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ACT Practice Test

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Computer Lab at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Register for an ACT Practice Test at the West Bank Regional Library using tools provided by Princeton Review via Tutor.com. Students will take an ACT practice test in an environment that mimicks the computerized version of the test. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for an ACT Practice Test at the West Bank Regional Library using tools provided by Princeton Review via Tutor.com. Students will take an ACT practice test in an environment that mimicks the computerized version of the test. 

Disclaimer(s)

Attendee MUST Give 24 HOUR Cancellation Notice to Allow Others on the Waiting List to Attend.

This event is in the "Adults" group

JPL Adult Fiction Writer's Group

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults

The purpose of the group is to encourage local writers to create works of fiction - novels, novellas, short stories, flash fiction, etc. Writers submit manuscripts to be critiqued by other group members.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

The purpose of the group is to encourage local writers to create works of fiction - novels, novellas, short stories, flash fiction, etc. Writers submit manuscripts to be critiqued by other group members.

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

Lego Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10! Legos provided for you so you do not need to bring Legos from home. Younger siblings are welcome. Larger Legos provided for younger siblings.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10! Legos provided for you so you do not need to bring Legos from home. Younger siblings are welcome. Larger Legos provided for younger siblings.

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

Video Game Hour

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Visit River Ridge Library and play some of the latest and exciting video games during Video Game Hour.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit River Ridge Library and play some of the latest and exciting video games during Video Game Hour.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zen Meditation

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Introduction to sitting and walking Zen meditation. Please bring a cushion to sit on.

Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Introduction to sitting and walking Zen meditation. Please bring a cushion to sit on.

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

Morning Mah-jong

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

If you are interested in learning the game of Mahjong, but are intimidated by the fast pace of traditional Mahjong clubs, then come join us for a relaxed learning experience.

Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you are interested in learning the game of Mahjong, but are intimidated by the fast pace of traditional Mahjong clubs, then come join us for a relaxed learning experience.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group

STEM Saturdays

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Want some STEMulating fun? Come join us for fun games and activities that are sure to challenge your child while having fun. Adult supervision is required for children under the age of 12. This event is for children 6 years old and up.

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Want some STEMulating fun? Come join us for fun games and activities that are sure to challenge your child while having fun. Adult supervision is required for children under the age of 12. This event is for children 6 years old and up.

GNOAD General Meeting

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Purpose of Meeting:

General Meeting

Old Metairie Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

General Meeting

VITA Tax Prep

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Other
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

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.

This event is in the "Family" group

Westwego Family Storytime

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

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

Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
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, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
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: 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 "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Storytime with Craft

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whole Branch at 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
Room: Whole Branch
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 "Family" group

Lego Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Area at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

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: Family
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group

Movie Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Senior Citizens

If you love watching movies and talking about them, come to Rosedale’s Movie Club. Movies discussed at this meeting are as follows: TBD.

Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

If you love watching movies and talking about them, come to Rosedale’s Movie Club. Movies discussed at this meeting are as follows: TBD.

Financial Fitness: Keys to Your Home 🔑

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Financial Fitness: Keys to Your Home is a monthly homebuyer readiness workshop designed to help individuals and families build the financial foundation needed for sustainable homeo...

Terrytown Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Financial Fitness: Keys to Your Home is a monthly homebuyer readiness workshop designed to help individuals and families build the financial foundation needed for sustainable homeownership.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

National Autism Awareness Month Event

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everybody

Come celebrate National Autism Awareness month at the Westbank Regional Library!  Individuals, families, and community members of all ages are welcome to join us for an inclusive and welcoming afternoon celebrating the autism community.

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate National Autism Awareness month at the Westbank Regional Library!  Individuals, families, and community members of all ages are welcome to join us for an inclusive and welcoming afternoon celebrating the autism community.

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

Family Board Games

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

Join us for Family Board Games at the library! Ages 5+; Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information. Bringing a large group (10 or more children and adults)?

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Family Board Games at the library! Ages 5+; Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information. Bringing a large group (10 or more children and adults)?

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Crafternoon: Paper Bouquets

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everybody

Brighten up your day and create handmade flowers from coffee filters!

All supplies will be provided. Children 11 and under require adult supervision.

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

Brighten up your day and create handmade flowers from coffee filters!

All supplies will be provided. Children 11 and under require adult supervision.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Lafitte Library: Lego Time

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Everybody

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Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

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

Chess Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Everybody

Join our Chess Club!  Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world. Learn the basic moves and strategies. No knowledge of chess is needed.  Beginners and seasoned pros are welcome.  We meet one Saturday each month.

Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join our Chess Club!  Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world. Learn the basic moves and strategies. No knowledge of chess is needed.  Beginners and seasoned pros are welcome.  We meet one Saturday each month.

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

Lakeshore Matinee: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020, Rated: PG ,1h 23m)

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

When Gary turns up missing, SpongeBob believes that his pet has been stolen. With the help of his pal Patrick, SpongeBob ventures to the Lost City of Atlantic City to rescue his pet.

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

When Gary turns up missing, SpongeBob believes that his pet has been stolen. With the help of his pal Patrick, SpongeBob ventures to the Lost City of Atlantic City to rescue his pet.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

New Orleans Hibiscus Society

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Everybody

Hibiscus are renowned for their large, showy flowers and those species are commonly known simply as "hibiscus", or less widely known as rose mallow. Members of the New Orleans Hibiscus Society gather (almost) monthly.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Hibiscus are renowned for their large, showy flowers and those species are commonly known simply as "hibiscus", or less widely known as rose mallow. Members of the New Orleans Hibiscus Society gather (almost) monthly.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group

Poetry in Motion

All Day
Children's Area at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Celebrate National Poetry Month in the Children's section River Ridge Library! Poetry isn't just on the page—it’s something you can build, break, and recreate.

Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month in the Children's section River Ridge Library! Poetry isn't just on the page—it’s something you can build, break, and recreate.