movie: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (PG) & Shrunken Snacks
All Ages-Movie: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (PG) & Shrunken Snacks
Franklin Library Honey I Shrunk the Kids PG | 1h 33m The scientist father of a teenage girl and boy accidentally shrinks his and two other neighborhood teens to the size of insects. Now the teens must fight diminutive dangers as the father searches for them.
Teens-Late-ish Study Night-High School Students
Teens-Late-ish Study Night-High School Students
Patterson Branch Students of St. Mary Parish High School are invited to an evening study session designed to help them prepare for the ACT exam! Please remember to bring your student ID for entry, as re-entry will not be allowed. Teens.
6 events,
Adults-Acadiana Legal Service: Distaster Wills & Succession Presentation
Adults-Acadiana Legal Service: Distaster Wills & Succession Presentation
Franklin Library ALSC offers a presentation on disaster wills and successions, followed by a Q&A. Attendees will learn about the legal details of preparing for unexpected events and ensuring assets. Adults.
Adult Coloring
Adult Coloring
Centerville Branch Adult coloring is an easy and enjoyable way to unwind and tap into your creative side. Adults.
Adult Book Club
Adult Book Club
Amelia Branch Cher: The Memoir Part One by Cher Cher shares her life story in a two-part memoir, detailing her journey over seventy years as a trailblazing superstar. The only woman to top Billboard charts for seven decades, she has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award and an Emmy. Despite a chaotic upbringing and […]
Adults-Calm Coloring
Adults-Calm Coloring
Berwick Branch Coloring can be an effective way to relax, unwind, and even improve your mental wellbeing. Join us every Tuesday for our adult coloring sessions and experience the benefits for yourself. Adults.
All Ages-LEGO Club
All Ages-LEGO Club
Patterson Branch Get ready to take on exciting LEGO challenges or build whatever you dream up! Drop by our LEGO Club for some hands-on fun and bring your ideas to life-one brick at a time. All Ages.
3 events,
All Ages-Movie: The Garfield Movie (PG) & Lasagna Dessert Parfait-Registration Required
All Ages-Movie: The Garfield Movie (PG) & Lasagna Dessert Parfait-Registration Required
Amelia Branch The Garfield Movie PG | 1h 41m After Garfield's unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, ragged alley cat Vic, he and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered lives to join Vic on a risky heist.
Adults-Women’s History Month: Women Aviators of World War II with Gail Garcia
Adults-Women’s History Month: Women Aviators of World War II with Gail Garcia
Franklin Library Gail Garcia presents Women Aviators of WWII, highlighting the contributions of Louisiana women who trained as WASPs to support the United States' efforts during the early stages and throughout World War II. Adults. Leaving their traditional roles behind, women left their homes to take to the air. Some of these brave women flew […]
4 events,
Teens-DIY Yarn Monster Bag-Registration Required
Teens-DIY Yarn Monster Bag-Registration Required
Bayou Vista Branch Transform an ordinary canvas bag into a vibrant and colorful character! Teens.
All Ages-Movie: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (PG) & Swedish Fish
All Ages-Movie: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (PG) & Swedish Fish
Berwick Branch Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (PG) PG | 1h 31m A shy 16-year-old girl learns that she comes from a fabled royal family of legendary sea krakens and that her destiny lies in the depths of the waters, which is bigger than she could have ever imagined.
Adult Book Club
Adult Book Club
Franklin Library The Water Keeper by Charles Martin Murphy Shepherd lives alone on an island, dedicated to rescuing those in need. After pulling a woman named Summer from the water, he becomes entangled in a dangerous search for her missing daughter, diving into the world of modern-day slavery. With the help of new allies, including […]
Preschool-Primetime-Registration Required
Preschool-Primetime-Registration Required
Franklin Library The six week program enhances school readiness for 3-5 year-olds and caregivers through diverse, illustrated books, focusing on reading, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Ages 3-5. To register, please contact the Franklin Library at 337-828-5364 or RSVP on the March 6 event on the calendar. Once registered, you will be included in the […]
4 events,
Teens-Yarn Canvas Wall Art-Registration Required
Teens-Yarn Canvas Wall Art-Registration Required
Franklin Library Learn to make yarn canvas art that's perfect for gifts, decor, or as a fun creative activity! Teens.
All Ages-Scratch Paint CD Spinners-Registration Required
All Ages-Scratch Paint CD Spinners-Registration Required
Amelia Branch Create an eye-catching design on a CD and transform it into a mosaic fidget spinner. All Ages.
