Get ready for some rootin’-tootin’ fun at Toy Story Time as we celebrate the release of Toy Story 5! Kids are encouraged to bring their favorite toy. Families can also opt into a “Toy Story Sleepover,” where children may leave their toy overnight at the Reserve Branch.
All branches of St. John the Baptist Parish Library will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will reopen at normal operating hours on Saturday, June 20th.
Seating is limited. Register today: tinyurl.com/2m9b4h44
Join LSU AgCenter for a Summer Garden Seminar with hands-on kitchen demonstrations and helpful handouts. Discover the ease of growing herbs alongside your ornamentals and how you can utilize them for hydration!
Come join the library's Teen Advisory Board Innovators as we finally decide which series reign supreme! From the Shonen battles to Slice of Life heart warming moments, help us rank your favorite anime
5:30 PM Tuesday, June 16 at the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve
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. 1501 for more information and to register.
There's one more chance to participate in the junk journal program, tomorrow in Reserve:
What is a junk journal? Think of it as a bullet journal’s messy and rebellious sister! Join us to repurpose materials and create a one-of-a-kind, eclectic journal.
Ensemble theatre company "Goat in the Road Productions" will visit the Leroy D. Williams Library in Reserve on June 15th to share the art of theatre with the whole family! Enjoy a showcase of hilarious student-written plays.
Visit the Reserve Branch every Wednesday at 10 AM to enjoy low-impact fitness activities. We follow along various videos focusing on topics such as walking, sitter-cise, line dancing, and strength exercises. Participants assume responsibility for any potential risks.
During the "Roots & Heritage" week of our Summer Reading Program, we're taking a closer look at some of the folk tales that have taken root in our region with licensed tour guide Theron Oubre and Louisiana's River Parishes Tourist Commission.
This free workshop is designed to educate individuals who are approaching age 65 on how to enroll in Medicare and Social Security, understand important timelines, and feel confident navigating the process.
Meet the Ice Queen and her friends from Arendelle during this special theatre story time with River Parish Community Theatre in celebration of their summer production, "Frozen: The Musical."
All are invited to this free community event, and registration is not required.
Tomorrow, June 13!
Get ready for a Jurassic experience at the Library! The Dinosaur Experience will bring a trained T-Rex and more for some prehistoric entertainment. These dinosaurs are specially trained to reduce any fears little ones may have (although adults are fair game).
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. This activity is designed for teens and tweens.
Join us in conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his journey to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life on June 18 at 1 PM via digital live-stream.
Register: libraryc.org/stjohnlib/16221…#tedpage#goodgrandpa
🌱 More fun from Summer Reading Week Two at the Library: Families molded Flower Seed Balls at our Reserve Branch, and we joined Family Night at Chick-fil-A LaPlace for an evening of hands-on STEM activities.
Storytime introduces the love of reading to early learners. This is a perfect time for young children and their parents or caretakers to interact in a comfortable setting. Join us weekly at the LaPlace, Reserve, and Garyville branches!
Next week: Children will enjoy having their grown up trace an outline of their body to form the shape of their family tree. Use crayons and dot markers to draw family members and add leaves to your tree! Kids will also listen to a story about families.
Tomorrow, June 12th in Garyville:
Join Caring Strategies Director / licensed occupational therapist Diane Robichaux for a morning of garden-themed sensory play at the Reserve Branch in honor of this year's Summer Reading theme, "Plant a Seed, Read!"
It's Movie Night at the Reserve Library for the whole family! We'll enjoy a night out watching a classic ("Honey, I Shrunk the Kids") in collaboration with St. John Theatre. Before the movie starts, we'll have a 30-minute shrinky dink activity for kids, starting at 5 p.m.
St. John the Baptist Parish is making a new Master Plan for the Manchac Greenway, and your feedback can help shape the future of outdoor recreation in our area. Join your neighbors at the LaPlace library on June 11th to give your input!