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Spanish for Beginners

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

This event is in the "Family" group

"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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

The Innovators: Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish for Beginners

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everybody" group

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish for Beginners

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate Spanish Classes

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Meeting Space East at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This program will focus on learners who have mastered basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary and are ready to expand their language skills for more confident, spontaneous communication.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Small Meeting Space East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This program will focus on learners who have mastered basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary and are ready to expand their language skills for more confident, spontaneous communication.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish for Beginners

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate Spanish Classes

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Meeting Space East at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This program will focus on learners who have mastered basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary and are ready to expand their language skills for more confident, spontaneous communication.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Small Meeting Space East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This program will focus on learners who have mastered basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary and are ready to expand their language skills for more confident, spontaneous communication.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bingo Night

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Social, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a night of bingo and win small prizes! This program is for adults only.

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

Enjoy a night of bingo and win small prizes! This program is for adults only.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

The Innovators: Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, January 20, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish for Beginners

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate Spanish Classes

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Meeting Space East at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This program will focus on learners who have mastered basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary and are ready to expand their language skills for more confident, spontaneous communication.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Small Meeting Space East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This program will focus on learners who have mastered basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary and are ready to expand their language skills for more confident, spontaneous communication.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish for Beginners

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate Spanish Classes

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Meeting Space East at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This program will focus on learners who have mastered basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary and are ready to expand their language skills for more confident, spontaneous communication.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Small Meeting Space East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This program will focus on learners who have mastered basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary and are ready to expand their language skills for more confident, spontaneous communication.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate Spanish Classes

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Meeting Space East at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This program will focus on learners who have mastered basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary and are ready to expand their language skills for more confident, spontaneous communication.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Small Meeting Space East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This program will focus on learners who have mastered basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary and are ready to expand their language skills for more confident, spontaneous communication.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish for Beginners

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate Spanish Classes

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Meeting Space East at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This program will focus on learners who have mastered basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary and are ready to expand their language skills for more confident, spontaneous communication.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Small Meeting Space East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This program will focus on learners who have mastered basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary and are ready to expand their language skills for more confident, spontaneous communication.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

The Innovators: Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, February 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish for Beginners

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate Spanish Classes

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Meeting Space East at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This program will focus on learners who have mastered basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary and are ready to expand their language skills for more confident, spontaneous communication.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Small Meeting Space East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This program will focus on learners who have mastered basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary and are ready to expand their language skills for more confident, spontaneous communication.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish for Beginners

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is for English speakers beginning their journey into the Spanish language spoken in Latin America. In this class, we will use a library resource to follow lessons on basic vocabulary and phrases.