Event List

Story Time With Craft - Swing It!

Saturday, July 12, 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: Pete the Cat Rocks On by Kim Dean

Craft: Bass Guitars

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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: Pete the Cat Rocks On by Kim Dean

Craft: Bass Guitars

Storytime with Craft

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Meeting Room at Westwego Library

Age Group:

Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

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

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Library: Westwego Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Event Details:

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

Storytime with Craft

Saturday, July 12, 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.

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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.

Storytime with Craft

Saturday, July 12, 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.

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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.

TEA Club meeting

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Meeting Room at Gretna Library

Purpose of Meeting:

monthly meeting

Gretna Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library: Gretna Library

Room: Meeting Room

Purpose of Meeting

monthly meeting

Lego Club

Saturday, July 12, 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.

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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.

AARP 4273

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:45am - 2:45pm

Meeting Room at Wagner Library

Purpose of Meeting:

The purpose of the meeting to provide education, activities, philanthropic endeavors and information for seniors and retirees in the Metairie area.

Wagner Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library: Wagner Library

Room: Meeting Room

Purpose of Meeting

The purpose of the meeting to provide education, activities, philanthropic endeavors and information for seniors and retirees in the Metairie area.

Teen Movie Matinee: Barbie

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Did you know the production of Barbie created a worldwide shortage of pink dye in 2023? This summer, the Teen Center will be spotlighting movies for the use of color in film to go with our theme, Color Our World.

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Library: West Bank Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

Did you know the production of Barbie created a worldwide shortage of pink dye in 2023? This summer, the Teen Center will be spotlighting movies for the use of color in film to go with our theme, Color Our World.

Empowered By Empathy Support Group

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Host a support group for parents and guardians of medically complex children.

East Bank Regional Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library: East Bank Regional Library

Room: Jefferson Room

Purpose of Meeting

Host a support group for parents and guardians of medically complex children.

Bollywood Dance

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library

Age Group:

Adults

Join us to learn the basics of Bollywood dance. Adults only, please.

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Library: Belle Terre Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

Join us to learn the basics of Bollywood dance. Adults only, please.

Hula Hooping for Everyone

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Terrytown 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 for an action-packed experience with our interactive hula hoop event! The fun kicks off with a dazzling hula hoop performance that will leave you inspired.

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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

Program Type: Summer Reading Program

Event Details:

Get ready for an action-packed experience with our interactive hula hoop event! The fun kicks off with a dazzling hula hoop performance that will leave you inspired.

Princess Tiana Tea Party

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library

Program Type:

Summer Reading Program

Age Group:

Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

You are invited to a tea party with Princess Tiana! Join us for cookies and lemonade, games, and crafts. Fancy costumes encouraged, of course!

Please register to reserve your spot.

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Register Open

Library: East Bank Regional Library

Room: Napoleon Room

Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Program Type: Summer Reading Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

You are invited to a tea party with Princess Tiana! Join us for cookies and lemonade, games, and crafts. Fancy costumes encouraged, of course!

Please register to reserve your spot.

The Magic of Winston Helling Jr.

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whole Branch at Grand Isle Library

Program Type:

Summer Reading Program

Age Group:

Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody

A fun family friendly magic show with magician Winston Helling Jr.!

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Library: Grand Isle Library

Room: Whole Branch

Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody

Program Type: Summer Reading Program

Event Details:

A fun family friendly magic show with magician Winston Helling Jr.!

BLK INK Writer’s Meetup

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm

A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Local writer’s meetup

East Bank Regional Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library: East Bank Regional Library

Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Local writer’s meetup

Legos

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lafitte Library

Program Type:

STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Everybody

Legos

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Library: Lafitte Library

Age Group: Everybody

Program Type: STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

Legos

NOLA Games on Wheels Video Game Truck

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Whole Branch at North Kenner Library

Program Type:

Summer Reading Program

Age Group:

Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

Gamers, get ready for the ultimate experience with NOLA Games on Wheels! Step into a mobile gaming theater for high-definition gaming excitement.

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Library: North Kenner Library

Room: Whole Branch

Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

Program Type: Summer Reading Program

Event Details:

Gamers, get ready for the ultimate experience with NOLA Games on Wheels! Step into a mobile gaming theater for high-definition gaming excitement.

River Road Poets

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

River Ridge Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

The River Ridge Poets group meets at River Ridge Library on the second Saturday of each month to discuss poetry.

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Library: River Ridge Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

The River Ridge Poets group meets at River Ridge Library on the second Saturday of each month to discuss poetry.

Saturday Midday Matinee

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Live Oak Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Everybody

Send requests for matinee titles to loalibrary@jplibrary.net or call us at 5047368475!

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Library: Live Oak Library

Age Group: Everybody

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

Send requests for matinee titles to loalibrary@jplibrary.net or call us at 5047368475!

Teen Chess Club

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Center at East Bank Regional Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Teens (Ages 12-18)

Love chess or just curious about it? Swing by the Teen Chess Club for chill games, good vibes, and some fun strategy battles. No pressure — whether you're a total beginner or a chess pro, everyone's welcome.

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Library: East Bank Regional Library

Room: Teen Center

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Love chess or just curious about it? Swing by the Teen Chess Club for chill games, good vibes, and some fun strategy battles. No pressure — whether you're a total beginner or a chess pro, everyone's welcome.

Afternoon Craft: Pink!

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 color is: PINK!

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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 color is: PINK!

Reading to Rover

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

West Bank Regional Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

Presented by the Visiting Pet Program, beginner or reluctant readers read aloud to animal assisted therapy dogs. Please do not bring your personal pet! Parental supervision required.

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Library: West Bank Regional Library

Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Presented by the Visiting Pet Program, beginner or reluctant readers read aloud to animal assisted therapy dogs. Please do not bring your personal pet! Parental supervision required.

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.

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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.

Teen Take and Make Craft: Foam Ice Cream Sandwich Kitten

All Day

Teen Center at West Bank Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program

Age Group:

Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

Color Your World with this cute and fun foam craft kit! Supplies are first-come, first-served. This craft is recommended for ages 11 and up.

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Library: West Bank Regional Library

Room: Teen Center

Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program

Event Details:

Color Your World with this cute and fun foam craft kit! Supplies are first-come, first-served. This craft is recommended for ages 11 and up.

Summer Reading Weekly Creative Color Adventures at River Ridge Library

Monday, July 14, 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.

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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.

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