0 events,
0 events,
4 events,
Adults-Heart of Hospice
Adults-Heart of Hospice
Berwick Branch Heart of Hospice provides in-home care for our friends, neighbors, and local communities. Join them at the library to have your questions answered and learn more about volunteering. Adults.
Adults-Art Workshop
Adults-Art Workshop
West End Branch The weekly art workshop is open to artists of all levels to explore painting, drawing, and mixed media. It offers a space for sharing ideas, inspiration, and techniques while connecting with a community of art enthusiasts. Adults.
All Ages-Lucky Suncatchers-Registration Required
All Ages-Lucky Suncatchers-Registration Required
Bayou Vista Branch Catch your own rainbow this St. Patrick’s Day with a colorful prism suncatcher. All Ages.
Adults-No Sew Gnomes-Registration Required
Adults-No Sew Gnomes-Registration Required
West End Branch Follow this step-by-step guide to create delightful no-sew gnomes using felt, hot glue, and a sprinkle of creativity. Adults.
6 events,
Adult Book Club
Adult Book Club
Centerville Branch The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose Molly Gray, Head Maid at the Regency Grand Hotel, confronts chaos when mystery author J.D. Grimthorpe is murdered at the hotel. Detective Stark investigates, identifying multiple suspects including a Maid-in-Training, the author's secretary, and the doorman. With the hotel's reputation at stake, Molly, who has a past […]
Adults-Virtual Law Talks: Understanding Common Consumer Debt Issues with Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Adults-Virtual Law Talks: Understanding Common Consumer Debt Issues with Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Berwick Branch In this virtual presentation, a Southeast Louisiana Legal Services attorney will discuss common debt issues, consumer law, and your rights. Adults.
Adults-Calm Coloring
Adults-Calm Coloring
Berwick Branch Coloring can be an effective way to relax, unwind, and even improve your mental wellbeing. Join us every Tuesday for our adult coloring sessions and experience the benefits for yourself. Adults.
Teens- Part One: Stitch Paper Mache Workshop-Registration Required
Teens- Part One: Stitch Paper Mache Workshop-Registration Required
Centerville Branch Join our two-part Stitch Paper Mache Workshop! Part one teaches techniques, while part two focuses on painting and assembling the project. Teens. Once you register for this program, your spot is secured for both sessions.
5 events,
Adult Book Club
Adult Book Club
Berwick Branch The Book Spy by Alan Hlad In 1942, with the war's outcome uncertain, President Roosevelt sends a unique taskforce of librarians and microfilm specialists on a mission to Lisbon, where they gather intelligence from Axis publications. Maria Alves, a microfilm expert, works with Tiago Soares, a bookstore owner aiding Jewish refugees, to gather […]
All Ages-Cork Necklaces-Registration Required
All Ages-Cork Necklaces-Registration Required
Centerville Branch Craft charms for a necklace using sliced pieces of cork. All Ages.
6 events,
Teens-Axe Throwing Tournament
Teens-Axe Throwing Tournament
Berwick Branch Competitors test your accuracy and skill through a series of challenges with soft rubber axes. Teens.
Youth Book Club
Youth Book Club
Berwick Branch Grades 4-8 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling Harry Potter, unaware of Hogwarts, receives mysterious letters on his doormat, which are confiscated by his aunt and uncle. On his eleventh birthday, Rubeus Hagrid arrives to reveal that Harry is a wizard with a place at Hogwarts, setting the stage for […]
All Ages-LSU Ag Nutrition Class-Registration Required
All Ages-LSU Ag Nutrition Class-Registration Required
Patterson Branch LSU Ag will explore various food groups, followed by a fun activity where we will create fruit kabobs and pasta salad. All Ages.
Preschool-Primetime-Registration Required
Preschool-Primetime-Registration Required
Franklin Library The six week program enhances school readiness for 3-5 year-olds and caregivers through diverse, illustrated books, focusing on reading, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Ages 3-5. To register, please contact the Franklin Library at 337-828-5364 or RSVP on the March 6 event on the calendar. Once registered, you will be included in the […]
8 events,
All Ages-Amelia Grand Reopening Events
All Ages-Amelia Grand Reopening Events
Amelia Branch The Amelia Branch invites everyone to an exciting all-day grand reopening celebration! Come and enjoy a day packed with fun activities. We are thrilled to celebrate this special occasion with our amazing community! The schedule of events: Outreach Popup: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Registration 10:30 AM-4:30 PM Toddler Time 10:30 AM All Ages-Snow […]
All Ages-Snow Dough
All Ages-Snow Dough
Amelia Branch Making snow dough is an easy indoor activity that creates a snow-like substance, promoting sensory play and creativity! All Ages.
