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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

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.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

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?

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Visit the Firetruck!

10:30am - 11:30am
Everybody
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Outdoor, School & Career
Event Details:

Come see what the St. John the Baptist Parish Fire Department does to keep us protected from fires! Children and families are invited to tour the firetruck, see the equipment used to fight fires, and learn important home safety tips!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

"Matilda" Meet & Greet with St. John Theatre

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
Program Type: Storytime, Other
Event Details:

Get a sneak peek at St. John Theatre's 2025 Summer show, "Matilda!" Enjoy a meet and greet with the precocious, brilliant Matilda Wormwood as she leads a story time for children.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Summer Breeze in the MakerSpace: Cricut Maker 3

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Everybody
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the second week of July, patrons will learn all about using the Cricut Maker 3 in the Reserve Library MakerSpace.

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.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Delicious Dutch Oven Cooking

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Family, Everybody
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Outdoor, STEM
Event Details:

Heard of Dutch ovens and curious how they work? They're a fun way to cook meals outdoors in a pot over coals. Our local Scouts of Troop 317 will come to the Reserve library to show us how.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Social Media
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Are you looking for your next great quick read?

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 weekly. Get help setting up an email account and answering any other computer questions you may want to be answered.  Pre-registration is required.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

Colorful Zines for Teens

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Show us your true colors, and join us for "Colorful Zines for Teens"! Make and bind a mini zine using colorful cutouts, drawings, and more to match the pages of your multi-colored booklet!

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

Colorful Zines for Teens

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Tweens (Ages 8-11)
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Show us your true colors, and join us for "Colorful Zines for Teens"! Make and bind a mini zine using colorful cutouts, drawings, and more to match the pages of your multi-colored booklet!

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

Young Rembrandts Drawing Class - Rainbow Giraffe

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Reserve Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Young Rembrandts is partnering with St. John the Baptist Parish Library to offer weekly drawing classes at all branches, designed to help children ages 6 to 13 explore their creativity and enhance academic skills.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

Young Rembrandts Drawing Class - Rainbow Giraffe

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
LaPlace Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Young Rembrandts is partnering with St. John the Baptist Parish Library to offer weekly drawing classes at all branches, designed to help children ages 6 to 13 explore their creativity and enhance academic skills.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Summer Breeze in the MakerSpace: ABM Button Maker

9:00am - 11:00am
Everybody
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the third week of July, patrons will learn all about using the American Button Maker in the Reserve Library MakerSpace. Buttons can be designed using software online such as Canva or hand drawn!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

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.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Summer Breeze in the MakerSpace: ABM Button Maker

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Everybody
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the third week of July, patrons will learn all about using the American Button Maker in the Reserve Library MakerSpace. Buttons can be designed using software online such as Canva or hand drawn!

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Summer Breeze in the MakerSpace: ABM Button Maker

9:00am - 11:00am
Everybody
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the third week of July, patrons will learn all about using the American Button Maker in the Reserve Library MakerSpace. Buttons can be designed using software online such as Canva or hand drawn!

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 "Everybody" group.

Summer Breeze in the MakerSpace: ABM Button Maker

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Everybody
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the third week of July, patrons will learn all about using the American Button Maker in the Reserve Library MakerSpace. Buttons can be designed using software online such as Canva or hand drawn!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Storytime

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages 0-5
Edgard Branch
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to the Library for storytime! Join us as we entertain, amuse, and educate children with animated book reading. This program is for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.

Teen Book Club Monthly Meeting

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
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 our monthly Teen Book Club meeting!

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Summer Breeze in the MakerSpace: ABM Button Maker

9:00am - 11:00am
Everybody
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

During the third week of July, patrons will learn all about using the American Button Maker in the Reserve Library MakerSpace. Buttons can be designed using software online such as Canva or hand drawn!

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 "Ages 0-5" group.

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.