Introduction to sitting and walking Zen meditation. Please bring a cushion to sit on.

The Lakeshore Writer’s Critique Group is a small group of writers who gather regularly to share their writing with others. It is an organized, structured way to receive, as well as give, feedback on writing.

Stephen Rea, author of the critically acclaimed Katrina memoir Finn McCool’s Football Club, will lead two sessions at the September edition of the Saturday Writer’s Clinic beginning at 9:30 a.m., Saturday. Sept.

Join us for arts and crafts at the library! First come, first served. Entry into craft closes at 10:10 a.m.

Come to the River Ridge Library and pick up a Grab & Go Craft to take and make! Available until supplies run out. No registration is necessary. These crafts are for children ages 4 to 9 years old.

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Take the challenge and make a cool creation to be displayed in the library until the next meeting! Lego Club meets most Saturdays. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

 Northstar Digital Learning is aimed at helping adults acquire the technology skills they desire in a low-pressure setting. Learners will open and close a workbook. Identify parts of Excel Screen: ribbon, formula bar, active cell, name box.

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Take the challenge and make a cool creation to be displayed in the library until the next meeting! Lego Club meets every other Saturday. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

Join us for books, songs, and play! This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

This event includes stories for children ages 3 to 7 years old. 

Book:  Hello, Day!  by Anita Lobel

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 4 to 11 years old.) 

Book: Jack and the Beanstalk by Steven Kellogg (Illustrator)

Craft: Castle with beanstalk

Listen to a story read by one of our librarians and stay to do a fun craft together! This event is for children ages 3 to 10 years old. 

Book: Kaboom by Jessica Kulekjian
Craft: Salt dough Volcanos

Orientation for Teen Volunteers. 

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Come and build with us! Meets on Saturdays. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required.

Self-portrait in clay. Ages 10 and up.

Presented by the Visiting Pet Program, beginner or reluctant readers read aloud to animal assisted therapy dogs.

Join us for engaging programming that is designed for all ages and abilities. Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with a Mexican dance performance, Spanish storytime, and craft! 

Build with Legos and use your imagination!

 Northstar Digital Learning is aimed at helping adults acquire the technology skills they desire in a low-pressure setting. This class takes what you learned in Part 1 and digs a little deeper.

12-year-old Henry grew up dreaming of playing baseball despite his physical shortcomings.

Teens ages 13-18, come join us for a crochet and knitting club! This is a space to work on your projects, meet new friends, and get feedback from fellow crafters. Bring your own supplies, or use our limited in-library materials.

LEGO lovers unit! Club members will work to put together an Adult LEGO kit to donate to the Children’s Dept., or work from our collection of LEGOs to create their own design. The club is free and open to the public, ages 18+.

Join us for Chess Club! In this non-competitive environment, for beginners and up, come learn how to play or just play for fun with other enthusiasts.