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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Puppet Show

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Performance, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Come for a special puppet show performed by the students of Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy! After the show there will be a craft and snack offered.

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

Come for a special puppet show performed by the students of Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy! After the show there will be a craft and snack offered.

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Sensory Saturday

Saturday, December 14, 2024 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)
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 ...

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
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.

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Lego Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whole Branch at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Event Details:

Build with Legos and use your imagination!

Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Build with Legos and use your imagination!

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Afternoon Craft!: Winter Village

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)
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 ...

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:

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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Magical Yule Fest

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Event Details:

Attention all wizards, witches, and muggles—grab your broomsticks and get ready for Magical Yule Fest, presented by the Jefferson Parish Library! This magical event will featu...

Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Attention all wizards, witches, and muggles—grab your broomsticks and get ready for Magical Yule Fest, presented by the Jefferson Parish Library! 

Homeschool Hour: Coming back in January!

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Calling all homeschool families! Each session will include a lesson, an advanced experiment for the kids 7 and up, a storytime and craft for kids 6 and younger, and a separate spac...

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

Calling all homeschool families! Each session will include a lesson, an advanced experiment for the kids 7 and up, a storytime and craft for kids 6 and younger, and a separate space for parents to collaborate and share resources.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Christmas Portraits Program

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
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! Sign up for a free photo sess...

Required
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, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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!

After School Kid Zone

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

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

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

Join us after school for an 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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Read and Sing

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

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

Cancelled
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.

The Magic Cap by Mireille Messier

Storytime with Craft: The Magic Cap

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Stories and activities for children ages infant to 7 years old.Book: The Magic Cap by Mirielle MessierCraft: Gnome Ornaments 

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.

Book: The Magic Cap by Mirielle Messier

Craft: Gnome Ornaments

 

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Storytime with Craft

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

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

Cancelled
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. This event is for toddlers and preschool children. 

Book: 

Activity:

Christmas cookies

Kitchen Kids: A Gumbo and Cookie Christmas Party

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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 chil...

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

Christmas cookies

Kitchen Kids: A Gumbo and Cookie Christmas Party

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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 chil...

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

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Storytime with Craft for Toddlers: Santa Claus Theme

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 5 years old. Book: The Night Before Christmas by Clement Moore Craft:    Santa Claus Ornament

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
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 Moore 

Craft:    Santa Claus Ornament

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Read and Sing Storytime:

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

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

Cancelled
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. 

Book: 

Craft:

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Storytime with Craft

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

This event includes stories and activities for children 3 to 7 years old.Book: Craft: 

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

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

Book: 

Craft: 

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

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Storytime with Craft

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
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.

Cancelled
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: Gingerbread Birdhouse

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

This event includes stories and art activities for children ages 3 to 9 years old. Supplies are limited. Book:Craft: Gingerbread Birdhouse 

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. 

Book:

Craft: Gingerbread Birdhouse 

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Programming Break

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Storytime will resume in January. 

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

Storytime will resume in January. 

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

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Storytime

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

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

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.

After School Kid Zone

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

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

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

Join us after school for an 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 with Craft

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Come and join us Thursday mornings at 10:00am for Pre-School Storytime in the Meeting Room. Have fun in an interactive learning environment practicing early literacy skills. Design...

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

Come and join us Thursday mornings at 10:00am for Pre-School Storytime in the Meeting Room. Have fun in an interactive learning environment practicing early literacy skills. Designed for children 18 months to 7 years old.

Book:

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Read and Sing

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

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.

Stay and Play!

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

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

Cancelled
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.