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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
06/15/2026 @ 9:00am–06/18/2026 @ 5:00pm
Ages 6-11
All Branches
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Design Your Own Family Coat of Arms
06/15/2026 @ 9:00am–06/18/2026 @ 5:00pm
All Branches
Library Branch:
All Branches
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Activity Tables
Event Details:
Kids will create their own Family Coat of Arms, or crest, to represent what their family means to them.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
19
2026
Fri
'Los Libros Book Talk with Carlos Diaz: "It Ends With Us"
Library Branch:
Virtual
Room:
Social Media
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Event Details:
Are you looking for your next great read? Then, visit our Facebook page or YouTube Channel to watch this video series where Carlos Diaz, our Reference Associate, talks about great novels readily available for checkout in the library.
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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
06/15/2026 @ 9:00am–06/18/2026 @ 5:00pm
Ages 0-5
All Branches
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Farm Animal Finger Puppets
06/15/2026 @ 9:00am–06/18/2026 @ 5:00pm
All Branches
Library Branch:
All Branches
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Program Type:
Activity Tables,
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Our young patrons will enjoy making fun Farm Animals Finger Puppets from pre-printed templates. They can use pretend-play by making farm animal sounds and act them out!
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Jun
19
2026
Fri
Closing
All Branches Closed for Juneteenth
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.
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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Jun
15
2026
Mon
Toy Story Time & Toy Sleepover
10:30am–11:00am
Reserve Branch
Library Branch:
Reserve Branch
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Get ready for a rootin’-tootin’ good time at Toy Story Time! Join us for a special week of storytime fun inspired by the beloved Toy Story films as we celebrate the upcoming release of Toy Story 5!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
17
2026
Wed
Whole Body Wellness
10:00am–11:00am
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
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Jun
17
2026
Wed
Toy Story Time
10:30am–11:00am
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch:
LaPlace Branch
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Get ready for a rootin’-tootin’ good time at Toy Story Time! Join us for a special week of storytime fun inspired by the beloved Toy Story films as we celebrate the upcoming release of Toy Story 5!
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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Jun
18
2026
Thu
Toddler Time!
10:00am–10:30am
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
Ages 0-5
Garyville Branch
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Jun
18
2026
Thu
Toy Story Time
10:30am–11:00am
Garyville Branch
Library Branch:
Garyville Branch
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Get ready for a rootin’-tootin’ good time at Toy Story Time! Join us for a special week of storytime fun inspired by the beloved Toy Story films as we celebrate the upcoming release of Toy Story 5!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
16
2026
Tue
Tech Basics
11:00am–11:30am
Garyville Branch
Library Branch:
Garyville Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computer Class
Event Details:
Adults who want to improve their computer skills can visit the Frazee-Harris Memorial Library in Garyville.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
17
2026
Wed
CASA 101
11:00am–12:00pm
Reserve Branch
Library Branch:
Reserve Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Learn how to make a difference in the lives of children by becoming a CASA volunteer.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jun
15
2026
Mon
Live Performance & Theatre Workshop with Goat in the Road Productions
1:00pm–3:00pm
Reserve Branch
Library Branch:
Reserve Branch
Room:
Multipurpose Room
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Ensemble theatre company "Goat in the Road Productions" will visit the Leroy D. Williams Library in Reserve to share the art of theatre with the whole family!
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Ages 6-11
Garyville Branch
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Jun
15
2026
Mon
Flower Seed Balls
1:30pm–2:30pm
Garyville Branch
Library Branch:
Garyville Branch
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Home & Garden,
Outdoor
Event Details:
Kids will enjoy making Seed Balls that are small bundles of seeds, clay, and soil or compost. This will be an outdoor activity!
