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Basic Beginner Chess for Kids

Saturday, March 21, 2026 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.

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Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Space

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 5 years old. 

Book:  Sheep Blast Off! by Nancy Shaw 

Craft:    Rocket Ship 

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:  Sheep Blast Off! by Nancy Shaw 

Craft:    Rocket Ship 

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Storytime with Craft - Spring

Thursday, March 26, 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: Frog Went A-Courting by John Langstaff 

Craft:  Frog on Lily Pad 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: Frog Went A-Courting by John Langstaff 

Craft:  Frog on Lily Pad Craft 

Crafts for Kids: Easter Egg Wooden Ornament

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at 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
Room: Children's Area
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.

DIY @ Home Craft Kits for Teens - Decorate a Wooden Egg Ornament

All Day
Whole Branch at 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. 

Paint and decorate a wooden egg ornament. 

 

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Whole Branch
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. 

Paint and decorate a wooden egg ornament. 

 

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Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Easter Egg Hunt

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 5 years old. 

Book:  We're Going on an Egg Hunt by Laura Hughes 

Craft:  Sun Catcher Easter Egg   

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:  We're Going on an Egg Hunt by Laura Hughes 

Craft:  Sun Catcher Easter Egg   

Open Word: Share Your Favorite Poem With Us

Wednesday, April 1, 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 - Happy Easter

Thursday, April 2, 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: The Easter Story by Brian Wildsmith

Craft:  Stain Glass Windows 

 

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: The Easter Story by Brian Wildsmith

Craft:  Stain Glass Windows 

 

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Good Friday

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 close on Friday, April 3, 2026, for Good Friday.

Closing
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
Description:

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be close on Friday, April 3, 2026, for Good Friday.

Story Time With Craft - Kites

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Whole Branch at 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:  Kite Day by Will Hillenbrand 

Craft: Design a paper kite 

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Whole Branch
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:  Kite Day by Will Hillenbrand 

Craft: Design a paper kite 

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Easter

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 close on Sunday, April 5, 2026, for Easter.

Closing
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
Description:

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be close on Sunday, April 5, 2026, for Easter.

DIY @ Home Craft Kits for Teens - Decorate a Wooden Egg Ornament

All Day
Whole Branch at 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. 

Paint and decorate a wooden egg ornament. 

 

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Whole Branch
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. 

Paint and decorate a wooden egg ornament. 

 

Tuesday Tech Talk - Hands-On How To With Libby

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Everybody

Ready to unlock a library in your pocket? 📚✨

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Everybody
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Ready to unlock a library in your pocket? 📚✨

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Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Gardening

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 5 years old. 

Book:  Carrot Soup by John Segal 

Craft:    Counting Carrot Garden 

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:  Carrot Soup by John Segal 

Craft:    Counting Carrot Garden 

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Storytime with Craft - Ocean Waves

Thursday, April 9, 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: Commotion in the Ocean by Andreae Giles 

Craft:  Fish in Waves paper 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: Commotion in the Ocean by Andreae Giles 

Craft:  Fish in Waves paper craft 

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Lego Club

Saturday, April 11, 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.

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Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Ice Cream Colors

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at 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 Ice Cream King by Steve Metzger 

Craft:   Ice Cream Craft to Learn Colors and Numbers 

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 Ice Cream King by Steve Metzger 

Craft:   Ice Cream Craft to Learn Colors and Numbers 

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Storytime with Craft - Transformation - Caterpillar Life Cycle

Thursday, April 16, 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: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Craft:  Pompom Caterpillars 

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: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Craft:  Pompom Caterpillars 

Basic Beginner Chess for Kids

Saturday, April 18, 2026 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.

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Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Umbrellas

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at 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 Wind Blew by Pat Hutchins 

Craft:   Rainy Day Umbrella Craft 

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 Wind Blew by Pat Hutchins 

Craft:   Rainy Day Umbrella Craft 

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Storytime with Craft - Butterflies

Thursday, April 23, 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:  Butterfly, Butterfly by Petr Horacek

Craft:  Colorful paper butterflies 

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:  Butterfly, Butterfly by Petr Horacek

Craft:  Colorful paper butterflies 

Crafts for Kids: Paint a Ceramic Tea Pot Planter

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us for Arts & Crafts at the library! Looking to make Mom or Grandma's day extra special? Join us to hand-paint a custom teapot planter—the perfect personalized treasure.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Arts & Crafts at the library! Looking to make Mom or Grandma's day extra special? Join us to hand-paint a custom teapot planter—the perfect personalized treasure.

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Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Western Roundup

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 5 years old. 

Book:  Lasso the Moon by Trish Holland 

Craft:    Horse Paper Bag Puppet 

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:  Lasso the Moon by Trish Holland 

Craft:    Horse Paper Bag Puppet 

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Storytime with Craft - Grasshoppers

Thursday, April 30, 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: the Ant and the Grasshopper by Rebecca Emberley 

Craft:  Clothespin Grasshopper 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: the Ant and the Grasshopper by Rebecca Emberley 

Craft:  Clothespin Grasshopper Craft