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Turning 65: A Guide to Medicare & Social Security

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

This workshop is designed to educate individuals who are approaching age 65 on how to enroll in Medicare and Social Security, understand important timelines, and feel confident navigating the process.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Excel Adult High School Open House

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Small Meeting Space East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: School & Career
Event Details:

An open house with refreshments will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11 for prospective students interested in learning more about St. John the Baptist Parish Library’s Excel Adult High School Program.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Blood Drive at the Reserve Library

10:00am–3:00pm
Adults
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Ages 17 & up: Give the gift of life! Donate blood and make a difference in the lives of others. The Blood Mobile will be parked at the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library, located at 1482 Highway 44 in Reserve. Appointments are honored first!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Whole Body Wellness with Dana Hayes

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit the Reserve Branch every Wednesday at 10 AM to enjoy low-impact fitness activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Basics

11:00am–11:30am
Adults
Garyville Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults who want to improve their computer skills can visit the Frazee-Harris Memorial Library in Garyville.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ants in the Plants: Getting Rid of Ants in Your Yard

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Event Details:

Problem ants in your yard? Tired of chasing them around with no long term relief? Curious about native ants and their role in the landscape? Come hear from Eric Guidry, an Entomologist with New Orleans Mosquito, Termite, and Rodent Control board.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Author Talk Series
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Whole Body Wellness

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit the Reserve Branch every Wednesday at 10 AM to enjoy low-impact fitness activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group

CASA 101

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Learn how to make a difference in the lives of children by becoming a CASA volunteer.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Basics

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Edgard Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults who want to improve their computer skills can visit the Edgard Branch each Wednesday at 1 PM.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish for Beginners

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
LaPlace Branch
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

ESL Classes

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
LaPlace Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

In partnership with New Orleans-based The New Neighbor Project, the St. John the Baptist Parish Library hosts English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adult patrons.  Call coordinator Carolyn Mendoza at (985) 652-6857 ext.

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Author Talk Series
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

In The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map, Alex Hutchinson dives headfirst into a fascinating and provocative new field of research, examining how exploration is a fundamental part of

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Intermediate Spanish Classes

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Reserve Branch
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

Tech Basics

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
LaPlace Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class, School & Career
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for beginner's tech classes every Thursday in LaPlace. Students will learn basic computer skills, such as hand placement, hardware familiarity, Internet search, email use, etc.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spring Garden Seminar

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Reserve Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: 1885 House Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join LSU AgCenter extension agent Stephanie Gravois for a Spring Garden Seminar with hands-on cooking demonstrations and helpful handouts. Discover the ease of growing herbs alongside your ornamentals and how you can utilize them in your cooking!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Connections: Relax & Recharge

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
LaPlace Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's discuss the importance of relaxation and ways the library can serve as the perfect location to recharge! Participants will leave with a handmade candle and a sample of tea to make at home. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Basics

11:00am–11:30am
Adults
Garyville Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults who want to improve their computer skills can visit the Frazee-Harris Memorial Library in Garyville.

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French Table

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Family, Everybody
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Whole Body Wellness

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit the Reserve Branch every Wednesday at 10 AM to enjoy low-impact fitness activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Advisory Group

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Reserve Branch
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Basics

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Edgard Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults who want to improve their computer skills can visit the Edgard Branch each Wednesday at 1 PM.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Author Talk Series
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish for Beginners

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
LaPlace Branch
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.