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Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, December 3, 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: Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett 

Craft:   Gingerbread House 

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: Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett 

Craft:   Gingerbread House 

Open Word: Share Your Favorite Poem With Us

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whole Branch at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Adults interested in poetry, music, and writing are invited to share and discuss poems and songs by either their favorite artists or their own original creative work in a group setting.

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Adults interested in poetry, music, and writing are invited to share and discuss poems and songs by either their favorite artists or their own original creative work in a group setting.

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Storytime with Craft - Hanukkah

Thursday, December 4, 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: Way Too Many Latkes   by Linda Glaser

Craft: Hanukkah Banners

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Book: Way Too Many Latkes   by Linda Glaser

Craft: Hanukkah Banners

Puzzle Swap Exchange

All Day
Whole Branch at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Everybody

Do you buy puzzles, work them once and then store them in a closet never to be worked again. Wouldn't it be nice to pass that puzzle on to someone who appreciates working puzzles and get one in return? Come to the Puzzle Swap Exchange!

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you buy puzzles, work them once and then store them in a closet never to be worked again. Wouldn't it be nice to pass that puzzle on to someone who appreciates working puzzles and get one in return? Come to the Puzzle Swap Exchange!

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Lego Club

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

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 first Saturday of the month. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
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 first Saturday of the month. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

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Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Reindeer

Wednesday, December 10, 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: Imogene's Antlers by David Small

Craft:  Reindeer Antlers   

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: Imogene's Antlers by David Small

Craft:  Reindeer Antlers   

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Storytime with Craft - Christmas

Thursday, December 11, 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: A Christmas Story     by Brian Wildsmith

Craft: Felt Stockings

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Book: A Christmas Story     by Brian Wildsmith

Craft: Felt Stockings

Story Time With Craft - Nutcracker Suite

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

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

Book:  Mary Engelbreit's Nutcracker         by Mary Engelbreit

Craft: Sugarplum Fairy Wand

Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Book:  Mary Engelbreit's Nutcracker         by Mary Engelbreit

Craft: Sugarplum Fairy Wand

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Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Santa Claus

Wednesday, December 17, 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: The Night before Christmas by Clement C. Moore 

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: The Night before Christmas by Clement C. Moore 

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Storytime with Craft - Kwanzaa

Thursday, December 18, 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: My First Kwanzaa  by Karen Katz

Craft: Kwanzaa Mat

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Crafts for Kids: Christmas Tree Canvas Board Painting ages 6 - 11

Saturday, December 20, 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  8 Kids. Please register online. 

Register Open
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  8 Kids. Please register online. 

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will close at 5pm

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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 close at 5pm on Wednesday, December 23, 2025, in observance of the Christmas Holidays.

Closing
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
Description:

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will close at 5pm on Wednesday, December 23, 2025, in observance of the Christmas Holidays.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Christmas Holidays

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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 Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of the Christmas holidays.

Closing
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
Description:

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of the Christmas holidays.

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Storytime with Craft for Toddlers

Wednesday, December 24, 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: 

Craft:    

 

Cancelled
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: 

Craft:    

 

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Storytime with Craft

Thursday, December 25, 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: 

Craft: 

 

Cancelled
Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Book: 

Craft: 

 

Basic Beginner Chess for Kids

Saturday, December 27, 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.

Cancelled
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.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for New Year Holiday

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 Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of the New Year Holiday.

Closing
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
Description:

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of the New Year Holiday.

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Lego Club

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

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 first Saturday of the month. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
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 first Saturday of the month. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

DIY @ Home Craft Kits for Teens - Paper Towel Roll Snowflake

All Day
Harahan Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

DIY @ Home Craft Kits for Teens 

Each month offers a take home craft kit for Teens 12 and up while supplies last located in the foyer area. 

This month's craft is Paper Towel Roll Snowflake.

 

Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

DIY @ Home Craft Kits for Teens 

Each month offers a take home craft kit for Teens 12 and up while supplies last located in the foyer area. 

This month's craft is Paper Towel Roll Snowflake.

 

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Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Mittens

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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:  Three Little Kittens by Jerry Pinkney 

Craft:   Sun Catcher Mitten 

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:  Three Little Kittens by Jerry Pinkney 

Craft:   Sun Catcher Mitten 

Open Word: Share Your Favorite Poem With Us

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whole Branch at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Adults interested in poetry, music, and writing are invited to share and discuss poems and songs by either their favorite artists or their own original creative work in a group setting.

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Adults interested in poetry, music, and writing are invited to share and discuss poems and songs by either their favorite artists or their own original creative work in a group setting.

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Storytime with Craft -

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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: 

Craft:  

 

 

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Book: 

Craft:  

 

 

Story Time With Craft -

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

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

Book:  

Craft: 

 

 

Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Book:  

Craft: 

 

 

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Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Snowmen

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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:  An Amazing Snowman by Barbara Jean Hicks

Craft:   Build a Snowman 

 

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:  An Amazing Snowman by Barbara Jean Hicks

Craft:   Build a Snowman