Event List

Filters
Age Group
Jingle Jam

"Jingle Jam" Christmas Celebration

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Social, Other
Age Group:
Family

Join us for an evening of holiday magic! Watch an interactive Christmas show featuring a famous North Pole couple, visit the hot cocoa bar, take a picture with Santa, and get creative with holiday-inspired crafts.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social, Other
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of holiday magic! Watch an interactive Christmas show featuring a famous North Pole couple, visit the hot cocoa bar, take a picture with Santa, and get creative with holiday-inspired crafts.

No Stress Chess

No Stress Chess

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Other
Age Group:
Family, Everybody

Want to learn chess, or just looking for someone to play with? Chess fans of all ages are welcome to join our group, meeting informally the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until about noon. 

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: STEM, Other
Event Details:

Want to learn chess, or just looking for someone to play with? Chess fans of all ages are welcome to join our group, meeting informally the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until about noon. 

All Branches Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Garyville Branch, Reserve Branch, LaPlace Branch, Edgard Branch, All Branches

All branches of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on 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 Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Friday, December 26. 

All Branches Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Garyville Branch, Reserve Branch, LaPlace Branch, Edgard Branch, All Branches

All branches of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1 for the New Year's holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Friday, D...

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 Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1 for the New Year's holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Friday, December 26. 

French Table

French Table

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
1885 House Board Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everybody

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: 1885 House Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

French Table

French Table

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
1885 House Board Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everybody

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: 1885 House Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

French Table

French Table

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
1885 House Board Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everybody

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: 1885 House Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

French Table

French Table

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
1885 House Board Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everybody

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: 1885 House Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

PRIME TIME Family Reading

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reserve Branch
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Family

Prime Time Family Reading brings caregivers and their 6- to 10-year-old children together to explore notable books and big ideas through reading and discussion.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prime Time Family Reading brings caregivers and their 6- to 10-year-old children together to explore notable books and big ideas through reading and discussion.

PRIME TIME Family Reading

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reserve Branch
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Family

Prime Time Family Reading brings caregivers and their 6- to 10-year-old children together to explore notable books and big ideas through reading and discussion.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prime Time Family Reading brings caregivers and their 6- to 10-year-old children together to explore notable books and big ideas through reading and discussion.

French Table

French Table

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
1885 House Board Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everybody

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: 1885 House Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

PRIME TIME Family Reading

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reserve Branch
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Family

Prime Time Family Reading brings caregivers and their 6- to 10-year-old children together to explore notable books and big ideas through reading and discussion.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prime Time Family Reading brings caregivers and their 6- to 10-year-old children together to explore notable books and big ideas through reading and discussion.

PRIME TIME Family Reading

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reserve Branch
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Family

Prime Time Family Reading brings caregivers and their 6- to 10-year-old children together to explore notable books and big ideas through reading and discussion.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prime Time Family Reading brings caregivers and their 6- to 10-year-old children together to explore notable books and big ideas through reading and discussion.

French Table

French Table

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
1885 House Board Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everybody

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: 1885 House Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

PRIME TIME Family Reading

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reserve Branch
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Family

Prime Time Family Reading brings caregivers and their 6- to 10-year-old children together to explore notable books and big ideas through reading and discussion.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prime Time Family Reading brings caregivers and their 6- to 10-year-old children together to explore notable books and big ideas through reading and discussion.

PRIME TIME Family Reading

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reserve Branch
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Family

Prime Time Family Reading brings caregivers and their 6- to 10-year-old children together to explore notable books and big ideas through reading and discussion.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prime Time Family Reading brings caregivers and their 6- to 10-year-old children together to explore notable books and big ideas through reading and discussion.

French Table

French Table

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
1885 House Board Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everybody

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: 1885 House Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

French Table

French Table

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
1885 House Board Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everybody

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: 1885 House Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

French Table

French Table

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
1885 House Board Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everybody

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: 1885 House Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

French Table

French Table

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
1885 House Board Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everybody

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: 1885 House Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

French Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French.