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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Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Butterflies

Wednesday, June 18, 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: Butterfly, Butterfly by Petr Horacek

Craft:    Sun Catcher Butterfly 

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Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
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This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 5 years old. 

Book: Butterfly, Butterfly by Petr Horacek

Craft:    Sun Catcher Butterfly 

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Storytime

Wednesday, June 18, 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
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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.

Story Time

Wednesday, June 18, 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, June 18, 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
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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.

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

West Bank Regional Read & Sing

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 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. 

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

Nature on the Geaux

Nature on the Geaux

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whole Branch at Grand Isle Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family

Meet and learn about animals from all over the world in this fun, educational and interactive presentation! 

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Library: Grand Isle Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
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Meet and learn about animals from all over the world in this fun, educational and interactive presentation! 

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Storytime

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

This event includes stories for children ages 3 to 9 years old. This event is held in the Children's area.

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

This event includes stories for children ages 3 to 9 years old. This event is held in the Children's area.

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Read and Sing

Thursday, June 19, 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.

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Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
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The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for children ages one to three years old.

Beginner Spanish Classes

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

This class will teach beginner Spanish to both kids and their parents! At least one parent is required to join but please only register the kiddo.

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Registration Required
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Registration Required
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This class will teach beginner Spanish to both kids and their parents! At least one parent is required to join but please only register the kiddo.

Stay and Play!

Thursday, June 19, 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
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Playtime at the library! Informal play and social time for children 0-5 years. Toys will be provided.

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Storytime with Craft - Art and Community

Thursday, June 19, 2025 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: Maybe Something Beautiful How Art Transformed a Neighborhood  by F. Isabel Campoy 

Craft: Mosaics

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Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
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This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 6 to 11 years old.) 

Book: Maybe Something Beautiful How Art Transformed a Neighborhood  by F. Isabel Campoy 

Craft: Mosaics

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Juneteenth Holiday

All Day
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 Friday, June 20, 2025, for the Juneteenth Day Holiday.

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Branches:
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 Friday, June 20, 2025, for the Juneteenth Day Holiday.

Paper Popsicles with Googly Eyes

Grab & Go Craft: Paper Popsicles with Googly Eyes

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.

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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.

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Lego Club

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Activity Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

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.

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

Messy Art Day

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

A day for outdoor, messy, artsy fun!

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Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

A day for outdoor, messy, artsy fun!

Crafts for Kids: Squishmallows Charm Bracelet LIMIT 12 KIDS ages 6 - 11

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Harahan Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us for Arts & Crafts at the library! This event is for children ages 6-11 only. For more information, please call the Harahan Library at 504-736-8745.  LIMIT 12 KIDS 

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Registration Required
Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Arts & Crafts at the library! This event is for children ages 6-11 only. For more information, please call the Harahan Library at 504-736-8745.  LIMIT 12 KIDS 

Storytime with Craft

Saturday, June 21, 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.

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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

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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. 

Book: 
Craft: 

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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. 

Book: 
Craft: 

Winston Helling Jr.

The Magic of Winston Helling Jr.

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody

A fun family friendly magic show with magician Winston Helling Jr.!

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

A fun family friendly magic show with magician Winston Helling Jr.!

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Reading to Rover

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

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

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

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

Winston Helling Jr.

The Magic of Winston Helling Jr.

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody

A fun family friendly magic show with magician Winston Helling Jr.!

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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, Everybody
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

A fun family friendly magic show with magician Winston Helling Jr.!

Lakeshore Matinee: (Rated: , mins.)

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

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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: Movie
Event Details:

For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

Green Craft

Afternoon Craft: Green!

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)

Help us Color Our World by celebrating all the colors of the rainbow this summer as part of the annual Summer Reading Program! This week's color is: GREEN!

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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
Event Details:

Help us Color Our World by celebrating all the colors of the rainbow this summer as part of the annual Summer Reading Program! This week's color is: GREEN!

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
Event Details:

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