Teens

Teen Services provides dynamic programs, resources, and services to youth ages 12 to 18. Our libraries are dedicated to helping teens become their best selves, while also supporting them along the way. In addition to knowledgeable staff, we also have spaces in every branch where teens can read, work on school assignments, and hang out.


Upcoming Teen Events

Storytime Schedule


Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library (Reserve)
10:30 AM Mondays

Roland Borne, Sr. Memorial Library (Edgard)
4 PM Tuesdays

LaPlace Branch at the Norris J. Millet Sr. Library
10:30 AM Wednesdays

Frazee-Harris Memorial Library (Garyville)
10:30 AM Thursdays

Study and Meeting Spaces


Study rooms provide a quiet space for tutoring, homework, and research assignments. Teens can also utilize meeting rooms to organize group projects and collaborate with peers.

One of the flexible meeting spaces at the Reserve Branch doubles as a recreational space for gaming. The space is equipped with PS5, X-Box, and Nintendo Switch consoles. 

Click here to reserve a room.

College & Career Preparation


LinkedIn Learning and Gale Presents: Udemy offer thousands of free video courses related to workplace readiness skills, all offered for free through the library. 

Students can find a collection of tests, courses, and career preparation resources on Learning Express 3.0 and Homework Louisiana. Prepare for college admissions tests and specialized exams in nursing, electrician and plumbing, military, teaching, real estate, and more. Homework Louisiana’s Career Center has job search support including drop-off cover letter and resume review, live cover letter writing help, and live interview preparation and practice. Visit (link to jobs and careers page) for more information. 

Library staff can assist with preparing and reviewing resumes and cover letters upon request.

Teen Volunteers


Teen volunteers can obtain service hours for assisting the Programming Department. A range of low-tech to high-tech volunteer opportunities are available at each branch.

For more information, contact Programming Coordinator Rona Joseph at [email protected] or at 985-652-6857 ext. 1502.

Arts & Crafts


St. John the Baptist Parish Library offers monthly arts and crafts programming, providing teens and tweens with an outlet to explore their creativity while learning new skills. Find upcoming arts and crafts programs by visiting the online calendar.

Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Awards


From January through May each year, St. John the Baptist Parish Library gives children the opportunity to cast votes for their favorite books in the Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award program.

Featured Resources


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This database of e-books and other digital content for grades 6 – 12 features more than 1,000 titles, including student-favorite Graphic Novels, enhanced e-books with full audio narration and highlighted text, classic literature, and more!
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Hoopla allows customers to instantly borrow e-books, comics, audiobooks, music, movies and television. Content can be streamed to computers, tablets or smartphones, and can be downloaded to mobile devices for offline viewing.

Homework Louisiana

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