Performer-Magic with David LeBoeuf
Performer-Magic with David LeBoeuf
Amelia Branch Join magician David LeBoeuf for a captivating performance as we celebrate the grand reopening of the Amelia Branch! David's magic show promises a diverse array of entertainment, featuring card tricks, close-up illusions, sleight of hand, and a touch of comedy. Don't miss this enchanting experience!
All Ages-Butterfly Coffee Filters-Registration Required
All Ages-Butterfly Coffee Filters-Registration Required
West End Branch Get creative this spring using Sharpies, coffee filters, and clothespins to craft your own colorful butterflies! All Ages.
Teens-Stained Glass Bookmarks & Book Tasting
Teens-Stained Glass Bookmarks & Book Tasting
Amelia Branch Design a stained glass bookmark, perfect for book lovers. After, participate in an engaging book tasting, where you can explore a selection of books from diverse genres. Teens.
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0 events,
4 events,
Babies-Baby Clap & Tap
Babies-Baby Clap & Tap
Centerville Branch 20-30 minute story times are a wonderful way to introduce songs, rhymes, and the joy of reading in a fun and positive atmosphere. The program is designed so the baby will be in the caregiver’s lap and the grownup is actively involved in the program and is designed for infants (0-18 months) who […]
Adults-Heart of Hospice
Adults-Heart of Hospice
Bayou Vista Branch Heart of Hospice provides in-home care for our friends, neighbors, and local communities. Join them at the library to have your questions answered and learn more about volunteering. Adults.
Adults-Art Workshop
Adults-Art Workshop
West End Branch The weekly art workshop is open to artists of all levels to explore painting, drawing, and mixed media. It offers a space for sharing ideas, inspiration, and techniques while connecting with a community of art enthusiasts. Adults.
Teens-Macaron Keychains-Registration Required
Teens-Macaron Keychains-Registration Required
West End Branch Learn to create miniature macarons using upcycled bottle caps, paint, and glitter glue for a sweet accessory! Teens.
4 events,
Adults-Terracotta Candy Dish-Registration Required
Adults-Terracotta Candy Dish-Registration Required
Centerville Branch Create your own terracotta candy dish to showcase your favorite treats. Adults.
Adults-Calm Coloring
Adults-Calm Coloring
Berwick Branch Coloring can be an effective way to relax, unwind, and even improve your mental wellbeing. Join us every Tuesday for our adult coloring sessions and experience the benefits for yourself. Adults.
Teens- Part Two: Stitch Paper Mache Workshop-Registration Required
Teens- Part Two: Stitch Paper Mache Workshop-Registration Required
Centerville Branch Join our two-part Stitch Paper Mache Workshop! Part one teaches techniques, while part two focuses on painting and assembling the project. Teens. Please note that registration for the first session is required to attend the second.
5 events,
All Ages-DIY Tik Tok Cotton Pad Flowers-Registration Required
All Ages-DIY Tik Tok Cotton Pad Flowers-Registration Required
Franklin Library Create trendy cotton pad flowers, as a gift for someone special or decor for your space. All Ages.
Adults-Women’s History Month: Women Aviators of World War II with Gail Garcia
Adults-Women’s History Month: Women Aviators of World War II with Gail Garcia
Patterson Branch Gail Garcia presents Women Aviators of WWII, highlighting the contributions of Louisiana women who trained as WASPs to support the United States' efforts during the early stages and throughout World War II. Adults. Leaving their traditional roles behind, women left their homes to take to the air. Some of these brave women flew […]
3 events,
All Ages- Mini Magnetic Canvas Painting-Registration Required
All Ages- Mini Magnetic Canvas Painting-Registration Required
Berwick Branch Paint a mini, magnetic canvas perfect for your locker, fridge, or room decor! All Ages.
Preschool-Primetime-Registration Required
Preschool-Primetime-Registration Required
Franklin Library The six week program enhances school readiness for 3-5 year-olds and caregivers through diverse, illustrated books, focusing on reading, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Ages 3-5. To register, […]
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
Adults-Heart of Hospice
Adults-Heart of Hospice
Centerville Branch Heart of Hospice provides in-home care for our friends, neighbors, and local communities. Join them at the library to have your questions answered and learn more about volunteering. […]
Adults-Art Workshop
Adults-Art Workshop
West End Branch The weekly art workshop is open to artists of all levels to explore painting, drawing, and mixed media. It offers a space for sharing ideas, inspiration, and […]