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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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All Branches Closed for Memorial Day

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 Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen at 9 AM on Tuesday, May 26.

Sensory Play: Garden Adventures

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: STEM, Other
Event Details:

Sensory play with tactile materials is a fun way to help young children practice fine motor skills, foster creativity, and explore the world through their senses.

MakerSpace Workshop: Laser Cuts & Keepsake Frames

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

Adults are invited to come into the MakerSpace and decorate and personalize picture frames. We will paint on the wood with acrylic pens to create a lasting image and take home.

Sensory Play: Garden Adventures

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: STEM, Other
Event Details:

Sensory play with tactile materials is a fun way to help young children practice fine motor skills, foster creativity, and explore the world through their senses.

The Dinosaur Experience

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, Everybody
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: STEM, Other
Event Details:

Get ready for a Jurassic experience at the Library! These dinosaurs are especially trained to reduce any fears little ones may have (although adults are fair game), and in no time at all they'll become the very best of friends.

Make it Pop: DIY Boba Tea

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Tweens
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how boba gets made? Join us to make your own refreshing summertime beverage and find out the science behind those delicious popping pearls.

Make it Pop: DIY Boba Tea

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Tweens
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how boba gets made? Join us to make your own refreshing summertime beverage and find out the science behind those delicious popping pearls.

Make it Pop: DIY Boba Tea

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Tweens
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how boba gets made? Join us to make your own refreshing summertime beverage and find out the science behind those delicious popping pearls.

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. 

Bee Pollination with the LSU AgCenter

1:30pm–2:30pm
Ages 6-11
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch: LaPlace Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, STEM
Event Details:

It's time for Operation: Pollination with the LSU AgCenter!

Bee Pollination with the LSU AgCenter

1:30pm–2:30pm
Ages 6-11
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, STEM
Event Details:

It's time for Operation: Pollination with the LSU AgCenter!

Bee Pollination with the LSU AgCenter

1:30pm–2:30pm
Ages 6-11
Garyville Branch
Library Branch: Garyville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Home & Garden, STEM
Event Details:

It's time for Operation: Pollination with the LSU AgCenter!

Wooden Serenity Garden

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens
Reserve Branch
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on art workshop where you'll design and paint your own wooden flower garden!

All Branches Closed for Fourth of July

All Day 7/3–7/4
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 for the Independence Day holiday July 3 and July 4, 2026. We will reopen at normal operating hours on Monday, July 6. 

"Birth Month Bloom" Sublimation Art

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Reserve Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Reserve Branch
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a personalized kitchen towel featuring a custom bouquet of birth flowers! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to use Canva to design their own floral arrangement, then bring it to life using sublimation printing.

All Branches Closed for Staff Training

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, March 20 for a day of staff development. Training like this helps us serve our community even better.