What's coming up in Livingston Parish - April 23

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Four Seasons Farmers Market

The Four Seasons Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday at the city parking lot at Hummel Street and Railroad Avenue in Denham Springs. Fresh vegetables and fruits are on sale from vendors.

Livingston Parish Library April 2026 Events

Storytimes

Every week, Livingston Parish Library branches offer storytimes for babies through age 5. Storytimes help develop pre-reading skills while children and their caregivers have lots of fun! We read books, present puppet shows, sing songs, play games, and make cool crafts.

Main Branch in Livingston, Albany-Springfield Branch, South Branch, & Watson Branch

Storytime (Ages 0-5)

Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Denham Springs-Walker Branch

Book Babies (Ages 0-2) - Every Monday at 9:45 a.m.

Storytime (Ages 0-5) - Every Monday at 10:30 a.m.

 

In-Person Branch Programs

Main Branch in Livingston

Please contact the Main Branch in Livingston at (225) 686-4160 or visit www.mylpl.info for more details on any event at this LPL branch.

Saturday, April 25 at 9:00 a.m. – Free Shred Day with AARP Louisiana (Ages 18+)

Ready to protect yourself from identity theft? AARP Louisiana is rolling out a free Community Shred Day! Bring up to three boxes or bags of paper documents (no plastic or CDs), and AARP's professional mobile shred truck will destroy them on the spot – fast, safe, and secure. Clear the clutter, guard your identity, and join in the fight against fraud.

Saturday, April 25 at 1:00 p.m. – Pom Pom Earrings (Ages 18+)

Join us for a fun and easy craft. We'll be making pom-pom earrings that will add a POP of color to your outfit! All supplies provided. Registration is required.

Tuesday, April 28 at 10:30 a.m. – Main Branch Book Club (Ages 18+)

Whatever your reading taste, our book club has something for everyone! Join us on the last Tuesday of each month for lively discussions and friendly conversation with fellow book lovers.

 

Albany-Springfield Branch

Please contact the Albany-Springfield Branch at (225) 686-4130 or visit www.mylpl.info for more details on any event at this LPL branch.

Friday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m. – Free Garage Sale (Ages 18+)

In honor of Earth Day, the Library is hosting a free garage sale to extend the purpose of things shared, old and new. Please donate your gently used household decorations, cookware (no sharps), small furniture, toys, and electronics/re-usable parts by bringing them to the Albany-Springfield Branch from Monday, April 20 – Thursday, April 23. We cannot accept clothing, bedding, large furniture, open cosmetics, medical supplies, and hazardous or broken items. Please call the branch first to schedule a drop off time for larger items. Come to the Free Garage Sale and shop from the items donated to give them their next best life.

Saturday, April 25 at 10:00 a.m. – Puzzle Café (Ages 18+)

Join us for puzzles and refreshments at our Puzzle Café! The café opens at 10 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m. Feel free to come and go at your leisure and enjoy the company of fellow puzzle enthusiasts. You can even bring your own puzzles for our puzzle swap!

Monday, April 27 at 10:00 a.m. – ASB Book Club (Ages 18+)

The ASB Book Club meets on the last Monday of the month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., except for holidays. Titles are selected from member suggestions as well as librarian cultivation. Members are encouraged to read titles in the club that they might not normally pick up on their own, expanding their literary horizons.

Tuesday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m. – Pom Pom Earrings (Ages 18+)

Join us for a fun and easy craft. We'll be making pom-pom earrings that will add a POP of color to your outfit! All supplies provided. Registration is required.

Thursday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. – Fingerboard Workshop (Ages 13-18)

Fingerboards are back! In this workshop, teens can design and assemble their own fingerboard fidgets, plus build mini skate park elements to take home! Registration is required.

Denham Springs-Walker Branch

Please contact the Denham Springs-Walker Branch at (225) 686-4140 or visit www.mylpl.info for more details on any event at this LPL branch.

Thursday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m. – Fingerboard Workshop (Ages 13-18)

Fingerboards are back! In this workshop, teens can design and assemble their own fingerboard fidgets, plus build mini skate park elements to take home! Registration is required.

Thursday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m. – Adult Writers’ Club (Ages 18+)

Whether you’re an aspiring novelist, a poet at heart, or just someone who loves to explore the written word, this is the place to bring your stories to life. Our club is a welcoming community where you’ll get to sharpen your skills, get inspired, build confidence, and make connections. During each club meeting, we will participate in troubleshooting discussions, enjoy some writing time, and end the session with friendly feedback for those who want it. To find out how to join, contact Lee Cline at lcline@mylpl.info.

South Branch

Please contact the South Branch at (225) 686-4170 or visit www.mylpl.info for more details on any event at this LPL branch.

Saturday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m. – The Basics Art Workshop Series: Painting with Acrylics (Ages 18+)

Want to create your own artwork but aren’t sure where to start? Struggling to get your paintings to look the way you envision? Join us at South Branch for a series of acrylic painting workshops designed to teach the fundamentals. Learn essential skills like color theory, composition, shape and form, and more. All materials are provided. Registering for the first event will register you for the entire workshop series. Registration is required.

Tuesday, April 28 at 5:00 p.m. – LEGO Club (Ages 5-12)

Calling all LEGO lovers! Each month we will host LEGO Club with a different theme. LEGO will be provided.

Thursday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. – Bookies Book Club (Ages 18+)

The South Branch Bookies book club is a long-established book club that hosts a fun and friendly gathering of friends, old and new. Friendship, laughter, and heart-felt opinions about the title of the month await everyone who joins us for this monthly South Branch tradition.

Watson Branch

Please contact the Watson Branch at (225) 686-4180 or visit www.mylpl.info for more details on any event at this LPL branch.

Thursday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. – LEGO Club (Ages 5-12)

Calling all LEGO lovers! Each month we will host LEGO Club with a different theme. LEGO will be provided.

Tuesday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m. – Tiny DIY Beaded Vine Plant (Ages 18+)

Create a charming beaded vine plant in this fun, hands-on craft event. Participants will use beads and wire to design a decorative vine, then finish it in a mini terracotta pot. This beginner-friendly activity is relaxing, creative, and results in a unique plant that never needs watering! Registration is required.