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Jingle Jam New Date

"Jingle Jam" Christmas Celebration- NEW DATE - Dec. 16th!

Tuesday, December 16, 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.

Chapter Chasers (Teen Book Club)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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 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. 

Seed Saving & Sharing

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Social
Age Group:
Adults

Gardening is a wholesome and healthy activity for the whole family, as many people already know. Come learn at the library how to save your own seeds and cuttings, or how to begin planting if you're new to horticulture.

Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden, Social
Event Details:

Gardening is a wholesome and healthy activity for the whole family, as many people already know. Come learn at the library how to save your own seeds and cuttings, or how to begin planting if you're new to horticulture.

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.

All Branches Closed for MLK 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, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen at normal operating hour...

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, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen at normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 20. 

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. 

Chapter Chasers (Teen Book Club)

Tuesday, January 20, 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!

Seed Saving & Sharing

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Social
Age Group:
Adults

Gardening is a wholesome and healthy activity for the whole family, as many people already know. Come learn at the library how to save your own seeds and cuttings, or how to begin planting if you're new to horticulture.

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden, Social
Event Details:

Gardening is a wholesome and healthy activity for the whole family, as many people already know. Come learn at the library how to save your own seeds and cuttings, or how to begin planting if you're new to horticulture.

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. 

Chapter Chasers (Teen Book Club)

Tuesday, February 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!

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. 

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. 

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!

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. 

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!

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. 

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!