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Jason Reynolds

Virtual Author Talk with Jason Reynolds: Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Author Talk Series at Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Author Talk Series
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

1,000 Books

All Month Long: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

All Day 5/2
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime, Other
Event Details:

The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge helps young children develop pre-reading skills and promotes parent and child bonding through reading. To keep track of the books read, Reading Logs are available in print at our Library branches

Puzzle Swap

All Month Long: Puzzle Swap

All Day 5/3
Reserve Branch
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. 

Radhi Devlukia-Shetty

Virtual Author Talk with Radhi Devlukia-Shetty, JoyFull: Daily Rituals to Eat Freely and Live Radiantly

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Author Talk Series at Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Author Talk Series
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

How can singing to your food and eating dessert before dinner improve your digestion, skin, and overall well-being?

Innovators

The Innovators: Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
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!

French Table

French Table

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
1885 House Board Room at Reserve Branch
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. 

Marjan Kamali

Virtual Author Talk with Marjan Kamali, On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Author Talk Series at Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Author Talk Series
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran. 

Dr. Vivienne Ming

Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Vivienne Ming, How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Author Talk Series at Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Author Talk Series
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.

Dr. Patrick K. Porter and Ruchika Sikri

Virtual Author Talk with with Dr. Patrick K. Porter and Ruchika Sikri, Restore Cognitive Clarity and Find Emotional Balance with Visionary Researchers

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Author Talk Series at Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Author Talk Series
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with Ruchika Sikri and Dr. Patrick Porter as we chat about their book, Brain Fitness Blueprint, in which they present a 30-day action plan to supercharge your brain and achieve peak performance.

Nir Eyal

Virtual Author Talk with with Nir Eyal, Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Author Talk Series at Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Author Talk Series
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. 

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All Branches Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Some Branches
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.

Flower Seed Balls

1:30pm–2:30pm
Ages 6-11
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Home & Garden, Outdoor
Event Details:

Kids will enjoy making Seed Balls that are small bundles of seeds, clay, and soil or compost. This will be an outdoor activity!

Flower Seed Balls

1:30pm–2:30pm
Ages 6-11
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Home & Garden, Outdoor
Event Details:

Kids will enjoy making Seed Balls that are small bundles of seeds, clay, and soil or compost. This will be an outdoor activity!

Flower Seed Balls

1:30pm–2:30pm
Ages 6-11
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Home & Garden, Outdoor
Event Details:

Kids will enjoy making Seed Balls that are small bundles of seeds, clay, and soil or compost. This will be an outdoor activity!

Design Your Own Family Coat of Arms

06/15/2026 @ 9:00am–06/18/2026 @ 5:00pm
Ages 6-11
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Activity Tables
Event Details:

Kids will create their own Family Coat of Arms, or crest, to represent what their family means to them.

K-Pop Drawing Workshop

12:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens
Reserve Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

During this three-hour workshop with Young Rembrandts of Southeast Louisiana, kids ages 6 to 12 will learn how to draw anime characters in a K-Pop style that includes specialty eyes, stylish outfits, and stage-ready poses.

Virtual Author Talk with with Zaila Avant-Garde: Celebrating the Joys of Feeling Different

6:00pm–6:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Author Talk Series
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us for an uplifting virtual conversation with bestselling author and Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde as we discuss her new picture book, Weird and Wonderful You, in which she encourages young readers to embrace

All Branches Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Some Branches
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. 

RPCT Frozen Meet & Greet

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Meet Elsa, Anna, and friends during this special theatre storytime with River Parishes Community Theatre in celebration of their summer production, Frozen: The Musical. 

Mindfulness Mandala Art Activity

All Day 6/22–6/27
Ages 6-11
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children will receive a handout that shows how to practice mindfulness through outdoor activities such as bird watching, walking barefoot, taking a walk, or looking at the clouds.

Bee Pollination with the LSU AgCenter

1:30pm–2:30pm
Ages 6-11
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, STEM
Event Details:

It's time for Operation: Pollination with the LSU AgCenter!

Reel Fun: Backyard Bass & No Maintenance Aquariums

1:30pm–2:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Outdoor, Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 4-8: This is the easiest fish tank you'll ever *not* take care of. Our special "fish" needs no feeding, and its aquarium never needs cleaning! It'll be family fun making a mini-aquarium to take home and put on your desk, dresser...

Bee Pollination with the LSU AgCenter

1:30pm–2:30pm
Ages 6-11
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, STEM
Event Details:

It's time for Operation: Pollination with the LSU AgCenter!

Bee Pollination with the LSU AgCenter

1:30pm–2:30pm
Ages 6-11
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, STEM
Event Details:

It's time for Operation: Pollination with the LSU AgCenter!

Princess Tiana's Bayou Tea Party

11:00am–12:30pm
Ages 6-11
Reserve Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-9: Join us for a delightful afternoon filled with charm, magic, and authentic New Orleans flavors! Celebrate Tiana’s community with a magical soiree inspired by the lush landscapes of the bayou.

Little Pink Houses

1:30pm–2:30pm
Ages 6-11
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Home & Garden
Event Details:

Come color a paper house and laminate it to keep. But the fun part? Kids will make little "lawns" to go in front of them, with real grass to grow at home. They'll make lovely additions to any sunny window for kids to keep.

Little Pink Houses

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 6-11
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Home & Garden
Event Details:

Come color a paper house and laminate it to keep. But the fun part? Kids will make little "lawns" to go in front of them, with real grass to grow at home. They'll make lovely additions to any sunny window for kids to keep.

Little Pink Houses

1:30pm–2:30pm
Ages 6-11
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Home & Garden
Event Details:

Come color a paper house and laminate it to keep. But the fun part? Kids will make little "lawns" to go in front of them, with real grass to grow at home. They'll make lovely additions to any sunny window for kids to keep.

All Branches Closed for Fourth of July

All Day 7/3–7/4
Some Branches
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. 

Harvesting Stories: Rory's Story Cubes, Story Writing Prompts, and More

All Day
Ages 6-11
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children will be delighted to create their own stories by pulling a story writing prompt from a jar, or from playing the storytelling game, Rory’s Story Cubes, where kids can roll dice to help them start their creative writing process.

All Branches Closed for Staff Training

All Day
Some Branches
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.