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No Stress Chess

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Flexible Meeting Space at Reserve Branch

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Library Branch: Reserve Branch

Room: Flexible Meeting Space

Age Group: Family, Everybody

Program Type: STEM, Other

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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.

New Year, New Ways to Create: Epilog Laser Engraver Workshop

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am

MakerSpace at Reserve Branch

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Library Branch: Reserve Branch

Room: MakerSpace

Age Group: Everybody

Program Type: STEM

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During the first week of January, come to the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace to learn how to use the Epilog Laser Engraver, an innovative machine that carve designs into materials such as plastics, wood, glass, and acrylic.

New Year, New Ways to Create: Epilog Laser Engraver Workshop

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

MakerSpace at Reserve Branch

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Library Branch: Reserve Branch

Room: MakerSpace

Age Group: Everybody

Program Type: STEM

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New Year, New Ways to Create: Epilog Laser Engraver Workshop

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am

MakerSpace at Reserve Branch

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Library Branch: Reserve Branch

Room: MakerSpace

Age Group: Everybody

Program Type: STEM

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New Year, New Ways to Create: Epilog Laser Engraver Workshop

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

MakerSpace at Reserve Branch

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Library Branch: Reserve Branch

Room: MakerSpace

Age Group: Everybody

Program Type: STEM

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French Table

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

1885 House Board Room at Reserve Branch

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Library Branch: Reserve Branch

Room: 1885 House Board Room

Age Group: Adults, Family, Everybody

Program Type: Social

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

New Year, New Ways to Create: Epilog Laser Engraver Workshop

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am

MakerSpace at Reserve Branch

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Library Branch: Reserve Branch

Room: MakerSpace

Age Group: Everybody

Program Type: STEM

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New Year, New Ways to Create: Epilog Laser Engraver Workshop

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

MakerSpace at Reserve Branch

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Library Branch: Reserve Branch

Room: MakerSpace

Age Group: Everybody

Program Type: STEM

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New Year, New Ways to Create: Epilog Laser Engraver Workshop

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am

MakerSpace at Reserve Branch

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Library Branch: Reserve Branch

Room: MakerSpace

Age Group: Everybody

Program Type: STEM

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New Year, New Ways to Create: Epilog Laser Engraver Workshop

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

MakerSpace at Reserve Branch

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Library Branch: Reserve Branch

Room: MakerSpace

Age Group: Everybody

Program Type: STEM

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All Day	This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group STEM: Build With Straws and Connectors All Day 6/30–7/3 Ages 6-11 All Branches This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All Branches Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Activity Tables, STEM Event Details: Enhance your engineering skills by building amazing structures using straws and connectors. Flashcards will be available to challenge yourself to create unique and complex structures.				Closing All Branches Closed for Independence Day Holiday All Day Some Branches 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, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. Branches will also be closed on Saturday, July 5. We will reopen at normal business hours on Monday, July 7.	Closing All Branches Closed All Day Some Branches 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 Saturday, July 5. We will reopen at normal business hours on Monday, July 7.
10 am			This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Tweens" group The Magic of Electricity 10:00am–11:00am Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens Reserve Branch This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Reserve Branch Room: MakerSpace Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens Program Type: STEM Event Details: Electricity isn't magic, but it can seem like it. Come learn how it works and about some of the ways we use to generate electricity in the modern world. Then we'll experiment with circuit kits, electricity projects, games, and more.	This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Tweens" group The Magic of Electricity 10:00am–11:00am Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens LaPlace Branch This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: LaPlace Branch Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens Program Type: STEM Event Details: Electricity isn't magic, but it can seem like it. Come learn how it works and about some of the ways weuse to generate electricity in the modern world. Then we'll experiment with circuit kits, electricity projects,games, and more.
11 am	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Super Bouncy Balls 11:00am–11:30am Teens, Tweens LaPlace Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: LaPlace Branch Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Event Details: Create it. Shape it. Bounce it! This DIY bouncy ball-making activity is a fun mix of science and creativity! We'll walk you through the simple steps to make bouncy balls using safe, kid-friendly materials.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Super Bouncy Balls 11:00am–11:30am Teens, Tweens Garyville Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Garyville Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Event Details: Create it. Shape it. Bounce it! This DIY bouncy ball-making activity is a fun mix of science and creativity! We'll walk you through the simple steps to make bouncy balls using safe, kid-friendly materials.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Super Bouncy Balls 11:00am–11:30am Teens, Tweens Edgard Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edgard Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Event Details: Create it. Shape it. Bounce it! This DIY bouncy ball-making activity is a fun mix of science and creativity! We'll walk you through the simple steps to make bouncy balls using safe, kid-friendly materials. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Super Bouncy Balls 11:00am–11:30am Teens, Tweens Reserve Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Reserve Branch Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Teens, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Event Details: Create it. Shape it. Bounce it! This DIY bouncy ball-making activity is a fun mix of science and creativity! We'll walk you through the simple steps to make bouncy balls using safe, kid-friendly materials.
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3 pm	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everybody" group Tech Taste 3:30pm–5:30pm Family, Everybody Garyville Branch This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everybody" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Garyville Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Family, Everybody Program Type: STEM Event Details: Stop by our branches during "Invent Our World" week for a taste of tech available at the Library!	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everybody" group Tech Taste 3:30pm–5:30pm Family, Everybody LaPlace Branch This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everybody" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: LaPlace Branch Age Group: Family, Everybody Program Type: STEM Event Details: Stop by our branches during "Invent Our World" week for a taste of tech available at the Library!	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everybody" group Tech Taste 3:30pm–5:30pm Family, Everybody Edgard Branch This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everybody" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edgard Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Family, Everybody Program Type: STEM Event Details: Stop by our branches during "Invent Our World" week for a taste of tech available at the Library!	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everybody" group Tech Taste 3:30pm–5:30pm Family, Everybody Reserve Branch This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everybody" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Reserve Branch Room: MakerSpace Age Group: Family, Everybody Program Type: STEM Event Details: Stop by our branches during "Invent Our World" week for a taste of tech available at the Library!
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5 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group History in Full Color: Colorizing Black-and-White Photographs 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens, Adults LaPlace Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: LaPlace Branch Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: STEM Event Details: Photography is more than an art form; it's a science and a pathway to bring history to life. Hear directly from Kip Fox about his experience in photography and the science that goes into capturing images on camera.
6 pm		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everybody" group No Stress Chess 6:00pm–7:30pm Family, Everybody Reserve Branch This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everybody" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Reserve Branch Room: Flexible Meeting Space Age Group: Family, Everybody Program Type: STEM, Other Event Details: Area "Scouts BSA" (formerly "Boy Scouts") are coming to Reserve to share their chess skills. Whether you're new to chess or an old pro, come join us. They'll give a basic introduction to chess.

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