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

Basic Beginner Chess for Kids

Saturday, May 31, 2025 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, May 31, 2025 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, May 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join us for books, songs, and play! This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

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

Join us for books, songs, and play! This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

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

Storytime with Craft

Saturday, May 31, 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.

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, May 31, 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: 

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: 

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

Lego Club

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Area at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Come and build with us! Meets on Saturdays. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required.

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

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Come and build with us! Meets on Saturdays. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required.

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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Plant Swap

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

Bring cuttings or full plants (1 or a few) and swap with other home gardeners. Indoor and outdoor plants are welcome!   

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Event Details:

Bring cuttings or full plants (1 or a few) and swap with other home gardeners. Indoor and outdoor plants are welcome!   

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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

SRP Kickoff

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Summer Reading Kick-off

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

Get ready to celebrate with imagination, creativity, and fun at our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Join us at the library as we launch a vibrant season of stories, activities, and adventures for everyone.

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: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Get ready to celebrate with imagination, creativity, and fun at our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Join us at the library as we launch a vibrant season of stories, activities, and adventures for everyone.

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

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. 

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. 

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.

Summer Reading Weekly Creative Color Adventures at River Ridge Library

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

During Summer Reading, River Ridge Library will take you, children between 4-12 years old, on an exciting creative color adventure.  Your adventure starts June 2nd and ends July 26th. Here is how your adventure will take place.

Library: River Ridge Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

During Summer Reading, River Ridge Library will take you, children between 4-12 years old, on an exciting creative color adventure.  Your adventure starts June 2nd and ends July 26th. Here is how your adventure will take place.

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.

Homeschool Hour

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
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.

Summer Reading Kick Off Party

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Special Event, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

We are excited to present River Ridge's Summer Reading Kick Off Party!

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

We are excited to present River Ridge's Summer Reading Kick Off Party!

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

Storytime with craft - Oh, Olive by Lian Cho

Tuesday, June 3, 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.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

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

West Bank Regional Storytime: Red Week!

Tuesday, June 3, 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

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: RED! 

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

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

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

Kitchen Kids

Tuesday, June 3, 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!

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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 in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

Summer STEAM: Galaxy Jars

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Activity Room at East Bank Regional Library
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

This summer break, join us for STEAM activities in the children's department! We're starting out with making galaxy-inspired jars. Supplies are limited, please register to reserve your spot. For ages 5 & up. 

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Registration Required
Event Details:

This summer break, join us for STEAM activities in the children's department! We're starting out with making galaxy-inspired jars. Supplies are limited, please register to reserve your spot. For ages 5 & up. 

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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Harahan Library Summer Reading Kick Off - Sharpie Tie Dye T-Shirt

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Harahan Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

Harahan's Color My World Summer Reading Kick Off 

Come join us at Harahan Library for a COOL STEM Project for all ages - Color My World Sharpie Tie Dye T-Shirt!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Harahan's Color My World Summer Reading Kick Off 

Come join us at Harahan Library for a COOL STEM Project for all ages - Color My World Sharpie Tie Dye T-Shirt!

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.

After School Kid Zone: Summer Edition

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

Join us for an afternoon arts and crafts program. All children must have an adult 18+ in the library with them at all times. Snacks will be provided when available.

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, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon arts and crafts program. All children must have an adult 18+ in the library with them at all times. Snacks will be provided when available.

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.

Kitchen Kids

Tuesday, June 3, 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!

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

Storytime

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 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:  Oh, Olive by Liam Cho

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:  Oh, Olive by Liam Cho

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

Story Time

Wednesday, June 4, 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
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

Pokemon Trainer Camp

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program, Other
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Love Pokemon? We do too! Join our Pokemon Trainer Training Camp and collect badges while learning about the world of Pokemon. Ages 6+; Parental supervision required. 

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Other
Event Details:

Love Pokemon? We do too! Join our Pokemon Trainer Training Camp and collect badges while learning about the world of Pokemon. Ages 6+; Parental supervision required. 

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

Storytime

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area at Rosedale Library
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.

Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Children's Area
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.