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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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Toddler Time!

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-5
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a fun time of stories, songs and dance while developing pre-reading skills. This storytime is designed for active, adventurous, wiggly toddlers from 12 months through 2 years.

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Weekly Storytime in the Little Orange Corner at the Frazee-Harris Memorial Library in Garyville. Little ones and their caregivers can come on Thursdays at 10:30 AM. Can't make it?

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

If you want to stimulate your young one’s mind, join Ms. Trina for our weekly program at the new Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve.

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

If you want to stimulate your young one’s mind, join Ms. Trina for our weekly program at the LaPlace Branch of the Norris J. Millet, Sr. Library.

Toddler Time!

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-5
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a fun time of stories, songs and dance while developing pre-reading skills. This storytime is designed for active, adventurous, wiggly toddlers from 12 months through 2 years.

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Weekly Storytime in the Little Orange Corner at the Frazee-Harris Memorial Library in Garyville. Little ones and their caregivers can come on Thursdays at 10:30 AM. Can't make it?

All Month Long: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

All Day
Ages 0-5
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

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

If you want to stimulate your young one’s mind, join Ms. Trina for our weekly program at the new Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve.

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

If you want to stimulate your young one’s mind, join Ms. Trina for our weekly program at the LaPlace Branch of the Norris J. Millet, Sr. Library.

Toddler Time!

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-5
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a fun time of stories, songs and dance while developing pre-reading skills. This storytime is designed for active, adventurous, wiggly toddlers from 12 months through 2 years.

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Weekly Storytime in the Little Orange Corner at the Frazee-Harris Memorial Library in Garyville. Little ones and their caregivers can come on Thursdays at 10:30 AM. Can't make it?

Roots & Heritage: My Family Tree

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Kids will enjoy having someone trace their whole body using crayons, Dot Markers, and butcher paper.

Toy Story Time & Toy Sleepover

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready for a rootin’-tootin’ good time at Toy Story Time! Join us for a special week of storytime fun inspired by the beloved Toy Story films as we celebrate the upcoming release of Toy Story 5!

Toy Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready for a rootin’-tootin’ good time at Toy Story Time! Join us for a special week of storytime fun inspired by the beloved Toy Story films as we celebrate the upcoming release of Toy Story 5!

Roots & Heritage: My Family Tree

10:30am–11:30am
Ages 0-5
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Kids will enjoy having someone trace their whole body using crayons, Dot Markers, and butcher paper.

Toddler Time!

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-5
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a fun time of stories, songs and dance while developing pre-reading skills. This storytime is designed for active, adventurous, wiggly toddlers from 12 months through 2 years.

Toy Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready for a rootin’-tootin’ good time at Toy Story Time! Join us for a special week of storytime fun inspired by the beloved Toy Story films as we celebrate the upcoming release of Toy Story 5!

Roots & Heritage: My Family Tree

10:30am–11:30am
Ages 0-5
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Kids will enjoy having someone trace their whole body using crayons, Dot Markers, and butcher paper.

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. 

Shrek Storytime with St. John Theatre

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

If you want to stimulate your young one’s mind, join Ms. Trina for our weekly program at the new Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve.

Mini Paper Flower Garden Fun and More for Kids!

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Our younger patrons will enjoy listening to a story, or two, and perform a scarf song about the summer, seeds and flowers.

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...

Mini Paper Flower Garden Fun and More for Kids!

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Our younger patrons will enjoy listening to a story, or two, and perform a scarf song about the summer, seeds and flowers.

Shrek Storytime with St. John Theatre

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

If you want to stimulate your young one’s mind, join Ms. Trina for our weekly program at the LaPlace Branch of the Norris J. Millet, Sr. Library.