Throughout the month of December, you can embrace the spirit of the season at our branches by attending our Jingle Jam holiday programs, mailing letters to the North Pole, decorating holiday ornaments, and making a paper gingerbread house.
Don’t forget, a St. John the Baptist Parish Library card unlocks a world of possibilities through online resources. Did you know you can stream classic holiday movies and music, find the perfect recipe for your holiday gathering, cozy up with a new e-book, and find study materials to ace your end-of-year exams, all at no cost? Take a look at how we’re keeping spirits bright during this magical time of year:
Season’s Screenings
Celebrate the spirit of the season with Hoopla’s Holiday Classics collection! Enjoy a selection of Christmas classics, from timeless holiday movies like “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “Jack Frost” to beloved festive books. Borrow, stream, and download these holiday classics on iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, Roku, Samsung TV, LG TV, and more.
Music & More
Hoopla provides same-day access to new album releases every Friday, and there’s a collection of timeless holiday classic ready to stream now! Borrow, stream, and download music on iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and more.
Reading – The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Need new book ideas for yourself or the perfect gift idea for the avid readers in your life? Think of MySelectReads as your personal librarian. You’ll get a weekly bulletin with book recommendations generated specifically based on the interests you select. Get started here.
Have you found your next read? Find a cozy spot and check out an e-book or audiobook from Libby. You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere.
Cooking & Entertaining
New York Times Cooking has thousands of recipes, from easy dinners to holiday showstoppers. Get your all access code URL here.
On Hoopla, In the Kitchen with Craftsy offers video classes on baking, cooking, and more!
Holiday How-tos on Udemy
Udemy is the perfect resource for upskilling your business skills, but did you know St. John the Baptist Parish Library cardholders also have free access to paid courses for various hobbies? These video classes set the stage for a very merry holiday season! Some examples of expert-led courses include “Paint Your Own Christmas Cards,” “18 Traditional Christmas Songs/Carols for Guitar,” and “Christmas Creations: A Yuletide Décor Masterclass.” Get started here and create your Udemy account.
Seasonal Events at Our Branches
- Jingle Jam Christmas Celebration
Join us for an evening of holiday magic! Watch an interactive Christmas magic show and book reading, visit the hot cocoa bar, take a picture with Santa, and get creative with holiday-inspired crafts and activities. There is no cost to attend, and no registration is required!
Edgard: Monday, Dec. 1
LaPlace: Thursday, Dec. 4
Garyville: Monday, Dec. 8
Reserve: Thursday, Dec. 11
- Decorate Your Own Christmas Ornament
Decorate your own ornament with Christmas themed stickers, including a template of a snowman, and paint pens. Then, place it on your tree!
LaPlace & Reserve: Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 5 PM
Edgard & Garyville: Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 5 PM
- Activity Tables at All Branches, While Supplies Last
- Write Letters to Santa – Dec. 1-23
- Paper Gingerbread House Craft (Children) – Dec. 15-23
- Festive CD Ornaments (Teens & Tweens) – Dec. 15-23
Perfect Presents
Get creative at the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace! Here are 10 holiday gift ideas using the MakerSpace equipment.
1) Engraved wooden ornaments – Epilog laser cutter
2) Custom holiday mugs and cups – Cricut and HTVRont tumbler press
3) Family Christmas stockings – Janome sewing machines
4) Custom cookie cutters – MakerBot 3D printer
5) Family name plaques – Epilog laser cutter
6) Personalized tote bags – Sawgrass sublimation printer
7) Phone or tablet stand – MakerBot 3D printer
8) Handmade tree skirt – Janome sewing machine
9) Custom coaster sets – Cricut10) Framed 18×24 family photos – HP Z6 large-format printer