Puzzle Swap Exchange

All Day
Everybody
Library: Harahan Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you buy puzzles, work them once and then store them in a closet never to be worked again. Wouldn't it be nice to pass that puzzle on to someone who appreciates working puzzles and get one in return? Come to the Puzzle Swap Exchange!

Boating Safety - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

9:15am - 4:15pm
Adults
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will conduct a boating safety class beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 24, at the Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey.

ACT Practice Test

9:30am - 2:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Register for an ACT Practice Test at the East Bank Regional Library using tools provided by Princeton Review via Tutor.com. Students will take an ACT practice test in an environment that mimics the computerized version of the test. 

Disclaimer(s)

Attendee MUST Give 24 HOUR Cancellation Notice to Allow Others on the Waiting List to Attend.

Lego Club

10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10! Legos provided for you so you do not need to bring Legos from home. Younger siblings are welcome. Larger Legos provided for younger siblings.

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This event will consist of an hour of one on one VR e

Zen Meditation

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

Matt's Morning Mah-jong

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you are interested in learning the game of Mahjong, but are intimidated by the fast pace of traditional Mahjong clubs, then come join us for a relaxed learning experience.

Storytime with Craft

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Storytime with Craft

10:30am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Library: Gretna Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

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

Storytime with Craft

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

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. 

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Lego Club

11:30am - 12:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Movie Club

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Movie Discussed - TBD

If you love watching movies and talking about them, come to Rosedale’s Movie Club. This Month’s Discussion is to be determined.

Hitchcock Matinee

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at Westwego, where we'll be screening a different Hitchcock film every other Saturday. The film series begins on Saturday, May 10th with a screening of Rope!

May 10: Rope

May 24: Notorious

Movie: Private Benjamin (1980) (Rating-R Run time 109 minutes.)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

When a pampered woman's husband dies on their wedding night, she is enticed by an ad to join the Army: the one with the condos and private rooms, but she soon finds the come-on was a bait-and-switch, and she's in the Army now.

Chess Club

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Everybody
Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join our Chess Club!  Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world. Learn the basic moves and strategies. No knowledge of chess is needed.  Beginners and seasoned pros are welcome.  We meet one Saturday each month.

Lakeshore Matinee: Piece by Piece (2024, Rated: PG ,1h 33m)

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

A vibrant journey through the life of Pharrell Williams, told through the lens of LEGO animation. For more information, please call 504-838-4375.