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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.

No Stress Chess

No Stress Chess

Saturday, March 21, 2026 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. 

Spring Into Action in the MakerSpace: Edison Robots Workshop

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
MakerSpace at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Everybody

During the fourth week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Edison Robots! We will discuss the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate them.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the fourth week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Edison Robots! We will discuss the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate them.

Spring Into Action in the MakerSpace: Edison Robots Workshop

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MakerSpace at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Everybody

During the fourth week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Edison Robots! We will discuss the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate them.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the fourth week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Edison Robots! We will discuss the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate them.

Spring Into Action in the MakerSpace: Edison Robots Workshop

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
MakerSpace at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Everybody

During the fourth week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Edison Robots! We will discuss the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate them.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the fourth week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Edison Robots! We will discuss the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate them.

Spring Into Action in the MakerSpace: Edison Robots Workshop

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MakerSpace at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Everybody

During the fourth week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Edison Robots! We will discuss the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate them.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the fourth week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Edison Robots! We will discuss the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate them.

Year of Outdoors: Bayous & Swamps

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Outdoor, Other
Age Group:
Everybody
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Outdoor, Other

Spring Into Action in the MakerSpace: Edison Robots Workshop

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
MakerSpace at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Everybody

During the fourth week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Edison Robots! We will discuss the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate them.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the fourth week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Edison Robots! We will discuss the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate them.

Spring Into Action in the MakerSpace: Edison Robots Workshop

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MakerSpace at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Everybody

During the fourth week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Edison Robots! We will discuss the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate them.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the fourth week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Edison Robots! We will discuss the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate them.

Spring Into Action in the MakerSpace: Edison Robots Workshop

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
MakerSpace at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Everybody

During the fourth week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Edison Robots! We will discuss the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate them.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the fourth week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Edison Robots! We will discuss the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate them.

Spring Into Action in the MakerSpace: Edison Robots Workshop

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MakerSpace at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Everybody

During the fourth week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Edison Robots! We will discuss the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate them.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the fourth week of March, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Edison Robots! We will discuss the dos and don'ts of the equipment and how to successfully operate them.

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.

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, 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. 

No Stress Chess

No Stress Chess

Saturday, April 18, 2026 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. 

Year of Outdoors: Fishing Piers

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Outdoor, Other
Age Group:
Everybody
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Outdoor, Other
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. 

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. 

No Stress Chess

No Stress Chess

Saturday, May 16, 2026 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. 

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. 

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.

Year of Outdoors: Review & Itinerary

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Outdoor, Other
Age Group:
Everybody
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Outdoor, Other
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.