Upcoming Events

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 4 years old. 

Book: How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long

Craft: Treasure Chest Craft

The “Read and Sing Storytime” includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers. 

Book: Pirates Don't Take Baths by John Segal

Craft: Fabulous Foam Pirate Hat

This event includes stories and activities for children 3 to 7 years old.

Book: Goodbye Summer Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak

Craft: Fall Colored Cereal Tree

Stories, songs, and activities for toddlers ages 0-3! Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information. 

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity. This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

This event includes stories and activities for children up to 7 years old. 

Book:  Patterns Patterns Everywhere by Kellie Menendez
Craft:  Pattern Games and Activities

This event includes stories for children ages 3 to 9 years old. This event is held in the Children's area.

Like to read? So does Oliver the Library Bear! Come meet Oliver and others just like you to share your favorite books and read with everyone! Meets one Wednesday a month. Parental supervision required.

Come and join us Thursday mornings at 10:00am for Pre-School Storytime in the Meeting Room. Have fun in an interactive learning environment practicing early literacy skills. Designed for children 18 months to 7 years old.

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The Read and Sing Storytime includes stories, songs, and finger plays for children ages one to three years old.

Playtime at the library! Informal play and social time for children 0-5 years. Toys will be provided.

Low impact walking session.  The session will begin with a tai chi warm-up in the meeting room. Please check with your physician before beginning movement activities. 

Ages: Adults; children with supervision

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 3 to 11 years old.) 

Book: Pirates, Ho! by Sarah L. Thomson

Craft: Treasure Chests

Your local librarians are working on their fitness. Come join! We will be working out together using our collection of Zumba, Pilates, and Dance Cardio DVDs. All ages welcome!

Come play video games and compete against others! No registration required. For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

Calling all homeschool families! Each session will include a lesson, an advanced experiment for the kids 7 and up, a storytime and craft for kids 6 and younger, and a separate space for parents to collaborate and share resources.

Read, breathe and move with us! We will read and move along with yoga-inspired stories.  Registration requested.

Join us for arts and crafts at the library! First come, first served. Entry into craft closes at 10:10 a.m.

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.

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 most Saturdays. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

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 other Saturday. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

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

This event includes stories for children ages 3 to 7 years old. 

Book:  Hello, Day!  by Anita Lobel