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 "Adults" group.

Arts and Crafts for Adults with Special Needs

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us and the Clear Head Adult Day Care for a craft or art project each week! Caretaker must be present. 

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us and the Clear Head Adult Day Care for a craft or art project each week! Caretaker must be present. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Starting Stitches Quilting Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Starting Stitches Quilt Club is a club for quilters of all levels We discuss new quilting related resources the library has to offer, such as magazines, Library of Things, and new books.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Starting Stitches Quilt Club is a club for quilters of all levels We discuss new quilting related resources the library has to offer, such as magazines, Library of Things, and new books.

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

Grab & Go Craft

All Day
Children's Area at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Come to the River Ridge Library and pick up a Grab & Go Craft to take and make! Available until supplies run out. No registration is necessary. These crafts are for children ages 4 to 9 years old.

 

 

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

Come to the River Ridge Library and pick up a Grab & Go Craft to take and make! Available until supplies run out. No registration is necessary. These crafts are for children ages 4 to 9 years old.

 

 

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Summer Reading Showcase

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everybody

Summer Reading Showcase is an exhibit featuring paintings, fiber arts and other crafts done by children and tweens over the course of the program. To have your project included, please contact Margaret at Belle Terre Library. 

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Summer Reading Showcase is an exhibit featuring paintings, fiber arts and other crafts done by children and tweens over the course of the program. To have your project included, please contact Margaret at Belle Terre Library. 

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

Crafts for Kids: Paint Ceramic Bluey LIMIT 8 Kids ages 6 - 11

Saturday, July 19, 2025 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. For more information, please call the Harahan Library at 504-736-8745. 

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! This event is for children ages 6-11. For more information, please call the Harahan Library at 504-736-8745. 

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

Storytime with Craft

Saturday, July 19, 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, July 19, 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. 

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. 

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

Creative Collage for the Family

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Family, Everybody

Unleash your family's creativity in Creative Collage. Forget about your to-do list or your schedule, just come and tear, cut, paste, and glue to make your own masterpiece.

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Unleash your family's creativity in Creative Collage. Forget about your to-do list or your schedule, just come and tear, cut, paste, and glue to make your own masterpiece.

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.

Introduction to 3D Printing

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Curious about the transformative world of 3D printing? Join us for a one-hour seminar that delves into the exciting realm of additive manufacturing:

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about the transformative world of 3D printing? Join us for a one-hour seminar that delves into the exciting realm of additive manufacturing:

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.

Afternoon Craft: Black & White!

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)

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 colors are: BLACK AND WHITE!   

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:

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 colors are: BLACK AND WHITE!   

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 "Adults" group.

Creative Connections: Stories and Crafts for Adults

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Creative Connections, a welcoming and inclusive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Each session features engaging activities that encourage creativity, social interaction, and lifelong learning.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Creative Connections, a welcoming and inclusive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Each session features engaging activities that encourage creativity, social interaction, and lifelong learning.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Create Space

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everybody

A new crochet tutorial every month as well as space to work on your own projects. Working on a beading or jewelry project? Crocheting or knitting something cool?

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A new crochet tutorial every month as well as space to work on your own projects. Working on a beading or jewelry project? Crocheting or knitting something cool?

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

Tween Night: Perler Beads

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Join us for a fun-filled evening designed just for tweens (ages 8-12). This time we're making Perler Beads! Bring your friends, meet new ones, and experience an evening of fun you will not want to miss! Light snacks will be provided.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled evening designed just for tweens (ages 8-12). This time we're making Perler Beads! Bring your friends, meet new ones, and experience an evening of fun you will not want to miss! Light snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to 3D Printing

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Learning Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Curious about the transformative world of 3D printing? Join us for a one-hour seminar that delves into the exciting realm of additive manufacturing:

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about the transformative world of 3D printing? Join us for a one-hour seminar that delves into the exciting realm of additive manufacturing:

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tuesday Crochet

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

An informal group for all levels of crocheters. We are primarily a crochet group, but knitters are welcome.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

An informal group for all levels of crocheters. We are primarily a crochet group, but knitters are welcome.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.

Teens Make Craft: Cardboard Coasters

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Get crafty and design your own set of unique cardboard coasters! Use paint, markers, collage, or decoupage to create colorful, stylish, or funky designs to protect your surfaces in style. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity! 

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get crafty and design your own set of unique cardboard coasters! Use paint, markers, collage, or decoupage to create colorful, stylish, or funky designs to protect your surfaces in style. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity! 

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, July 22, 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 "Adults" group.

Adult Watercolor Classes

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

In this class you will learn basic watercolor skills and complete a painting in an hour Step by step instructions will be given. Art supplies are provided or bring your own supplies. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class you will learn basic watercolor skills and complete a painting in an hour Step by step instructions will be given. Art supplies are provided or bring your own supplies. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cricut Crafters Club

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an informal meeting of Cricut enthusiasts. Have a question, or a technique you'd like to share? Bring your Cricut and enjoy the company of other crafters.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for an informal meeting of Cricut enthusiasts. Have a question, or a technique you'd like to share? Bring your Cricut and enjoy the company of other crafters.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arts and Crafts for Adults with Special Needs

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us and the Clear Head Adult Day Care for a craft or art project each week! Caretaker must be present. 

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us and the Clear Head Adult Day Care for a craft or art project each week! Caretaker must be present. 

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

Story and Art

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

This event includes stories and art activities for children ages 3 to 9 years old. Supplies are limited. 

 

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. 

 

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Stitch

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

A social group and open time for fiber arts enthusiasts. Come visit and sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or work on any other craft in our A/V Conference Room. (EBR Makerspace program)

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A social group and open time for fiber arts enthusiasts. Come visit and sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or work on any other craft in our A/V Conference Room. (EBR Makerspace program)

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Starting Stitches: Open Stitch

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Bring a project you're working on, sewing, quilting, embroidery, crochet, or any type of creative needlework, and socialize with others with similar interests.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring a project you're working on, sewing, quilting, embroidery, crochet, or any type of creative needlework, and socialize with others with similar interests.