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Virtual Author Talk with Jason Reynolds: Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Author Talk Series at Virtual
Program Type:
Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Author Talk Series
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

Innovators

The Innovators: Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

If you're a tween or teen and you have ideas for programs that you'd want to see at your library, we want to hear from you!

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

If you're a tween or teen and you have ideas for programs that you'd want to see at your library, we want to hear from you!

Innovators

The Innovators: Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

If you're a tween or teen and you have ideas for programs that you'd want to see at your library, we want to hear from you!

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

If you're a tween or teen and you have ideas for programs that you'd want to see at your library, we want to hear from you!

All Branches Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Garyville Branch, Reserve Branch, LaPlace Branch, Edgard Branch, All Branches

All branches of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed on Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Tuesday, May 26.

Closing
Branches:
Garyville Branch, Reserve Branch, LaPlace Branch, Edgard Branch, All Branches
Description:

All branches of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed on Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Tuesday, May 26.

Grab & Grow: Stardew Valley Potted Plant Starter Kit

All Day 6/1 - 6/6
All Branches
Program Type:
Grab & Geauxs, Home & Garden
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Are you a Stardew Valley fanatic? Want to try to grow some IRL Pelican Town produce? Come visit the library and pick up a Grab & Grow: Stardew Valley Potted Plant Starter Kit, while supplies last!

Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Grab & Geauxs, Home & Garden
Event Details:

Are you a Stardew Valley fanatic? Want to try to grow some IRL Pelican Town produce? Come visit the library and pick up a Grab & Grow: Stardew Valley Potted Plant Starter Kit, while supplies last!

Innovators

The Innovators: Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

If you're a tween or teen and you have ideas for programs that you'd want to see at your library, we want to hear from you!

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

If you're a tween or teen and you have ideas for programs that you'd want to see at your library, we want to hear from you!

Junk Journal

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

What is a junk journal? Think of it as a bullet journal’s messy and rebellious sister! Join us to repurpose materials and create a one-of-a-kind, eclectic journal.

Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

What is a junk journal? Think of it as a bullet journal’s messy and rebellious sister! Join us to repurpose materials and create a one-of-a-kind, eclectic journal.

Junk Journal

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

What is a junk journal? Think of it as a bullet journal’s messy and rebellious sister! Join us to repurpose materials and create a one-of-a-kind, eclectic journal.

Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

What is a junk journal? Think of it as a bullet journal’s messy and rebellious sister! Join us to repurpose materials and create a one-of-a-kind, eclectic journal.

Junk Journal

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

What is a junk journal? Think of it as a bullet journal’s messy and rebellious sister! Join us to repurpose materials and create a one-of-a-kind, eclectic journal.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

What is a junk journal? Think of it as a bullet journal’s messy and rebellious sister! Join us to repurpose materials and create a one-of-a-kind, eclectic journal.

Make it Pop: DIY Boba Tea

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Have you ever wondered how boba gets made? Join us to make your own refreshing summertime beverage and find out the science behind those delicious popping pearls.

Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how boba gets made? Join us to make your own refreshing summertime beverage and find out the science behind those delicious popping pearls.

K-Pop Drawing Workshop

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens

During this three-hour workshop with Young Rembrandts of Southeast Louisiana, kids ages 6 to 12 will learn how to draw anime characters in a K-Pop style that includes specialty eyes, stylish outfits, and stage-ready poses.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

During this three-hour workshop with Young Rembrandts of Southeast Louisiana, kids ages 6 to 12 will learn how to draw anime characters in a K-Pop style that includes specialty eyes, stylish outfits, and stage-ready poses.

Make it Pop: DIY Boba Tea

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Garyville Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Have you ever wondered how boba gets made? Join us to make your own refreshing summertime beverage and find out the science behind those delicious popping pearls.

Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how boba gets made? Join us to make your own refreshing summertime beverage and find out the science behind those delicious popping pearls.

The Ultimate Anime Countdown

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Social, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens, Adults

Come join the library's Teen Advisory Board Innovators as we finally decide which series reign supreme! From the Shonen battles to Slice of Life heart warming moments, help us rank your favorite anime.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Social, Other
Event Details:

Come join the library's Teen Advisory Board Innovators as we finally decide which series reign supreme! From the Shonen battles to Slice of Life heart warming moments, help us rank your favorite anime.

Make it Pop: DIY Boba Tea

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Have you ever wondered how boba gets made? Join us to make your own refreshing summertime beverage and find out the science behind those delicious popping pearls.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how boba gets made? Join us to make your own refreshing summertime beverage and find out the science behind those delicious popping pearls.

All Branches Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Garyville Branch, Reserve Branch, LaPlace Branch, Edgard Branch, All Branches

All branches of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed on Friday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday. We will reopen at normal operating hours on Saturday, June 20.&nb...

Closing
Branches:
Garyville Branch, Reserve Branch, LaPlace Branch, Edgard Branch, All Branches
Description:

All branches of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed on Friday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday. We will reopen at normal operating hours on Saturday, June 20. 

Toploader Decorating

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Have a card you love and want to show off but also want to make sure its protected? Join us in decorating toploaders to make your favorite card into your favorite accessory!

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have a card you love and want to show off but also want to make sure its protected? Join us in decorating toploaders to make your favorite card into your favorite accessory!

Toploader Decorating

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Have a card you love and want to show off but also want to make sure its protected? Join us in decorating toploaders to make your favorite card into your favorite accessory!

Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have a card you love and want to show off but also want to make sure its protected? Join us in decorating toploaders to make your favorite card into your favorite accessory!

Toploader Decorating

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Have a card you love and want to show off but also want to make sure its protected? Join us in decorating toploaders to make your favorite card into your favorite accessory!

Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have a card you love and want to show off but also want to make sure its protected? Join us in decorating toploaders to make your favorite card into your favorite accessory!

Wooden Serenity Garden

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MakerSpace at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Tweens

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on art workshop where you'll design and paint your own wooden flower garden!

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on art workshop where you'll design and paint your own wooden flower garden!

All Branches Closed for Fourth of July

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Garyville Branch, Reserve Branch, LaPlace Branch, Edgard Branch, All Branches

All branches of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed for the Independence Day holiday July 3 and July 4, 2026. We will reopen at normal operating hours on Monday, Jul...

Closing
Branches:
Garyville Branch, Reserve Branch, LaPlace Branch, Edgard Branch, All Branches
Description:

All branches of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed for the Independence Day holiday July 3 and July 4, 2026. We will reopen at normal operating hours on Monday, July 6. 

Beaded Botanicals

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Get ready to create the cutest plant you'll never have to water! Join us for a fun, hands-on craft where we'll turn colorful beads into adorable succulent plants.

Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to create the cutest plant you'll never have to water! Join us for a fun, hands-on craft where we'll turn colorful beads into adorable succulent plants.

Innovators

The Innovators: Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

If you're a tween or teen and you have ideas for programs that you'd want to see at your library, we want to hear from you!

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

If you're a tween or teen and you have ideas for programs that you'd want to see at your library, we want to hear from you!

Beaded Botanicals

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Get ready to create the cutest plant you'll never have to water! Join us for a fun, hands-on craft where we'll turn colorful beads into adorable succulent plants.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to create the cutest plant you'll never have to water! Join us for a fun, hands-on craft where we'll turn colorful beads into adorable succulent plants.

Beaded Botanicals

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Get ready to create the cutest plant you'll never have to water! Join us for a fun, hands-on craft where we'll turn colorful beads into adorable succulent plants.

Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to create the cutest plant you'll never have to water! Join us for a fun, hands-on craft where we'll turn colorful beads into adorable succulent plants.