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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Jun
17
2026
Wed
Flower Seed Balls
1:30pm–2:30pm
Reserve Branch
Library Branch:
Reserve Branch
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Home & Garden,
Outdoor
Event Details:
Kids will enjoy making Seed Balls that are small bundles of seeds, clay, and soil or compost. This will be an outdoor activity!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
18
2026
Thu
Virtual Author Talk with with Ted Page: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood
Library Branch:
Virtual
Room:
Author Talk Series
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Variety & Lifestyle,
Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:
Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Jun
18
2026
Thu
Flower Seed Balls
1:30pm–2:30pm
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch:
LaPlace Branch
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Home & Garden,
Outdoor
Event Details:
Kids will enjoy making Seed Balls that are small bundles of seeds, clay, and soil or compost. This will be an outdoor activity!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Teens,
Tweens
LaPlace Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jun
15
2026
Mon
Make it Pop: DIY Boba Tea
3:30pm–4:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Teens,
Tweens
Garyville Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jun
16
2026
Tue
Make it Pop: DIY Boba Tea
3:30pm–4:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Teens,
Tweens
Reserve Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jun
18
2026
Thu
Make it Pop: DIY Boba Tea
3:30pm–4:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
LaPlace Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
16
2026
Tue
Community Connections: Crochet for Beginners
4:30pm–6:00pm
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch:
LaPlace Branch
Room:
Multipurpose Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Curious about crochet? Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction to crochet at the library! This free program includes all materials. This is a four-session series, and each lesson will build upon the last.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
LaPlace Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
18
2026
Thu
Community Connections: Crochet for Beginners
4:30pm–6:00pm
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch:
LaPlace Branch
Room:
Multipurpose Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Curious about crochet? Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction to crochet at the library! This free program includes all materials. This is a four-session series, and each lesson will build upon the last.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everybody" group
Adults,
Family,
Everybody
Reserve Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everybody" group
Jun
16
2026
Tue
French Table
5:30pm–6:30pm
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Tweens,
Adults
Reserve Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
16
2026
Tue
The Ultimate Anime Countdown
5:30pm–6:30pm
Reserve Branch
Library Branch:
Reserve Branch
Room:
Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group:
Teens,
Tweens,
Adults
Program Type:
Social,
Other
Event Details:
Come join the library's Teen Advisory Board Innovators as we finally decide which series reign surpreme! From the shonen battles to slice of life heart warming moments, help us rank your favorite anime.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
17
2026
Wed
Spanish for Beginners
5:00pm–6:00pm
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch:
LaPlace Branch
Room:
Multipurpose Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Other
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 "Everybody" group
Everybody
Garyville Branch
This event is in the "Everybody" group
Jun
17
2026
Wed
The Legend of Julia Brown
5:00pm–6:00pm
Garyville Branch
Library Branch:
Garyville Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everybody
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Step into the mysterious past of St. John Parish and uncover the legends that still echo through Louisiana’s swamps and bayous.
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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Ages 0-5,
Ages 6-11
Virtual
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Jun
16
2026
Tue
Virtual Author Talk with with Zaila Avant-Garde: Celebrating the Joys of Feeling Different
Library Branch:
Virtual
Room:
Author Talk Series
Age Group:
Ages 0-5,
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:
Join us for an uplifting virtual conversation with bestselling author and Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde as we discuss her new picture book, Weird and Wonderful You, in which she encourages young readers to embrace
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun
16
2026
Tue
Chapter Chasers (Teen Book Club)
6:30pm–7:30pm
Reserve Branch
Library Branch:
Reserve Branch
Room:
Flexible Meeting Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Book Discussion,
Social
Event Details:
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
17
2026
Wed
ESL Classes
6:00pm–7:00pm
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch:
LaPlace Branch
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Other
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.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everybody" group
Family,
Everybody
Reserve Branch
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everybody" group
Jun
18
2026
Thu
All About Okra
6:00pm–7:00pm
Reserve Branch
Library Branch:
Reserve Branch
Room:
Multipurpose Room
Age Group:
Family,
Everybody
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Home & Garden,
Other
Event Details:
Okra is a popular vegetable in Louisiana, whether fried, pickled, in gumbo... But do you know how its history is intertwined with that of our state? Want to know how best to grow it? Just looking for free snacks?
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
18
2026
Thu
Tech Basics
6:00pm–7:00pm
LaPlace Branch
Library Branch:
LaPlace Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computer Class,
School & Career
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.
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