Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival

The Lafitte Library will be closed on Friday, May 30, and Saturday, May 31, for the Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival.

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Paper astronaut craft

Afternoon Craft!: Astronaut

All Day
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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.

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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
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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.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Avondale Library, Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, for Memorial Day.

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Branches:
Avondale Library, Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library
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All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, for Memorial Day.

After-School Kid Zone

Monday, May 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

Join us Mondays and Wednesdays after school for a half hour of crafts, games, and activities designed to help support reading, math, and other skills for kids of all ages. Programs will rotate weekly.

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Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
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Join us Mondays and Wednesdays after school for a half hour of crafts, games, and activities designed to help support reading, math, and other skills for kids of all ages. Programs will rotate weekly.

Take Home Craft Activity for Kids

All Day
Harahan Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

 Each week a  different  craft activity is available for kids (ages 6 -11) in the foyer area of Harahan Library  while supplies last. 

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Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 Each week a  different  craft activity is available for kids (ages 6 -11) in the foyer area of Harahan Library  while supplies last. 

Read and Sing

Tuesday, May 27, 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.

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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 - 88 Instruments by Chris Barton

Tuesday, May 27, 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

This week's book is 88 Instruments by Chris Barton.  A little boy can't choose which instrument to play, so he decides to try them all.

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Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
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Stories and activities for children ages infant to 7 years old

This week's book is 88 Instruments by Chris Barton.  A little boy can't choose which instrument to play, so he decides to try them all.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

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West Bank Regional Storytime: Let's Celebrate Summer!

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

West Bank Regional Library's Storytime takes place every Tuesday at 11am, with a themed craft to follow. Recommended for children ages 3-5. Each week features a themed selection of books, songs, fingerplays, and more! 

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

West Bank Regional Library's Storytime takes place every Tuesday at 11am, with a themed craft to follow. Recommended for children ages 3-5. Each week features a themed selection of books, songs, fingerplays, and more! 

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

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Story Time

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
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.

Cancelled
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Library: North Kenner Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
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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.

Homeschooler Hour: Earth!

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Activity Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us for STEAM activities in this homeschooler-friendly program. For ages 5 & up, younger siblings are welcome.

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Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
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Join us for STEAM activities in this homeschooler-friendly program. For ages 5 & up, younger siblings are welcome.

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Kitchen Kids: Fruit Cobbler

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food! This event is for children ages 3 to 10 years old and must be accompanied by a parent.

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Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
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Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food! This event is for children ages 3 to 10 years old and must be accompanied by a parent.

Kitchen Kids: Fruit Cobbler

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food! This event is for children ages 3 to 10 years old and must be accompanied by a parent.

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Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Event Details:

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food! This event is for children ages 3 to 10 years old and must be accompanied by a parent.

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Lego Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our new Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10. LEGOs will be provided for you so you don’t need to bring LEGOs from home. Lego Club is first come, first serve; while supplies last.

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

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our new Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10. LEGOs will be provided for you so you don’t need to bring LEGOs from home. Lego Club is first come, first serve; while supplies last.

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Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Zoo Day

Wednesday, May 28, 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: Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire 

Craft:    Zoo Plate Craft 

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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: Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire 

Craft:    Zoo Plate Craft 

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Read and Sing Storytime

Wednesday, May 28, 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. 

Designed for ages 0-2, but open to all children

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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. 

Designed for ages 0-2, but open to all children

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Storytime

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Our Children's Storytime introduces the love of books and reading to young children ages 0 to 7 years old. Stories, rhymes, and music are used to encourage children to discover and explore the world around them.

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

Our Children's Storytime introduces the love of books and reading to young children ages 0 to 7 years old. Stories, rhymes, and music are used to encourage children to discover and explore the world around them.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

Read & Sing - Wednesdays at 11am - West Bank Regional Library

West Bank Regional Read & Sing

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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. 

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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. 

Story Time

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

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

Wednesday, May 28, 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.

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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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Story and Art: Paper Plate Tropical Fish Craft

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

This event includes stories and art activities for children ages 3 to 9 years old. Supplies are limited. 

Craft: Paper Plate Tropical Fish Craft

Book: 

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

This event includes stories and art activities for children ages 3 to 9 years old. Supplies are limited. 

Craft: Paper Plate Tropical Fish Craft

Book: 

pet

Storytime with Craft: Pets

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
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Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

After-School Kid Zone

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

Join us Mondays and Wednesdays after school for a half hour of crafts, games, and activities designed to help support reading, math, and other skills for kids of all ages. Programs will rotate weekly.

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Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us Mondays and Wednesdays after school for a half hour of crafts, games, and activities designed to help support reading, math, and other skills for kids of all ages. Programs will rotate weekly.

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Storytime

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Preschool storytime with Ms. Margaret features books, games, and simple learning activities designed to prepare your little ones for preschool. 

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

Preschool storytime with Ms. Margaret features books, games, and simple learning activities designed to prepare your little ones for preschool. 

Stay and Play!

Thursday, May 29, 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.

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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: Caregivers and Their Cared-For

Thursday, May 29, 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

Do you take care of a loved one and wish you had a safe place to socialize with others?

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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:

Do you take care of a loved one and wish you had a safe place to socialize with others?