Event List

This week we'll read a festive story, have some hot chocolate (optional, of course!), and finish up with ornament and garland making. 

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. 

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. 

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

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

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. 

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.

“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

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

Book: My First Kwanzaa  by Karen Katz

Craft: Kwanzaa Mat

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

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. 

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!

Want some STEMulating fun? Come join us for fun games and activities that are sure to challenge your child while having fun. Adult supervision is required for children under the age of 12. This event is for children 6 years old and up.

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  8 Kids. Please register online. 

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

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

The Herdmans are six siblings who have a reputation for being the worst kids in the world. However, when they take over the local church pageant during the holidays, they just might teach a shocked community the true meaning of Christmas.

Come explore your creative side with various art activities.  All supplies will be provided. 

It is your time to shine on Music Mondays as you sing and dance to your favorite tunes with us!

Karaoke; Live Performances; Open Mics; Musical Bingo and more!