St. John the Baptist Parish Library

06/01/2026

Visit the Reserve Branch every Wednesday at 10 AM to enjoy low-impact fitness activities. In this beginner's class, we follow along various videos for whole body fitness, focusing on topics such as walking, sitter-cise, line dancing, and strength exercises. Participants assume responsibility for any potential risks associated with physical activities.

06/01/2026

When you register for the Summer Reading Program on Beanstack, you may notice an option to also enroll in "Read. Visit. Learn." This is our monthly Beanstack challenge designed to help you stay curious, connected, and inspired by your library!

Each month, share what you are reading, visit the library, and explore one of our online resources to be entered into seasonal drawings for library swag. Complete at least three "Read. Visit. Learn." challenges between June and November to be invited to a special library insider event. Complete optional bonus activities to grow your collection of Beanstack badges!

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Children will enjoy making their own seed balls at 1:30 PM today at the LaPlace Branch and tomorrow at the Reserve Branch! This will be an outdoor activity, weather permitting, involving bundles of seeds, clay, and soil.

Although seed balls have been around since ancient times, they were rediscovered in the 1930s during the Guerilla Gardening movement. They are used as a way to revegetate areas burned by wildfires and can also be used on a small scale to add flowers to your garden!

06/01/2026

Next week at the LaPlace Branch: Dive into the wonders and importance of Louisiana’s wetlands with team members from Southeastern Louisiana University’s Turtle Cove Research Station! *This is not a live animal encounter.

06/01/2026

Are you visiting the LaPlace, Garyville, or Reserve Branch this week to register for the Summer Reading Program or collect your sign-up incentives? Stop by our activity table or pick up a "grab and grow" kit, while supplies last.

- Little ones can create a 3D paper tree representing the four seasons.
- Teens and tweens are invited to tag St. John the Baptist Parish Library on social media this summer while tracking the progress of their Stardew Valley potted plant starter kit.

06/01/2026

Summer Reading is Here!

Join the St. John the Baptist Parish Library's Summer Reading Program, Plant a Seed, Read, and enjoy six weeks of family fun for all ages!

✔️ Earn rewards just for participating
✔️ Attend exciting programs all summer long
✔️ Complete your reading challenge for a chance to win grand prizes
✔️ Participate online or in person

Getting started is easy! Register through the Beanstack app or visit your local library branch. Then start reading and growing with us this summer.

Learn more and sign up: stjohnlib.com/summer-reading-program-20

05/31/2026

This week at all branches, join us for a Sizzlin' Summer Kick-off celebration featuring a snoball truck, bubble house, face painting, and a seed planting experience. Budding artists can craft unique seed art or create colorful chalk art outdoors.

LaPlace: Tuesday, June 2 from 4-6 PM
Garyville: Wednesday, June 3 from 4-6 PM
Reserve: Thursday, June 4 from 4-6 PM

While you're here, get all the details on how you can "plant a seed" and read with us this summer! Participants of all ages receive fun incentives just for joining the Summer Reading Challenge. Learn more: https://stjohnlib.com/summer-reading-program-2026/

05/31/2026

Tomorrow we officially kick off Plant a Seed, Read! Get ready for a summer full of stories, creativity, and library fun for all ages. Don't forget to register on the Beanstack app and pick up your sign-up incentives this week!

05/30/2026

Only 2 days until Summer Reading!

Your library card unlocks more than books. This summer, you can earn an extra chance at the grand prize drawing by exploring free online resources at www.stjohnlib.com/resources.