Build up your home library with some additions from the Pop-Up Book Sale at the South Branch.
There will be books and more in all genres and ages.
The Pop-Up Book Sale has extended from August 4 - 13 during regular business hours.
Join us for some summer fun by creating a seashell wall hanging. It’s a lovely and simple way to display ocean treasures and bring the seaside inside. Registration is required. Ages 18+.
Denham Springs-Walker: Tuesday, July 5 at 3:00 p.m.
Main...
“Throw me something, Mister!” Mardi Gras parades are a huge part of our Southern culture. Join Dr. Emily Maung-Douglass of the Louisiana Sea Grant as she uncovers how we can both party and protect the planet from plastics on parade. We will have cool...
Come have a magical time making a macramé mermaid tail keyring with us. Let’s dive in! Everything you need is provided. Easy-to-follow instructions will help you create this mythical mermaid craft. Registration is required. Ages 18+.
Main Branch in...
“I Wish I Knew...” how to write poems. Have you always been reluctant about poetry? You may be a poet and don’t know it. We have simplified poetry writing in four ‘Draft & Craft’ workshops. You will learn how to draft a poem and walk away with a...
Let’s try a new and very easy painting technique! We will add dollops of paint in many colors around a seahorse template and use a palette knife to spread the paint around to make a one-of-a-kind art piece. No painting experience is needed...
Come to the Albany-Springfield Branch to learn some Cricut basics and get the chance for some hands-on experience. You’ll even get to Cricut your own design to put on a coffee mug! Basic computer skills are required for this class. Registration is...
Let the sunlight shine through a beautiful creation you made! We’re going to make suncatchers out of the lid of a mason jar. Join us for this easy and enjoyable craft. Registration required. Ages 18+.
Watson: Tuesday, May 3 at 6:00 p.m.
Main Branch...
Renowned genealogist, local historian, author, and peonage detective Dr. Antoinette Harrell uncovers startling research about the continuance of slavery and peonage in our local parishes and the United States after Juneteenth. People Magazine...
Jane Patterson, President and Education Coordinator of the Baton Rouge Audubon Society will give a talk about creating a bird-friendly yard. She will discuss the best ways to bring birds to your yard (hint: it's not feeders!) as well as discuss the...