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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.

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

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Make the Tallest Plastic Easter Egg Structure

4:00pm–4:30pm
Ages 6-11
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Can you create the tallest, plastic egg structure? Work alone or with a group to see how tall your free-standing structure can be using plastic eggs and playdough.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

All Branches Closed for Good Friday

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, April 3 for Good Friday.

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

This event is in the "Everybody" group

All Month Long: Puzzle Swap

All Day
Everybody
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. 

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 "Ages 0-5" group
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Did you know that Global Astronomy Month is April? Kids can make constellations using pipe cleaners and star beads to represent our existing constellations!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Library Branch: Edgard Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Did you know that Global Astronomy Month is April? Kids can make constellations using pipe cleaners and star beads to represent our existing constellations!

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

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
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 "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 "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Dubi and the Booketeers Book Club Interest Meeting

12:00pm–1:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime
Event Details:

Dubi and the Booketeers is a fun and imaginative book club for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade who love stories, creativity, and adventure!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Did you know that Global Astronomy Month is April? Kids can make constellations using pipe cleaners and star beads to represent our existing constellations!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Activity Tables, Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Did you know that Global Astronomy Month is April? Kids can make constellations using pipe cleaners and star beads to represent our existing constellations!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

The Innovators: Teen Advisory Board

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Tweens
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!

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

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 "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.

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.