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Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Penguins

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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:  Splash! A Penguin Counting Book by Jonathan Chester and Kirsty Melville 

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:  Splash! A Penguin Counting Book by Jonathan Chester and Kirsty Melville 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Read and Sing Storytime:

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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. 

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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:  Beavers Make Mischief by Corina Jeffries

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:  Beavers Make Mischief by Corina Jeffries

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Story Time

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Flyer promoting Story Time on January 21, 2025, starting at 11:00A

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

Flyer promoting Story Time on January 21, 2025, starting at 11:00A

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Storytime with Craft

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

West Bank Regional Read & Sing

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Read & Sing is a storytime featuring books and songs aimed at babies and toddler ages 0-3. Come read with us at West Bank Regional Library every Wednesday beginning at 11am. Playtime with library toys to follow. 

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

Read & Sing is a storytime featuring books and songs aimed at babies and toddler ages 0-3. Come read with us at West Bank Regional Library every Wednesday beginning at 11am. Playtime with library toys to follow. 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group

Storytime with Craft

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

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)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Story Time and Craft

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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: Heartbeat by Evan Turk

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: Heartbeat by Evan Turk

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Stay and Play!

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Storytime with Craft -

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 6 to 11 years old.) 

Book: 

Craft:  

 

 

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 6 to 11 years old.) 

Book: 

Craft:  

 

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Evening Storytime & Craft

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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. 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

School Field Trip Visit

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

School Field Trip Visit. Please call (504) 364-3664 to speak with a librarian if you have any questions.

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

School Field Trip Visit. Please call (504) 364-3664 to speak with a librarian if you have any questions.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Storytime

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

This event includes stories for children ages 0 to 5 years old. This event is held in the Children's area of Rosedale Library on Fridays at 10:30am.

Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories for children ages 0 to 5 years old. This event is held in the Children's area of Rosedale Library on Fridays at 10:30am.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Community Garden Work Hour

Friday, January 23, 2026 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, Senior Citizens, 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, Senior Citizens, 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. 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Kids' Craft

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

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

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Saturday Craft

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Activity Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join us for arts and crafts at the library! First come, first served. 

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

Join us for arts and crafts at the library! First come, first served. 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Basic Beginner Chess for Kids

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Harahan Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Come and have fun! Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world and that dates back more than a thousand years to Ancient India.  Learn the basic moves and strategies! No knowledge of chess is needed.

Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come and have fun! Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world and that dates back more than a thousand years to Ancient India.  Learn the basic moves and strategies! No knowledge of chess is needed.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group

Lego Club

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

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. 

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

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. 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Storytime with Craft

Saturday, January 24, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Storytime with Craft

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

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. 

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: 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. 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Cuentos y Manualidades (Spanish Storytime)

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

¡Todos los niños de hasta 10 años con sus padres son bienvenidos!

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Totalmente en Espanol y gratis.

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

¡Todos los niños de hasta 10 años con sus padres son bienvenidos!

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Totalmente en Espanol y gratis.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Sensory Saturday

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

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.

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group

Afternoon Craft!:

All Day
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Craft projects for kids 3+ while supplies last! Visit the Children's Department. Bringing a large group (10 or more children and adults)? Please call (504) 364-3664 to speak with a librarian regarding reservation spots and attendance limits.

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Craft projects for kids 3+ while supplies last! Visit the Children's Department. Bringing a large group (10 or more children and adults)? Please call (504) 364-3664 to speak with a librarian regarding reservation spots and attendance limits.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group

Homeschool Hour: Pottery

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Welcome back to our Community Homeschool Hour! No reservation required. Classes are geared toward ages 6 and up but our younger friends are welcome to join as well. Class is open until materials run out. 

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Event Details:

Welcome back to our Community Homeschool Hour! No reservation required. Classes are geared toward ages 6 and up but our younger friends are welcome to join as well. Class is open until materials run out.