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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. 

Community Connections: Date Night Ideas - Charcuterie Boards

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adults

Rekindle your connection with your significant other through food. Guest presenter Latasha Bukaske will show couples how to spend quality time together, providing examples of easily-replicated date night ideas.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rekindle your connection with your significant other through food. Guest presenter Latasha Bukaske will show couples how to spend quality time together, providing examples of easily-replicated date night ideas.

Chapter Chasers (Teen Book Club)

Tuesday, February 10, 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!

Reserve Branch Closed

All Day
Reserve Branch

The Reserve Branch of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed all day on Saturday, February 14, due to the Krewe of Tohwahpahsah Mardi Gras parade route. All other branc...

Closing
Branches:
Reserve Branch
Description:

The Reserve Branch of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed all day on Saturday, February 14, due to the Krewe of Tohwahpahsah Mardi Gras parade route.

All Branches closed for Mardi Gras holiday

02/16/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/17/2026 @ 8:00pm
Garyville Branch, Reserve Branch, LaPlace Branch, Edgard Branch, All Branches

All branches of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed on Monday, February 16 and Tuesday, February 17 for the Mardi Gras holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Wednesday, ...

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, February 16 and Tuesday, February 17 for the Mardi Gras holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Wednesday, February 18. 

Senior Advisory Group Interest Meeting

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Social, Other
Age Group:
Adults

We are starting a Senior Advisory Group for adults ages 60 and older. Help shape the future of library programs and services for our senior community!

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

We are starting a Senior Advisory Group for adults ages 60 and older. Help shape the future of library programs and services for our senior community!

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!

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.

Dubi's Easter Eggstravaganza

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Multipurpose Room at LaPlace Branch
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Family

Have a hopping good time with us at Dubi's Easter Eggstravaganza! Children in attendance will be able to participate in our Easter egg hunt, while supplies last. Make sure to bring your own basket!

Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Have a hopping good time with us at Dubi's Easter Eggstravaganza! Children in attendance will be able to participate in our Easter egg hunt, while supplies last. Make sure to bring your own basket!

Dubi's Easter Eggstravaganza

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Garyville Branch
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Family

Have a hopping good time with us at Dubi's Easter Eggstravaganza! Children in attendance will be able to participate in our Easter egg hunt, while supplies last. Make sure to bring your own basket!

Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Have a hopping good time with us at Dubi's Easter Eggstravaganza! Children in attendance will be able to participate in our Easter egg hunt, while supplies last. Make sure to bring your own basket!

Dubi's Easter Eggstravaganza

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Family

Have a hopping good time with us at Dubi's Easter Eggstravaganza! Children in attendance will be able to participate in our Easter egg hunt, while supplies last. Make sure to bring your own basket!

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

Have a hopping good time with us at Dubi's Easter Eggstravaganza! Children in attendance will be able to participate in our Easter egg hunt, while supplies last. Make sure to bring your own basket!

Nothing.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Meeting Space East at Reserve Branch
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Join us in Reserve to do nothing! Really. We're not doing anything, but you should totally come. There will be snacks. 

Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Small Meeting Space East
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Join us in Reserve to do nothing! Really. We're not doing anything, but you should totally come. There will be snacks. 

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.

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!

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.