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Puzzle Swap

All Month Long: Puzzle Swap

All Day
Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Grab & Geauxs, Other
Age Group:
Everybody

Are you into jigsaw puzzles and looking for fresh challenges? Visit our Puzzle Swap table in the lobby of the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve to trade gently-used puzzles. 

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Grab & Geauxs, Other
Event Details:

Are you into jigsaw puzzles and looking for fresh challenges? Visit our Puzzle Swap table in the lobby of the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve to trade gently-used puzzles. 

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. 

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.

Plant a Seed, Read: Sizzlin' Summer Kick-off!

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Outdoor, Social
Age Group:
Everybody

Celebrate the start of summer with our 2026 “Plant a Seed, Read” Summer Reading Kick-off, a lively, hands-on event designed to inspire young readers and growing minds!

Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Outdoor, Social
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of summer with our 2026 “Plant a Seed, Read” Summer Reading Kick-off, a lively, hands-on event designed to inspire young readers and growing minds!

French Table

French Table

Tuesday, June 2, 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. 

Puzzle Swap

All Month Long: Puzzle Swap

All Day
Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Grab & Geauxs, Other
Age Group:
Everybody

Are you into jigsaw puzzles and looking for fresh challenges? Visit our Puzzle Swap table in the lobby of the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve to trade gently-used puzzles. 

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Grab & Geauxs, Other
Event Details:

Are you into jigsaw puzzles and looking for fresh challenges? Visit our Puzzle Swap table in the lobby of the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve to trade gently-used puzzles. 

Animal Encounter with The Reptile Krewe

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Outdoor, Other
Age Group:
Family, Everybody

Meet the Reptile Krewe and interact with incredible animals during this family friendly edu-tainment event led by Barry Guillot, a four-time Louisiana Wildlife Educator of the Year honoree. 

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Outdoor, Other
Event Details:

Meet the Reptile Krewe and interact with incredible animals during this family friendly edu-tainment event led by Barry Guillot, a four-time Louisiana Wildlife Educator of the Year honoree. 

The Dinosaur Experience

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Other
Age Group:
Family, Everybody

Get ready for a Jurassic experience at the Library! These dinosaurs are especially trained to reduce any fears little ones may have (although adults are fair game), and in no time at all they'll become the very best of friends.

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

Get ready for a Jurassic experience at the Library! These dinosaurs are especially trained to reduce any fears little ones may have (although adults are fair game), and in no time at all they'll become the very best of friends.

French Table

French Table

Tuesday, June 16, 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. 

All About Okra

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Home & Garden, Other
Age Group:
Family, Everybody

Okra is a popular vegetable in Louisiana, whether fried, pickled, in gumbo... But do you know how its history is intertwined with that of our state? Want to know how best to grow it? Just looking for free snacks?

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Home & Garden, Other
Event Details:

Okra is a popular vegetable in Louisiana, whether fried, pickled, in gumbo... But do you know how its history is intertwined with that of our state? Want to know how best to grow it? Just looking for free snacks?

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. 

Hi, Sugar: Louisiana's Sugar Cane Tradition

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
1885 House Board Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Other
Age Group:
Everybody

Discover the rich heritage and enduring impact of Louisiana’s sugar cane tradition with Louisiana’s River Parishes Tourist Commission and the St. John the Parish Parish Sugar Queen Pageant.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: 1885 House Board Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Home & Garden, Other
Event Details:

Discover the rich heritage and enduring impact of Louisiana’s sugar cane tradition with Louisiana’s River Parishes Tourist Commission and the St. John the Parish Parish Sugar Queen Pageant.

Beyond the Bookshelf: Year of Outdoors

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Outdoor, Other
Age Group:
Everybody

The Louisiana Office of Tourism has designated 2026 as “The Year of Outdoors.” Join Louisiana’s River Parishes Tourist Commission to explore outdoor recreation surrounding bayous, swamps, fishing piers, and boat launches in St.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Outdoor, Other
Event Details:

The Louisiana Office of Tourism has designated 2026 as “The Year of Outdoors.” Join Louisiana’s River Parishes Tourist Commission to explore outdoor recreation surrounding bayous, swamps, fishing piers, and boat launches in St.

Drum Life with Johannes Quilitz

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Social, Other
Age Group:
Family, Everybody

This isn’t just a drum show; it’s an experience! Attendees will play a drum or hand-held percussion instrument while sitting in circles.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Social, Other
Event Details:

This isn’t just a drum show; it’s an experience! Attendees will play a drum or hand-held percussion instrument while sitting in circles.

America 250: Colonial Games

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Reserve Branch
Age Group:
Family, Everybody

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with us by playing games people played way back at our country's founding. We'll have a family-friendly afternoon of activity tables for folks to come by and play, just like in the "good ol' days"!

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Event Details:

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with us by playing games people played way back at our country's founding. We'll have a family-friendly afternoon of activity tables for folks to come by and play, just like in the "good ol' days"!

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. 

Puzzle Swap

All Month Long: Puzzle Swap

All Day
Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Grab & Geauxs, Other
Age Group:
Everybody

Are you into jigsaw puzzles and looking for fresh challenges? Visit our Puzzle Swap table in the lobby of the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve to trade gently-used puzzles. 

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Grab & Geauxs, Other
Event Details:

Are you into jigsaw puzzles and looking for fresh challenges? Visit our Puzzle Swap table in the lobby of the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve to trade gently-used puzzles. 

Disney Musical Bingo

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Everybody

Test your Disney movie skills by playing Disney Musical Bingo, featuring a special guest frog emcee! This is a fun game for Disney fans of all ages!

Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Test your Disney movie skills by playing Disney Musical Bingo, featuring a special guest frog emcee! This is a fun game for Disney fans of all ages!

French Table

French Table

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Multipurpose 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: Multipurpose 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. 

Disney Musical Bingo

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Everybody

Test your Disney movie skills by playing Disney Musical Bingo, featuring a special guest frog emcee! This is a fun game for Disney fans of all ages!

Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Test your Disney movie skills by playing Disney Musical Bingo, featuring a special guest frog emcee! This is a fun game for Disney fans of all ages!

Disney Musical Bingo

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Multipurpose Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Everybody

Test your Disney movie skills by playing Disney Musical Bingo, featuring special guest frog emcee! This is a fun game for Disney fans of all ages!

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Test your Disney movie skills by playing Disney Musical Bingo, featuring special guest frog emcee! This is a fun game for Disney fans of all ages!

French Table

French Table

Tuesday, July 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. 

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 development. Training like this helps us serve our community even better. ...

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 development. Training like this helps us serve our community even better.