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Shrinky Dink Charms

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Create a one-of-a-kind design using shrinky dinks!

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

Create a one-of-a-kind design using shrinky dinks!

Innovators

The Innovators: Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, March 17, 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!

Chapter Chasers (Teen Book Club)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Social
Age Group:
Teens

Love to read? Want to share? Are you just dying to tell others all about your favorite book series compared to the screen adaptation? We want to hear it! Join us for out monthly Chapter Chasers: Teen Book Club meeting!

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Social
Event Details:

Love to read? Want to share? Are you just dying to tell others all about your favorite book series compared to the screen adaptation? We want to hear it! Join us for out monthly Chapter Chasers: Teen Book Club meeting!

All Branches Closed for Staff Training

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, March 20, for a day of staff training.Training like this helps us serve you even better. Thanks for yo...

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, March 20, for a day of staff training.

Training like this helps us serve you even better. Thanks for your understanding! 

STEM Activity: Build a Train

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Put your engineering skills to the test by helping build a functional model train. Join library staff in the MakerSpace to create and design your own train.

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

Put your engineering skills to the test by helping build a functional model train. Join library staff in the MakerSpace to create and design your own train.

Teen Craft Rewind

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Missed out on a craft at the library? Here's your second chance. Our Craft Rewind program features DIY project stations featured in past teen/tween craft programs. Pick a project and make it your own!

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

Missed out on a craft at the library? Here's your second chance. Our Craft Rewind program features DIY project stations featured in past teen/tween craft programs. Pick a project and make it your own!

Teen Craft Rewind

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Missed out on a craft at the library? Here's your second chance. Our Craft Rewind program features DIY project stations featured in past teen/tween craft programs. Pick a project and make it your own!

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

Missed out on a craft at the library? Here's your second chance. Our Craft Rewind program features DIY project stations featured in past teen/tween craft programs. Pick a project and make it your own!

Nothing.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Meeting Space East at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Join us in Reserve to do nothing! Really. We're not doing anything, but you should totally come. There will be snacks. 

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Small Meeting Space East
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Join us in Reserve to do nothing! Really. We're not doing anything, but you should totally come. There will be snacks. 

All Branches Closed for Good Friday

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, April 3 for Good Friday.

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, April 3 for Good Friday.

Innovators

The Innovators: Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, April 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!

2026 Edible Book Contest

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Reserve Branch
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens

Join us in celebrating National Library Week by participating in the 2026 Edible Book Contest!

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating National Library Week by participating in the 2026 Edible Book Contest!

Create Your Own Clay Worry Stones

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

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

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

Create Your Own Clay Worry Stones

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Edgard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

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

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

Innovators

The Innovators: Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, April 21, 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!

Chapter Chasers (Teen Book Club)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Social
Age Group:
Teens

Love to read? Want to share? Are you just dying to tell others all about your favorite book series compared to the screen adaptation? We want to hear it! Join us for out monthly Chapter Chasers: Teen Book Club meeting!

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Social
Event Details:

Love to read? Want to share? Are you just dying to tell others all about your favorite book series compared to the screen adaptation? We want to hear it! Join us for out monthly Chapter Chasers: Teen Book Club meeting!

Create Your Own Clay Worry Stones

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

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

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

Create Your Own Clay Worry Stones

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

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

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

Jason Reynolds

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!

Chapter Chasers (Teen Book Club)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Social
Age Group:
Teens

Love to read? Want to share? Are you just dying to tell others all about your favorite book series compared to the screen adaptation? We want to hear it! Join us for out monthly Chapter Chasers: Teen Book Club meeting!

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Social
Event Details:

Love to read? Want to share? Are you just dying to tell others all about your favorite book series compared to the screen adaptation? We want to hear it! Join us for out monthly Chapter Chasers: Teen Book Club meeting!

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.

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. 

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.