Upcoming Events

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

Join us in celebrating National Library Week by participating in the 2026 Edible Book Contest!

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.

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.

Want to learn chess, or just looking for someone to play with? Chess fans of all ages are welcome to join our group, meeting informally the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until about noon. 

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

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.

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

Join us during National Library Week and find your joy by eliminating stress making clay worry stones!

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. 

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.

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

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 Tables are popping up all over Louisiana, where people meet simply to converse in French. 

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 Chapter Chasers: Teen Book Club meeting!

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

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.

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!