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Read and Sing

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers.

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Storytime with craft - Merry Christmas, Little Elliot by Mike Curato

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Stories and activities for children ages infant to 7 years old.

Little Elliot and mouse search for the Christmas spirit.

Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories and activities for children ages infant to 7 years old.

Little Elliot and mouse search for the Christmas spirit.

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Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

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Story Time

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity and free play. Designed for children 18 months to 5 years old

Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity and free play. Designed for children 18 months to 5 years old

Kitchen Kids Holiday Gumbo and Cookie Decorating Party

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

It's that time of year again! Our annual Christmas Gumbo and Cookie Decorating Party is back! Gumbo is chicken and beef sausage, cookies are sugar cookies with probably way too many sprinkles. Deep breath. It's a sugary one. 

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

It's that time of year again! Our annual Christmas Gumbo and Cookie Decorating Party is back! Gumbo is chicken and beef sausage, cookies are sugar cookies with probably way too many sprinkles. Deep breath. It's a sugary one. 

Kitchen Kids Holiday Gumbo and Cookie Decorating Party

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

It's that time of year again! Our annual Christmas Gumbo and Cookie Decorating Party is back! Gumbo is chicken and beef sausage, cookies are sugar cookies with probably way too many sprinkles. Deep breath. It's a sugary one. 

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

It's that time of year again! Our annual Christmas Gumbo and Cookie Decorating Party is back! Gumbo is chicken and beef sausage, cookies are sugar cookies with probably way too many sprinkles. Deep breath. It's a sugary one. 

Chanukah Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Learn about the holiday of Chanukah! This educational storytime will be followed by music and a craft. 

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Learn about the holiday of Chanukah! This educational storytime will be followed by music and a craft. 

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Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Santa Claus

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 5 years old. 

Book: The Night before Christmas by Clement C. Moore 

Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 5 years old. 

Book: The Night before Christmas by Clement C. Moore 

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Read and Sing Storytime:

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

The “Read and Sing Storytime” includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers. 

 

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The “Read and Sing Storytime” includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers. 

 

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Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join us for books, songs, and dancing!  We start with stories and songs and end with an activity. This event is for toddlers and young children ages 0-7. 

BOOK:  How to Catch a Reindeer by Alice Walstead

Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for books, songs, and dancing!  We start with stories and songs and end with an activity. This event is for toddlers and young children ages 0-7. 

BOOK:  How to Catch a Reindeer by Alice Walstead

Story Time

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Library: Lafitte Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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Storytime with Craft

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity. This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity. This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

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Storytime with Craft

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family

Join us at Live Oak Library for STORYTIME! Followed by crafts, competition, and sometimes pizza! Come for a new perspective, take a break from the heat, and fashion fun themed crafts to make it through summer. Materials provided. 

Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at Live Oak Library for STORYTIME! Followed by crafts, competition, and sometimes pizza! Come for a new perspective, take a break from the heat, and fashion fun themed crafts to make it through summer. Materials provided. 

Poster for film Howl's Moving Castle

Animated Whispers - Howl's Moving Castle (119 min.)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody

Settle in for a slow and whimsical cinematic escape with Animated Whispers, a cozy afternoon film series featuring beautifully animated stories full of magic, heart, and wonder.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Settle in for a slow and whimsical cinematic escape with Animated Whispers, a cozy afternoon film series featuring beautifully animated stories full of magic, heart, and wonder.

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Story Time and Craft

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Join us for Pre-School StoryTime for books, crafts, songs and learning activities.

Book: Letters to Live By: An Alphabet Book with Intention by Lisa Frenkel Riddiough, Asa Gilland (Illustrator)

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Pre-School StoryTime for books, crafts, songs and learning activities.

Book: Letters to Live By: An Alphabet Book with Intention by Lisa Frenkel Riddiough, Asa Gilland (Illustrator)

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Read and Sing

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for children ages one to three years old.

Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for children ages one to three years old.

Open Spanish Class

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family

This Spanish classes is geared toward younger learners but open to all ages. There will be portions of each lesson for different age ranges to accommodate as many levels of learners as we can. 

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Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This Spanish classes is geared toward younger learners but open to all ages. There will be portions of each lesson for different age ranges to accommodate as many levels of learners as we can. 

Stay and Play!

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Playtime at the library! Informal play and social time for children 0-5 years. Toys will be provided.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Playtime at the library! Informal play and social time for children 0-5 years. Toys will be provided.

Memory Cafe

Memory Cafe Special Event: Holidays with Dementia

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

“Holidays with Heart: Practical Ways to Support Loved Ones with Dementia.”
A warm, hopeful look at simple strategies that make celebrations smoother, safer, and more joyful for everyone

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: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

“Holidays with Heart: Practical Ways to Support Loved Ones with Dementia.”
A warm, hopeful look at simple strategies that make celebrations smoother, safer, and more joyful for everyone

Evening Storytime & Craft

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join us for evening storytime, followed by a craft! Targeted for ages 3-7. 

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for evening storytime, followed by a craft! Targeted for ages 3-7. 

community garden

Community Garden Work Hour

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family

Come garden with your neighbors and librarians as we work on our very first Community Garden! Learn what to grow and how to tend a vegetable and flower garden during this informal work hour. Open to all ages and experience levels. 

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

Come garden with your neighbors and librarians as we work on our very first Community Garden! Learn what to grow and how to tend a vegetable and flower garden during this informal work hour. Open to all ages and experience levels. 

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Christmas Portraits Program

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Family, Everybody

Want to have a nice family photo for your Christmas card? Choose from several preselected backgrounds and create a Christmas photo that you will love!

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Want to have a nice family photo for your Christmas card? Choose from several preselected backgrounds and create a Christmas photo that you will love!

Kids' Craft

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grab & Go Craft

All Day
Children's Area at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

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.

 

 

Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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.

 

 

Storytime with Craft

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Gretna Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

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

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.