All Events
Brews Arts Festival
Sample craft beers, enjoy live music by Casey Saba & Be Kind Rewind, and get creative in the art market! Experience one of the most anticipated craft beer festivals on the Northshore! The Hammond Regional Arts Center toasts craft breweries with this premier tasting event since 2009. Brews Arts Festival brings together the brewers and diverse beers that make the southeast Louisiana region one of the top locales for craft beer.
VIP Hour 4 pm to 5pm. General Admission begins at 5pm
(Tickets required for beer sampling only.)
Book Page Garland
Make spooky ghost, pumpkin, and bat garland from vintage book pages at Carpe Librum. $15, ages 12+.
Spooky Palette Knife Painting at Carpe Librum
Celebrate the first week of fall at Carpe Librum by painting one of our limited edition spooky season designs! Paint and palette knife provided.
Homecoming Opening Reception
Homecoming is a portrait exhibition by Robby Klein that explores the meaning of returning home and seeing the familiar through a new lens. Through intimate portraits and the stories behind them, Klein invites viewers to rediscover community, connection, and the people who shape the places we call home. Join us for the opening reception at the Hammond Regional Arts Center to experience this compelling collection of photographs.
Fun Friday At The Hammond Regional Arts Center
Unplug, get creative, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of art at Fun Friday! This free, self-guided creative experience invites participants of all ages to drop in anytime between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and create at their own pace.
The Hammond Regional Arts Center will provide a variety of art supplies for drawing, painting, collage, and simple crafts. Art instructor Shayla Kelly will be on hand throughout the afternoon to offer creative tips, inspiration, and encouragement. You're also welcome to bring your own favorite art materials.
Event Highlights:
Drop in anytime during the event
Create at your own pace
Optional: Make a mini artwork to leave in or trade through the Free Little Art Gallery
Optional: Take home free, gently used arts and crafts supplies
Feel free to bring your own snacks
All ages are welcome
No registration required
Whether you're an experienced artist or simply looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend the afternoon, Fun Friday is a great opportunity to create, connect, and enjoy the arts in a welcoming community space.
Cozy Fantasy Book Club
Carpe Librum's official Cozy Fantasy book club!
We will be discussing The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis
Mention this when buying your book club book from the store and recieve10% off this month's book club book:)
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Adults
119 S. Cypress St
Hammond, LA 70403
Carpe Librum Maker Space
3rd Monday Every Month at 6pm
Shrinky Dink Craft Night
Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly workshop that's perfect for the whole family. Each crafter will design and create their own custom bag charm, magnet set, or shoe charms using the nostalgic magic of Shrinky Dinks. REGISTER NOW
Portraits: In the Studio, On the Road
Join PPLA for a full-day, hands-on program focused entirely on mastering the core craft of portrait photography! Expert instructors Phillip Colwart and Joel Treadwell are teaming up to teach proven techniques of posing and lighting portrait subjects.
Self-Portrait Poetry Workshop
A poetry workshop in which participants will be writing and discussing self-reflective poems. $10/person, ages 12 and up