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Jingle Jam

"Jingle Jam" Christmas Celebration

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social, Other
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of holiday magic! Watch an interactive Christmas show featuring a famous North Pole couple, visit the hot cocoa bar, take a picture with Santa, and get creative with holiday-inspired crafts.

Innovators

The Innovators: Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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!

No Stress Chess

No Stress Chess

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: STEM, Other
Event Details:

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. 

French Table

French Table

Tuesday, January 6, 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. 

Innovators

The Innovators: Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, January 20, 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, January 20, 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. 

French Table

French Table

Tuesday, February 3, 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. 

Innovators

The Innovators: Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, February 17, 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, February 17, 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. 

French Table

French Table

Tuesday, March 3, 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. 

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

All Branches Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
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 Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Friday, December 26. 

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.

All Branches Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31–1/1
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 Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1 for the New Year's holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Friday, December 26. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.